Evening & Weekend Library Assistant (3 posts)

**About the role**



We are recruiting for three part-time Evening & Weekend Library Assistants to
join our library teams at the Bodleian Art, Archaeology & Ancient World
Library, and the Taylor Institution Library. The Art Library’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’ Humanities Libraries, working together
as a group to provide services to University of Oxford members and visiting
readers.





As an Evening & 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’
resources, spaces and services. You will also fetch and re-shelve books, scan
extracts of texts for our Scan & 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.





These are permanent, part-time posts, working one of three patterns:





• Post 1 (Taylor): 12.13 hours per week averaged over a 2-week pattern,
approx. 0.3323 FTE –Mondays, Fridays & alternate Thursdays, 16:00-19:15;
alternate Saturdays, 09:45-18:15



• Post 2 (Art Library): 12.75 hours per week, approx. 0.3493 FTE – Wednesdays,
Thursdays & Fridays, 17:00-21:15



• Post 3 (Art Library): 12.25 h/w, approx. 0.3356 FTE – Tuesdays, 17:00-21:15;
Sundays, 10:45-19:15





**Please indicate in your supporting evidence form whether you are interested
in applying for one or more of the posts.**





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.





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.





**About You**



You will have a strong customer focus, and the ability to communicate clearly,
confidently and courteously with readers and staff.





You will be reliable and punctual, an effective team player, and able to
undertake routine tasks with care and accuracy.





A good level of IT literacy including the use of Microsoft Office applications
is also 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.





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.





**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 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.





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).





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.