Evening & Weekend Library Assistant (3 posts)

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>We are recruiting for three part-time Evening &amp; Weekend Library Assistants to join our library teams at the Bodleian Art, Archaeology &amp; Ancient World Library, and the Taylor Institution Library. The Art Library&#8217;s collections focus on the study of archaeology and the ancient world, art and architectural history, while the Taylor holds materials for the study of Modern European languages and literatures. Together with the Nizami Ganjavi Library, they make up Section 3 of the Bodleian Libraries&#8217; Humanities Libraries, working together as a group to provide services to University of Oxford members and visiting readers.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>As an Evening &amp; Weekend Library Assistant, you will be part of our Reader Services team. Much of your work will be focused on staffing library help points: answering enquiries and supporting readers in accessing the libraries&#8217; resources, spaces and services. You will also fetch and re-shelve books, scan extracts of texts for our Scan &amp; Deliver service, and assist with collections project work. At all times, you will contribute to our mission to deliver excellent service and a great user experience.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>These are permanent, part-time posts, working one of three patterns:</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>&#8226;&#160;&#160;&#160; Post 1 (Taylor): 12.13 hours per week averaged over a 2-week pattern, approx. 0.3323 FTE &#8211;Mondays, Fridays &amp; alternate Thursdays, 16:00-19:15; alternate Saturdays, 09:45-18:15</div><br> <div>&#8226;&#160;&#160;&#160; Post 2 (Art Library): 12.75 hours per week, approx. 0.3493 FTE &#8211; Wednesdays, Thursdays &amp; Fridays, 17:00-21:15</div><br> <div>&#8226;&#160;&#160;&#160; Post 3 (Art Library): 12.25 h/w, approx. 0.3356 FTE &#8211; Tuesdays, 17:00-21:15; Sundays, 10:45-19:15&#160;</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Please indicate in your supporting evidence form whether you are interested in applying for one or more of the posts.</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You may be asked to provide cover at a library other than your regular working location from time to time, usually within the section but in exceptional circumstances, in other Bodleian Humanities Libraries.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>These roles involve regular manual handling, including lifting and carrying books and crates, pushing trolleys and using ladders and kick stools. Climbing ladders exceeding 2 meters in height is exclusive to the Taylor Institution Library.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>You will have a strong customer focus, and the ability to communicate clearly, confidently and courteously with readers and staff.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will be reliable and punctual, an effective team player, and able to undertake routine tasks with care and accuracy.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>A good level of IT literacy including the use of Microsoft Office applications is also essential.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees&#8217; wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days of annual leave</li><br> <li>A comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> </ul><br> <div>More information is available at &#160;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits">https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits</a></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Diversity</strong></div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>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 recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload your <strong>CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template</strong> as part of your online application. The supporting evidence list 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.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>We provide a supportive working environment and are always happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Gareth Evans, Reader Services Supervisor. For any enquiries directly relating to the role please contact Grace Brown, Reader Services Manager (grace.brown@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).</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (BST) on Friday 6 June 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing Monday 7 July 2025.</div> </div>