Library, information and archive services assistant

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

1.5 yr

typical

Sector

Business and administration

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Helping people using places like libraries and archives find the information and resources they need.

Issue, return, and renew library materials using the library management system

Catalogue and classify new stock following agreed metadata standards

Help customers locate physical and digital resources to meet their needs

Support the delivery of reading groups, storytimes, or information literacy sessions

Maintain, repair, and manage the physical collection to preserve its condition

Carry out archive searches and retrieve documents for researchers

Respond to enquiries in person, by phone, and via online chat or email

Library and information science principles including classification and cataloguing

How to support customers in finding, evaluating, and using information sources

Digital library systems, online databases, and information retrieval tools

Archive and records management principles including preservation and access

Community engagement and reader development techniques

Equality and inclusion as they apply to library and information services

Ready to look for a place?

See live Library, information and archive services assistant apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.