Library Assistant Oxford, England
University of Oxford
Full Time
Oxford, England
22631 - 22681 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
We are seeking to recruit a flexible and motivated part-time Library Assistant to work in the Bodleian Osney One Building at Osney Mead. You will be a member of the Collections and Resource Description (C&RD) section of Collections Management and carry out the physical processing and holdings processing (using Alma) of Bodleian Libraries and other Oxford University Libraries material, as well as stock relocation work when required.
The Collections and Resource Description (C&RD) department is responsible for collection development, acquisitions, cataloguing, serials, and electronic resources in the Bodleian Libraries. It also deals with legal deposit intake which forms a large percentage of the print collection.
You will have strong oral and written communication skills and the ability work co-operatively with colleagues in a team environment. You will have excellent attention to detail and a calm and methodical approach to work. Experience of working in an academic library is desirable.
This is a part-time, permanent role working 27.5 hours a week on the University pay scale of Grade 2. The working pattern to be agreed with the line manager on appointment.
University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
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.
You will be required to upload a CV and a 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.
The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Angela Arnold, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role ([email protected]). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department ([email protected]).
Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (GMT/BST) on Monday 18th September 2023 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 12 October 2023 at the Osney One Building, Osney Mead, Oxford.
