Assistant Librarian
The Bodleian Libraries are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and service-oriented individual to join the small team delivering a high quality library service supporting the research and teaching activity of the Department. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Bodleian Education Library ensuring effective and efficient library services that meet the changing needs of library users.
This is a full-time, permanent position, working 36.5 hours per week on site in the library. Your working hours will be 08:45 – 17:15 (08:45-16:15 Wednesdays) with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break because your presence will sometimes be needed to close the library or supervise staff handover.
About You
You will use your skills in customer service and interest in information literacy to support readers and to develop innovative services, learning about user needs though interaction with staff and students in the welcoming department. You will have responsibility for the timely provision of online reading lists as well as a variety of projects within the library.
You will use your excellent interpersonal skills and organised approach to manage a small friendly team and a range of projects. The role includes undertaking a wide variety of administrative and professional duties whilst proactively upholding the Education Library’s strong commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
As an employer, the University of Oxford genuinely cares about employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that they 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
The University also runs an enormous amount of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.
More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
Diversity
The University’s staff and students come from all over the world, and they 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. Both documents must be submitted to be considered.
The University of Oxford aims to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Catherine Scutt, Bodleian Education Librarian and Subject Consultant, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (catherine.scutt@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 4 April 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 April 2025.
