Library Assistant

About the role

The Bodleian is seeking to recruit a Library Assistant who is enthusiastic and a motivated person to join the Collections and Resource Description (C&RD) Team based at Osney Mead, Oxford. You will be working across all sections of C&RD: acquisitions, cataloguing, legal deposit operations, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.

The post requires a flexible and motivated individual to carry out the physical processing and holdings processing (using Alma) Bodleian Libraries and other Oxford University Libraries material, as well as stock relocation work when required.

The post-holder needs to work both independently and as part of a team.

This is a permanent, part-time post, working 27.5 hours per week. You will work onsite due to the nature of the work.

This role requires regular manual handling.

About You

You wil have excellent attention to detail, even when working under pressure.

Ability to work co-operatively with colleagues in a team environment is also essential.

This position is suitable for someone starting out on their work journey or returning after a break and wanting some flexibility.

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:

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 Angela Arnold, Asian and Middle Eastern Technical Services Manager, 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 by 12.00 midday (BST) on Monday 23rd September 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during week commencing Monday 7th October 2024.