Library Assistant (Map Cataloguer)

About the role

The Bodleian Libraries are looking for a Library Assistant (Map Cataloguer) to join the Map Department, focusing on creating records for recently acquired maps and adding them to SOLO.

This is a permanent, part-time post, working 14.6 hours per week.

About you

You will be educated to A-Level standard or equivalent and will have achieved a qualification in Geography.

You will have developed sound knowledge of maps and cartography. You will be able to read a map.

You will be conscientious and able to work independently, without the need for constant supervision.

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.

How to apply

You are required to submit a CV and a supporting evidence form (or supporting statement) with your application, outlining how you meet each of the selection criteria for the role (see the ‘How to apply’ section for further details). CVs alone will not be considered.

Nick Millea (nick.millea@bodleian.ox.ac.uk) can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role. The Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk) can be contacted regarding general queries about the recruitment and application process.

Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (BST) on Friday 31 May 2024 will be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 24 June 2024.

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