Term-time Library Assistant

**About the role**



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 inter-library loan
service. You will receive training in these tasks if you need it.





This is a permanent, part-time, term-time post.



Hours of work are Thursdays and Fridays 7pm – 10pm. (6 working hours per week
during the eight- week University term).





This role requires working at heights, regular manual handling and some lone
working – full training will be given.





**About You**



You will have good IT skills, a proven commitment to customer service and
experience of working collaboratively with colleagues.





You will work carefully and accurately and show discretion when dealing with
sensitive information.





Experience working in a library or similar setting is desirable. Good time
keeping is essential.





**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. 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 Hannah Chandler, Official Papers Librarian, Bodleian
Law Library, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role
(law.ref@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 Monday 13th January
2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday
29th January and Thursday 30th January 2025.