Library Assistants Ards and North Down Area (9 posts)

Libraries NI seeks to recruit motivated and enthusiastic Temporary Library Assistants, to work in the Mid and East Antrim Area, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your experience with Libraries NI

There are currently 8 temporary part-time posts available immediately as follows:

Broughshane Library 10 hours per week

Carrickfergus Library 23 hours per week

Carrickfergus Library 16 hours per week

Carrickfergus Library 12 Hours per week

Greenisland Library 14 hours and 30 minutes per week

Greenisland Library 8 hours and 30 minutes per week

Larne Library 18 hours per week

Whitehead Library 20 hours per week

NB These are temporary posts, subject to review, pending the organisation and structure review and dependent on business need. Please note these posts are for a period of 50 weeks and may be extended, made permanent, or terminated for any valid reason.

S uccessful candidates will be placed on a reserve list for a period of 12 months and may be offered a temporary part time (up to a maximum of 29 hours per week) Library Assistant vacancy as and when it arises.

Terms and Conditions of employment are National Joint Council for local government and successful post holders will have access to:

• Minimum 23 days annual leave plus 12 statutory holidays

• Local Government Pension Scheme and benefits

• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

• Occupational Health Services

• Access to Private Health Care Schemes

• Health and Wellbeing Employee Assistance Provision

• Learning and Development opportunities

• Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Leave

• Flexible Working / Work Life Balance

• Career Break scheme

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 1 October 2025 at 11:59pm.

Libraries NI is responsible for the provision and delivery of a public library service in Northern Ireland, connecting people with information, ideas and experiences. Our values are Caring, Responsive and Accountable strengthening a culture that is inclusive, engaging, supportive and provides opportunities for our staff to advance their career and deliver excellent customer focused services

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. All appointments will be made on merit.

Further details are available from the Libraries NI website by clicking the APPLY NOW button, by telephone: or email: