Library Assistant

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and versatile Library Assistant to deliver high-quality library reader services. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a varied and interesting role at the Philosophy & Theology Faculties Library.

Your duties will include front-line reader services and essential support for readers in using the libraries and collections. The post holder may be required to act as a point of reference for grade 2 library assistants.

According to the requirements of local library rotas in force: out of office hours working, lone working during evenings or weekend shifts may be required. The post holder may be required to work at other library locations from time to time.

This is a full-time, fixed-term post for until 31 July 2025.

About You

You will have a strong customer service focus and a commitment to providing excellent quality service, as well as the ability to communicate effectively.

You will be able to work well as part of a team, work under pressure, and undertake a range of routine tasks with care and accuracy.

You will have good general IT literacy and knowledge of library databases and online resources.

Previous experience of working in a library environment, and of using an automated library management system is desirable.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and the attached supporting evidence form as part of your online application. The supporting evidence form lists each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description – please explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.

The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Hilla Wait, Philosophy & Theology Subject Librarian, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (hilla.wait@bodleian.ox.ac.uk).  General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).

 Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST/GMT) on Friday 5 July 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing Monday 22 July 2024.

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