Evening & Weekend Library Assistant (3 posts)

About the role

We are recruiting for three part-time Evening & Weekend Library Assistants to join our library teams at the Bodleian Art, Archaeology & Ancient World Library, and the Taylor Institution Library. The Art Library’s collections focus on the study of archaeology and the ancient world, art and architectural history, while the Taylor holds materials for the study of Modern European languages and literatures. Together with the Nizami Ganjavi Library, they make up Section 3 of the Bodleian Libraries’ Humanities Libraries.

As an Evening & Weekend Library Assistant, you will be part of our Reader Services team. Much of your work will be focused on staffing library help points: answering enquiries and supporting readers in accessing the libraries’ resources, spaces and services. You will also fetch and re-shelve books, scan extracts of texts for our Scan & Deliver service, and assist with collections project work. At all times, you will contribute to our mission to deliver excellent service and a great user experience.

These are permanent, part-time posts, working one of three patterns:

• Post 1 (Taylor): 12.13 hours per week averaged over a 2-week pattern, approx. 0.3323 FTE –Mondays, Fridays & alternate Thursdays, 16:00-19:15; alternate Saturdays, 09:45-18:15
• Post 2 (Art Library): 12.75 hours per week, approx. 0.3493 FTE – Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 17:00-21:15
• Post 3 (Art Library): 12.25 h/w, approx. 0.3356 FTE – Tuesdays, 17:00-21:15; Sundays, 10:45-19:15

Please indicate in your supporting evidence form whether you are interested in applying for one or more of the posts.

You may be asked to provide cover at a library other than your regular working location from time to time, usually within the section but in exceptional circumstances, in other Bodleian Humanities Libraries.

About You

You will have a strong customer focus, and the ability to communicate clearly, confidently and courteously with readers and staff.

You will be reliable and punctual, an effective team player, and able to undertake routine tasks with care and accuracy.

A good level of IT literacy including the use of Microsoft Office applications is also essential.

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. 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.

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. The supporting evidence list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description. Please explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.

The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Gareth Evans, Reader Services Supervisor. For any enquiries directly relating to the role please contact Grace Brown, Reader Services Manager (grace.brown@bodleian.ox.ac.uk).  General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).

Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (BST) on Friday 6 June 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing Monday 7 July.

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