To apply for this job even though I don't meet the essential criteria?

[hippoherostandinghere]

I currently work as a HCA in a hospital ward, I am seriously demotivated. I need something new. I have good A Levels and GCSEs, A's in all but 2 subjects.

I have seen a job in my local high school as a library assistant, this is just what I've been looking for. Perfect hours, close to home and I love library's and books. Only problem is you need library experience . Should I just go for it anyway or is it a pointless waste of time if I don't meet the criteria?

[Crinkle77]

Just don't go on about how much you love books and reading because library work is much more than that and you won't be sitting there reading books all day.

[taxi4ballet]

On the application form (and also in your covering letter) make sure that you use the correct spelling, grammar and punctuation, and that there are no mistakes whatsoever...

[PricillaQueenOfTheDessert]

Apply, but don't be surprised if you don't get shortlisted. Library experience is pretty specific, speaking as someone as does recruitment for a company that has a library... that might be why they are readvertising.
Sorry to be negative - but good luck and I would be very happy to be proved wrong