Library Assistant

Location: Bodleian Japanese Library, Nissan Institute Building, 27 Winchester Road, Oxford OX2 6NA;

KB Chen China Centre Library, Dickson Poon Building, Canterbury Road, OX2 6LU;

Other Bodleian Humanities Libraries as required (in emergencies)

About the role

We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic and reliable individual to assist in the day-to-day running of the Bodleian Japanese Library and Bodleian KB Chen Library as required.

Your duties will include front-line reader services, working at the library desk providing circulation services, working with both the University’s online library catalogue (SOLO) and the automated library management system (Alma), and responding to reader queries in person, by phone and online.

You will also fetch and re-shelve books, scan extracts of texts for our Scan & Deliver service, and assist with projects such as the transfer of books to the offsite storage facility.

This is a fixed term (12 months) variable hours (paid as claimed) post.

This role requires lifting and carrying boxes of library materials, pushing trolleys, climbing ladders and kick-stools in order to access some of the library’s bookshelves and to re-shelve materials.

Remote working is not possible for this role.

You may be required to work on some Bank Holidays.

About You

A strong customer service focus, commitment to providing excellent quality service and knowledge of Japanese language are essential.

You will have a flexible and constructive approach to working in a team, as well as the ability to prioritise and work under pressure. A good level of IT literacy including the use of Microsoft Office applications is important, as well as the ability to undertake routine library tasks with care and accuracy.

Experience of working in library environment and using automated library management systems would be an advantage, but any necessary training will be provided.

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. CVs alone will not be considered.

We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Mamtimyn Sunuodula, Head of East Asian Section, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (mamtimyn.sunuodula@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 (GMT) on Friday 15^th November 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on 5^th and 6^th December 2024.

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