Part-Time Evening Library Supervisor (Term-Time Only)

Location: Bodleian Law Library, St Cross Building, Manor Road, Oxford, OX1 3UR

About the role

The Bodleian Law Library is one of the largest academic law libraries in the country, and provides services to readers from the University, wider academia, and the legal profession.

You will supervise the work of the Term Time Library Assistants, answer enquiries from a wide range of Library users, carry out general reading room duties including issuing and re-shelving books, and supervise the Library closing routines.

You will help readers to use the online catalogue and provide initial assistance with equipment that includes printers and photocopiers. Other tasks include scanning, loose-leaf filing, and collecting statistics. You will receive training in these tasks if you need it.

You will normally work 6 hours per week, term-time only.

• Thursday & Friday: 7pm – 10pm

Term dates for 2025-2026 are:

Michaelmas Term: Sun, 12 October to Sat, 6 December 2025

Hilary Term: Sun, 18 January to Sat 14 March 2026

Trinity Term: Sun 26 April to Sat 20 June 2026

The dates of full term for subsequent years may be found at https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/facts-and-figures/dates-of-term

About You

You are an effective and courteous communicator with a commitment to customer service and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. You are IT literate, work carefully and accurately, and show discretion when dealing with sensitive information. Experience working in a library or similar setting is desirable. Good timekeeping is 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 including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
•  Pro-rated holiday pay in lieu 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 Ben Arnold, Information Resources Librarian, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (law.ref@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 Wednesday 6 August can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on 10 September 2025.

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