Library Assistant

2 weeks ago


Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

We are looking for Evening and Weekend Library Assistants to work in the historic Bodleian Old Library and Radcliffe Camera. These buildings house Humanities collections in English, History, Classics, Philosophy, Theology and Reference as well as the History Faculty Library and the Bodleian's Main Enquiry Desk.

You will undertake a range of library duties including answering readers' and visitors' questions, issuing / returning items, invigilation, book replacing, supporting the book delivery process if necessary and ensuring safe evacuation of the reading rooms. The role involves lifting, carrying and shelving books, and pushing trolleys.

You will be reliable and punctual, be able to undertake routine tasks with accuracy, possess good IT skills and have a strong customer service focus. You will have excellent communication skills.

These are part time permanent posts. The working patterns available are:

- 0.109 FTE - Fortnightly Sunday (10.45am - 7.15pm)
- 0.226 FTE - Fortnightly Sunday (10.45am - 7.15pm) and weekly Thursday (5pm - 9.15pm)
- 0.342 FTE - Fortnightly Saturday (9.45am - 6.15pm) and weekly Wednesday and Friday (5pm-9.15pm)


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