Library Assistant (Evenings and Weekends) - 6 Posts

Location: Reader Services, Bodleian Old Library and Radcliffe Camera, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG

Salary: Grade 2: £25,381 - £26,400 (per annum, pro rata)

About the role

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.

These are permanent, part-time positions, with the following work patterns available: 

• 1:  0.226 FTE – Fortnightly Saturday (9:45am – 6:15pm) and weekly Monday (5pm – 9:15pm) x2
• 2: 0.226 FTE – Fortnightly Sunday (10:45am – 7:15pm) and weekly Friday (5pm – 9:15pm)
• 3: 0.226 FTE – Fortnightly Sunday (10.45am – 7.15pm) and weekly Wednesday (5pm – 9:15pm)
• 4: 0.3425 FTE – Fortnightly Sunday (10.45am – 7.15pm) and weekly Wednesday and Thursday (5pm – 9:15pm)
• 5: 0.3425 FTE – Fortnightly Sunday (10.45am – 7.15pm) and weekly Tuesday and Friday (5pm – 9.15pm) 

Please indicate your preferred FTE/work pattern on the supporting evidence form. 

About You

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. 

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
• 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 

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. 

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk. 

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 (via the 'Apply' button above). 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. 

We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. Please direct any queries about this vacancy to (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk). 

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Wednesday 10 September 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing Monday 29 September 2025.

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