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**About the role** Join our team! We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic person to deliver technical services support in relation to Japanese and Korean studies. You will be a member of a small team in the Asian and Middle Eastern Technical Services Section of the Bodleian, based at Osney One building, and will act as first point of contact for acquisitions and cataloguing in the relevant languages. You will have a varied role dealing with purchases from vendors, invoicing, donations and cataloguing of materials, and will liaise closely with the relevant subject librarians and also with vendors. This is a permanent, full-time post, working 36.5 hours per week. Some home working may be possible after training. **About You** You will have good knowledge of spoken and written Japanese, Korean and English. You will have a calm and methodical approach to work and excellent attention to detail, even when working under pressure. Good IT skills (Microsoft Office 2007 or later, in particular Word and Outlook and Excel) are also essential. You will be able to work both independently and co-operatively with colleagues in a small team environment. **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. Applications submitted without a CV and supporting evidence form **will not** be considered. 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 (Angela.Arnold@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) on Friday 16 May 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 2nd or Tuesday 3rd June 2025.
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Job description and selection criteria Job title Library Assistant (Japanese/Korean) Division Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) Department Bodleian Libraries Location Osney One Building, Osney Mead, Oxford OX2 0EW (primarily, with occasional work at Bodleian Japanese Library and the Nizami Ganjavi Library with open-shelf collections) Up to 50% remote work may be supported post-training, as agreed with the line manager Grade and salary Grade 4: £27,838 - £31,459 per annum Hours Full time (36.5 hours per week) Contract type Permanent Reporting to Angela Arnold, Asian and Middle Eastern Technical Services Manager Vacancy reference 179165 Additional information You are required to submit a CV and the attached supporting evidence form with your application, outlining how you meet each of the selection criteria for the role (see the ‘How to Apply’ section for further details). Applications submitted without a CV and supporting evidence form will not be considered. Please contact the recruitment team if you require the job description in an alternative format. Closing date 12.00 midday BST Friday 16th May 2025 Job description Overview of the role This postholder is a member of the Asian and Middle Eastern Technical Services Team (AMETS) based at Osney One Building on Osney Mead which is a subsection of Collections and Resource Description, but also liaises closely with the Asian Sub libraries for whom we do the work (namely Bodleian Japanese Library, and the Nizami Ganjavi Library, but also for other libraries within the Bodleian as and when needed) The post-holder needs to work both independently and as part of a team to support the delivery of a high-quality library and information service for those studying and researching in East Asian languages. Good knowledge of spoken and written Japanese and Korean is essential and knowledge of other East Asian languages is desirable. Reporting / Liaison While the post holder will be based in the Collections and Resource Description department and reporting to the Asian and Middle Eastern Technical Services Manager, he or she will collaborate with subject librarians regarding East Asian collections management work. The post holder may be required to spend time working with the open-shelf collections. Responsibilities  Creation of order level records for the acquisition of new materials (monographs, periodicals and donations) in Asian and Middle Eastern languages (particularly Japanese/Korean) and receiving acquisitions using the library’s online ordering system (Alma) as required.  Editing of holdings records on the ILS.  Downloading of bibliographic records from external databases where appropriate.  Using the cataloguing module, the original and/or copy cataloguing of items in East Asian languages and for hand-held electronic resources on the ILS (according to Bodleian Libraries’ standards, currently including RDA, MARC21).  Assignment of subject headings (Library of Congress Subject Headings) where necessary.  Classification of items according to the relevant scheme (currently Library of Congress Classification) for books kept in the reading rooms, and adding to spine labels when appropriate.  Maintaining statistics of work completed and adding bar-codes where necessary.  Amending/adding circulation codes if needed.  Answering queries from staff either by e-mail or telephone when required.  Assisting with the physical movement of books throughout the department.  Stock management and book processing, as required.  Processing of the periodicals collection, as required. Page 2 of 8 Other duties  Participate in a regular Annual Review  Undertake any necessary training identified  Comply with health and safety regulations  Comply with the policies and procedures set out in the Handbook for University Support Staff  Any other duties that may be required from time to time commensurate with the grade of the job The Bodleian Libraries reserve the right to make reasonable amendments to the job description in consultation with the post-holder at any time. Asian and Middle Eastern Technical Services Department (AMETS) The AMETS team was formed in 2019 and sits within the collections and resource description section of the Bodleian. AMETS is a small team with members specializing the acquisition and cataloguing of materials in the scripts used in the Middle and Far East. The team works closely with one another, although the members all have their own specialist areas based on the languages they are familiar with, but they also help out with covering for one another as required (i.e. making sure invoices are paid in a timely manner and that orders are placed and parcels are opened in the absence of a team member) Selection criteria Essential  Good knowledge of spoken and written Japanese, Korean and English.  Experience of structured data entry in an online environment, preferably Alma (Oxford Libraries Information System) Good IT skills (Microsoft Office 2007 or later, in particular Word and Outlook and Excel). A calm and methodical approach to work and excellent attention to detail, even when working under pressure. Ability to work both independently and co-operatively with colleagues in a small team environment. A flexible and constructive approach, and a willingness to take on additional tasks as required. Ability to move books using trolleys and other aids as necessary.      Desirable  Previous library experience.   Experience of acquisitions work. Knowledge of current cataloguing procedures and principles as defined in RDA (Resource Description & Access), MARC bibliographic and holdings formats. Experience of serials work. Knowledge of another major East Asian language would be an advantage. Experience of applying Library of Congress Subject Headings.    Page 3 of 8 Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties This job includes hazards or safety-critical activities. If you are offered the post, you will be asked to complete a health questionnaire which will be assessed by our Occupational Health Service, and the offer of employment will be subject a successful outcome of this assessment. The hazards or safety-critical duties involved are as follows:  Regular manual handling About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. 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Page 4 of 8 Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) The Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) group includes the providers of the major academic services to the divisions, and also departments with responsibilities including, but extending beyond, the immediate teaching and research needs of the University. The collections embodied within these departments are an essential part of the University’s wider nature and mission. They are part of its heritage as the country’s oldest University and now form a resource of national and international importance for teaching, research and cultural life; they also make a major contribution to the University’s outreach and access missions. For more information please visit: https://www.glam.ox.ac.uk/home The Bodleian Libraries The Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford is the largest university library system in the United Kingdom. It includes the principal University library – the Bodleian Library – which has been a legal deposit library for 400 years; as well as 27 libraries across Oxford including major research libraries and faculty, department and institute libraries. Together, the Libraries hold more than 13 million printed items, over 80,000 e-journals and outstanding special collections including rare books and manuscripts, classical papyri, maps, music, art and printed ephemera. Members of the public can explore the collections via the Bodleian’s online image portal at digital.bodleian.ox.ac.uk or by visiting the exhibition galleries in the Bodleian’s Weston Library. For more information please visit: http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/ How to apply Applications are made through our e-recruitment system and you will find all the information you need about how to apply on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting evidence form. The supporting evidence form must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). Page 5 of 8 Please note that if you do not upload a completed supporting evidence form and a CV, we will be unable to consider your application for this role. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. References Please give the details of two people who have agreed to provide a reference for you. If you have previously been employed, your referees should be people who have managed you for a considerable period, and at least one of them should be your formal line manager in your most recent job. Otherwise they may be people who have supervised you in a recent college, school, or voluntary experience. It is helpful if you can tell us briefly how each referee knows you (e.g. ‘line manager’, ‘college tutor’). Your referees should not be related to you. Your referees will be asked to comment on your suitability for the post and to provide details of the dates of your employment; and of any disciplinary processes which are still considered ‘live’. We will only take up references at offer stage. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs advice is available at: Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly on recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Relocation At the moment, the Bodleian Libraries is not offering relocation expenses to this post. Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. 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About the role Join our team! We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic person to deliver technical services support in relation to Japanese and Korean studies. You will be a member of a small team in the Asian and Middle Eastern Technical Services Section of the Bodleian, based at Osney One building, and will act as first point of contact for acquisitions and cataloguing in the relevant languages. You will have a varied role dealing with purchases from vendors, invoicing, donations and cataloguing of materials, and will liaise closely with the relevant subject librarians and also with vendors. This is a permanent, full-time post, working 36.5 hours per week. Some home working may be possible after training. About You You will have good knowledge of spoken and written Japanese, Korean and English. You will have a calm and methodical approach to work and excellent attention to detail, even when working under pressure. Good IT skills (Microsoft Office 2007 or later, in particular Word and Outlook and Excel) are also essential. You will be able to work both independently and co-operatively with colleagues in a small team environment. 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. Applications submitted without a CV and supporting evidence form will not be considered. 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 (Angela.Arnold@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) on Friday 16 May 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 2nd or Tuesday 3rd June 2025.
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