Library Assistant (Bookstack)

**About the role**



We are seeking to appoint a Library Assistant (Bookstack) to join the Reader
Services team in the Weston Library. You will be based in the Weston’s
underground Bookstack, fetching and replacing books/manuscripts on request,
handling reader orders from offsite, as well as undertaking collection care
and stock control projects. As required, you will also undertake a range of
library duties associated with front-line reader services, including issuing
books/manuscripts from the Reserve to readers, dealing with book supply
problems, answering staff and readers’ queries, advising on the scope and
extent of collections, invigilation, applying library and copyright rules and
regulations.





This role requires lifting and carrying boxes of library materials, pushing
trolleys, climbing ladders and kick-stools in order to access some of the
library’s bookshelves and to re-shelve materials.





Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to
undertake a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as you
will be handling the Special Collection material.





**About You**



You will be educated to GCSE grades A-C or equivalent, have a strong customer
focus, be reliable and punctual, and able to work under pressure. Teamwork,
accuracy, and good IT skills are also essential. Previous experience in
academic libraries, especially in a special collections environment, and a
familiarity with SOLO/ALEPH and library databases are desirable.





**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 Gareth Jones, Operations & Book Service Manager, who
can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role
(gareth.jones@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 25 April
2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 14
May 2025.