Part-Time Library Assistant (Term-Time Only)

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 document supply service. You will receive training in these tasks if you need it.

You will normally work 16.5 hours per week, term-time only.

The working pattern is anticipated to be:

Sat & Sun: 9.45 -19.00

Dates of weekend term-time opening for 2025-2026:

Michaelmas Term: Sat, 11 October to Sun, 7 December 2025 (9 weeks)

Hilary Term: Sat, 17 January to Sun 15 March 2026 (9 weeks)

Trinity Term: Sat 25 April to Sunday 28 June 2026 (10 weeks)

The dates of full term for subsequent years may be found in the Oxford University Calendar https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/facts-and-figures/dates-of-term

You are an effective and courteous communicator with a commitment to customer service and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. You are IT literate, work carefully and accurately, and show discretion when dealing with sensitive information. Experience working in a library or similar setting is desirable. Good timekeeping is essential.

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

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.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected].

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 Nicola Patrick, Research Support Librarian, 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 Wednesday 6 August can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on 4-5 September 2025.