Library Assistant
Applications for this vacancy closed on 5 July 2024 at 12:00PM
**About the role**
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and versatile Library Assistant
to deliver high-quality library reader services. This is an excellent
opportunity to gain experience in a varied and interesting role at the
Philosophy & Theology Faculties Library.
Your duties will include front-line reader services and essential support for
readers in using the libraries and collections. The post holder may be
required to act as a point of reference for grade 2 library assistants.
According to the requirements of local library rotas in force: out of office
hours working, lone working during evenings or weekend shifts may be required.
The post holder may be required to work at other library locations from time
to time.
This is a full-time, fixed-term post until 31 July 2025.
**About You**
You will have a strong customer service focus and a commitment to providing
excellent quality service, as well as the ability to communicate effectively.
You will be able to work well as part of a team, work under pressure, and
undertake a range of routine tasks with care and accuracy.
You will have good general IT literacy and knowledge of library databases and
online resources.
Previous experience of working in a library environment, and of using an
automated library management system is desirable.
**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 the attached 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. CVs alone will not be
considered.
The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Hilla Wait, Philosophy & Theology
Subject Librarian, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role
(hilla.wait@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 (BST/GMT) on Friday 5 July
2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week
commencing Monday 22 July 2024.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and versatile Library Assistant
to deliver high-quality library reader services. This is an excellent
opportunity to gain experience in a varied and interesting role at the
Philosophy & Theology Faculties Library.
Your duties will include front-line reader services and essential support for
readers in using the libraries and collections. The post holder may be
required to act as a point of reference for grade 2 library assistants.
According to the requirements of local library rotas in force: out of office
hours working, lone working during evenings or weekend shifts may be required.
The post holder may be required to work at other library locations from time
to time.
This is a full-time, fixed-term post until 31 July 2025.
**About You**
You will have a strong customer service focus and a commitment to providing
excellent quality service, as well as the ability to communicate effectively.
You will be able to work well as part of a team, work under pressure, and
undertake a range of routine tasks with care and accuracy.
You will have good general IT literacy and knowledge of library databases and
online resources.
Previous experience of working in a library environment, and of using an
automated library management system is desirable.
**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 the attached 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. CVs alone will not be
considered.
The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Hilla Wait, Philosophy & Theology
Subject Librarian, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role
(hilla.wait@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 (BST/GMT) on Friday 5 July
2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week
commencing Monday 22 July 2024.
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About the role We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and versatile Library Assistant to deliver high-quality library reader services. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a varied and interesting role at the Philosophy & Theology Faculties Library. Your duties will include front-line reader services and essential support for readers in using the libraries and collections. The post holder may be required to act as a point of reference for grade 2 library assistants. According to the requirements of local library rotas in force: out of office hours working, lone working during evenings or weekend ... **About the role**
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and versatile Library Assistant to deliver high-quality library reader services. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a varied and interesting role at the Philosophy & Theology Faculties Library. Your duties will include front-line reader services and essential support for readers in using the libraries and collections. The post holder may be required to act as a point of reference for grade 2 library assistants. According to the requirements of local library rotas in force: out of office hours working, lone working during evenings or weekend shifts may ... |
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