Library Assistant

**About the role**



We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic and reliable individual to assist
in the day-to-day running of the Bodleian Japanese Library and Bodleian KB
Chen Library as required.





Your duties will include front-line reader services, working at the library
desk providing circulation services, working with both the University’s online
library catalogue (SOLO) and the automated library management system (Alma),
and responding to reader queries in person, by phone and online.





You will also fetch and re-shelve books, scan extracts of texts for our Scan &
Deliver service, and assist with projects such as the transfer of books to the
offsite storage facility.





This is a fixed term (12 months) variable hours (paid as claimed) post.





This role requires lifting and carrying boxes of library materials, pushing
trolleys, climbing ladders and kick-stools in order to access some of the
library’s bookshelves and to re-shelve materials.





Remote working is not possible for this role.





You may be required to work on some Bank Holidays.





**About You**



A strong customer service focus, commitment to providing excellent quality
service and knowledge of Japanese language are essential.





You will have a flexible and constructive approach to working in a team, as
well as the ability to prioritise and work under pressure.





A good level of IT literacy, including the use of Microsoft Office
applications is important, as well as the ability to undertake routine library
tasks with care and accuracy.





Experience of working in library environment and using automated library
management systems would be an advantage, but any necessary training will be
provided.





**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 a supporting evidence form using
the attached template 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.





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 Mamtimyn Sunuodula, Head of East Asian Section, who
can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role
(mamtimyn.sunuodula@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 (GMT) on Friday 15th
November 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on 5th
and 6th December 2024.