Library Assistant Oxford, England
University of Oxford
Full Time
Oxford, England
22197 - 24715 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
The Bodleian Libraries are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, adaptable and customer focused person to join the small team in the Education Library.
You will be responsible for staffing this friendly departmental library on your own. Duties include: assisting readers; providing an efficient enquiry service in person, on the telephone and by email; issuing and returning books; opening the library. You will also assist with other background tasks, including processing new books, creating online reading lists, and weeding stock.
You will be reliable and punctual with a demonstrable commitment to providing excellent customer service. You will have good IT, communication, and organisational skills, and will be able to work independently and as part of a small team in this welcoming library.
This is a part-time, term-time only, permanent post, working for 3 hours on Saturday mornings during extended PGCE terms (c.32 weeks per year).
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 parental leave, support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, and access to the same training as full time members of staff.
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
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
The University also runs an enormous amount of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.
Only applications received online before midday (BST) on Monday 5 June 2023 can be considered.
Please upload a CV and a supporting evidence form/supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one.
Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 3 July 2023.
