Library Assistant

Location: Vere Harmsworth Library, Rothermere American Institute, 1a South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3UB

Salary: Grade 2: £25,381 - £26,400 (per annum, pro rata)

About the role

We are looking for a customer focused Part-time Library Assistant to work at the Vere Harmsworth Library in the Rothermere American Institute assisting readers in their use of the library. The Vere Harmsworth Library houses the University’s principal research collection relating to the history of the United States, the largest such academic library collection in the UK. The postholder will also work at the Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera one afternoon per week. This post involves working on Saturdays during University term time.

You will undertake a range of duties on front line desks, at all times providing high quality customer service to readers and members of the public. You will also participate in sorting/re-shelving books and collection management projects across the library reading rooms.

This is a permanent, part-time position with a working pattern which varies between term time and vacation. The postholder will work according to the following pattern:

• Term time = 23.5hrs per week
  Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
• Christmas and Easter Vacation = 19.5hrs per week
  Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
• Summer Vacation = 15.5hrs per week
  Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

This role involves some regular manual handing and lone working. Full training will be given. 

About You

You will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent, and have the ability to communicate effectively, confidently and courteously with readers, colleagues and the public. You will have good general IT literacy and a proven ability to perform routine tasks with care and accuracy. Reliability and the ability to work effectively under pressure and as part of a team in a busy working environment are essential. Previous experience of library work is desirable and familiarity with ALMA / library databases would be an advantage, though full training will be given as necessary.

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 a supporting evidence form using the attached template as part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. Both documents must be submitted to be considered.

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Monday 11 November 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 2 December 2024.

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