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All vacancies within Bodleian Libraries
There are currently 4 vacancies within Bodleian Libraries:
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Reader Services Manager | July 28, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 per annum |
| Digitization Assistant | Aug. 6, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 4: £27,838 - £31,459 (per annum) |
| Part-Time Evening Library Supervisor (Term-Time Only) | Aug. 6, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 4: £27,838 - £31,459 per annum, pro rata |
| Part-Time Library Assistant (Term-Time Only) | Aug. 6, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 2: £25,381 - £ 26,400 per annum, pro rata |
Reader Services Manager
Closes: July 28, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 per annum
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>Bodleian Libraries are seeking to appoint a Reader Services Manager to join the Weston Library, the home of the Bodleian’s special collections of manuscripts and archives, rare books, printed ephemera, maps, music and digitised collections.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>With responsibility for the effective delivery of the day-to-day operations and services of Weston Library Reader Services, you will work constructively and flexibly within the Reader Services team and with other colleagues in the Department of Special Collections. You will manage a team of Library Assistants and help develop services for readers.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a permanent, full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week.</div><br> <div>Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) due to the daily handling of priceless, fragile and sensitive library collection items.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>You will be educated to degree level (or have equivalent experience). You will have substantial experience of working on a service point in a library or information services environment. You will have experience of managing and motivating staff and have excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in and across teams.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ 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  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits">https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits </a></div><br> <div> </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> </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  <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk">recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk</a>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload your <strong>CV and a supporting statement</strong> as part of your online application. You supporting statement 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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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 Stephen Hebron, Head of Weston Library Reader Services, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role ( <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:stephen.hebron@bodleian.ox.ac.uk">stephen.hebron@bodleian.ox.ac.uk</a>). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department ( <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk">recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk</a>).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (BST) on Monday 28 July 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 21 August 2025 in person.</div> </div>Digitization Assistant
Closes: Aug. 6, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 4: £27,838 - £31,459 (per annum)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>THIS POST COULD BE CONSIDERED AS A SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>Bodleian Digital Library Systems and Services (BDLSS) are seeking a Digitization Assistant to work within its Digital Bodleian team. Digital Bodleian is the Library’s flagship platform for digitized collections:  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://digital.bodleian.ox.ac.uk"><strong>https://digital.bodleian.ox.ac.uk</strong></a>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will play a key role in ingesting Bodleian and Oxford colleges’ materials into Digital Bodleian, including images of rare books and manuscripts, maps and modern archival items. You will use online information sources and printed catalogues to source and check bibliographic metadata for items being digitized and carry out data entry within the digitization workflow. You will talk to curatorial staff and academic staff where necessary, carrying out any research, reformatting of existing catalogue entries, or analysis of images to ensure that the data held in our repository about the digitized version of the book is as accurate and complete as possible.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a full-time post, working 36.5 hours per week, fixed-term for 12 months. Hybrid working is offered on a flexible basis, although some office-based working will be required especially during the onboarding period.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>You will be highly computer literate, with demonstrable experience in using common software applications e.g. MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and have the ability to learn quickly and use specialist software. You will have experience of working with structured records such as cataloguing or metadata and have excellent attention to detail, with particular regard to accurate and efficient data entry.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <div>•         An excellent contributory pension scheme</div><br> <div>•         38 days of annual leave</div><br> <div>•         A comprehensive range of childcare services</div><br> <div>•         Family leave schemes</div><br> <div>•         Cycle loan scheme</div><br> <div>•         Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>More information is available at  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits"><strong>https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits</strong></a></div><br> <div> </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> </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> </div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div>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. Both documents must be submitted to be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. For queries relating to the role, please contact Tim Dungate, Digitization and Digital Engagement Manager (tim.dungate@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> </div><br> <div>Please discuss secondments with your line manager in the first instance, as you must have their agreement that you can be released for a secondment before you submit an application.  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/secondments"><strong>https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/secondments</strong></a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Wednesday 6 August 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 22 August 2025.</div> </div>Part-Time Evening Library Supervisor (Term-Time Only)
Closes: Aug. 6, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 4: £27,838 - £31,459 per annum, pro rata
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will supervise the work of the Term Time Library Assistants, answer enquiries from a wide range of Library users, carry out general reading room duties including issuing and re-shelving books, and supervise the Library closing routines.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will help readers to use the online catalogue and provide initial assistance with equipment that includes printers and photocopiers.  Other tasks include scanning, loose-leaf filing, and collecting statistics. You will receive training in these tasks if you need it.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will normally work 6 hours per week, term-time only.</div><br> <div>•  Thursday & Friday: 7pm – 10pm</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Term dates for  2025-2026 are:</div><br> <div>Michaelmas Term: Sun, 12 October to Sat, 6 December 2025</div><br> <div>Hilary Term: Sun, 18 January to Sat 14 March 2026</div><br> <div>Trinity Term: Sun 26 April to Sat 20 June 2026</div><br> <div>The dates of full term for subsequent years may be found in the Oxford University Calendar https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/facts-and-figures/dates-of-term</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>You are an effective and courteous communicator with a commitment to customer service and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. You are IT literate, work carefully and accurately, and show discretion when dealing with sensitive information. Experience working in a library or similar setting is desirable. Good timekeeping is essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <div>•         An excellent contributory pension scheme</div><br> <div>•          Pro-rated holiday pay in lieu of annual leave</div><br> <div>•         A comprehensive range of childcare services</div><br> <div>•         Family leave schemes</div><br> <div>•         Cycle loan scheme</div><br> <div>•         Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>More information is available at  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits">https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits </a></div><br> <div> </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> </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 <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk">recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk</a>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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 Ben Arnold, Information Resources Librarian, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (<a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:law.ref@bodleian.ox.ac.uk">law.ref@bodleian.ox.ac.uk</a>).  General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (<a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk">recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk</a>).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Wednesday 6 August can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on 10 September 2025.</div> </div>Part-Time Library Assistant (Term-Time Only)
Closes: Aug. 6, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 2: £25,381 - £ 26,400 per annum, pro rata
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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 document supply service. You will receive training in these tasks if you need it.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will normally work 16.5 hours per week, term-time only.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The working pattern is anticipated to be:</div><br> <div>Sat & Sun: 9.45 -19.00</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Dates of weekend term-time opening for 2025-2026:</div><br> <div>Michaelmas Term: Sat, 11 October to Sun, 7 December 2025 (9 weeks)</div><br> <div>Hilary Term: Sat, 17 January to Sun 15 March 2026 (9 weeks)</div><br> <div>Trinity Term: Sat 25 April to Sunday 28 June 2026 (10 weeks)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The dates of full term for subsequent years may be found in the Oxford University Calendar <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/facts-and-figures/dates-of-term">https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/facts-and-figures/dates-of-term  </a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>You are an effective and courteous communicator with a commitment to customer service and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. You are IT literate, work carefully and accurately, and show discretion when dealing with sensitive information. Experience working in a library or similar setting is desirable. Good timekeeping is essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ 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>Pro-rated holiday pay in lieu 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  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits">https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits </a></div><br> <div> </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> </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 <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk">recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk</a>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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 Nicola Patrick, Research Support Librarian, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (<a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:law.ref@bodleian.ox.ac.uk">law.ref@bodleian.ox.ac.uk</a>). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (<a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk">recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk</a>).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Wednesday 6 August can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on 4-5 September 2025.</div> </div>