Term-time Library Assistant

About the role

The Bodleian Law Library is one of the largest academic law libraries in the country, and provides services to readers from the University, wider academia, and the legal profession

You will join the team that provides the Bodleian Law Library’s reading room services.

You will answer directional enquires, help readers to use the online catalogue, and provide initial assistance with equipment that includes printers and photocopiers.

You will issue books and share in book shelving and tidying duties.  Other tasks include showing new readers around the Library, scanning, loose-leaf filing, collecting statistics and helping to administer the inter-library loan service. You will receive training in these tasks if you need it.

This is a permanent, part-time, term-time post.

Hours of work are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 7pm – 10pm.

(9 working hours per week during the eight- week University term).

This role requires working at heights, regular manual handling, and some lone working – full training will be given.

About You

You will have good IT skills, a proven commitment to customer service and experience of working collaboratively with colleagues.

You will work carefully and accurately and show discretion when dealing with sensitive information.

Experience working in a library or similar setting is desirable. Good time keeping is essential.

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. 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 Hannah Chandler, Official Papers Librarian, Bodleian Law Library, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (law.ref@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 Monday 13^th January 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 29^th January and Thursday 30^th January 2025. 

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