Evening & Weekend Library Support

2 weeks ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Bodleian Libraries Full time

About the Role

We are seeking two dedicated and reliable Evening & Weekend Library Assistants to contribute to our team within the busy Philosophy and Theology Faculties lending library. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of front-line reader services, including assisting patrons at the library desk with circulation tasks. You'll utilize both the University's online library catalogue (SOLO) and the automated library management system (Alma) to efficiently manage resources. Your duties will also involve responding to reader inquiries in person, by phone, and online.

Furthermore, you will be responsible for retrieving and reshelving books, scanning extracts of texts for our Scan & Deliver service, and supporting projects such as the transfer of books to offsite storage facilities.

About You

A strong customer service orientation and a commitment to delivering exceptional service are essential. You will possess a flexible and collaborative approach to teamwork, along with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work under pressure. A proficient level of IT literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office applications, is important. Familiarity with academic libraries and automated library management systems would be advantageous, although comprehensive training will be provided.

What We Offer

As an employer, we prioritize the well-being of our employees, reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

  • A competitive contributory pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • A wide range of childcare services
  • Comprehensive family leave schemes
  • Cycle loan scheme
  • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans


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