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We are looking for Evening and Weekend Library Assistants to work in the historic Bodleian Old Library and Radcliffe Camera. These...
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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.
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.
These are part time permanent posts. The working patterns available are:
- 0.109 FTE – Fortnightly Sunday (10.45am – 7.15pm)
- 0.226 FTE – Fortnightly Sunday (10.45am – 7.15pm) and weekly Thursday (5pm – 9.15pm)
- 0.342 FTE – Fortnightly Saturday (9.45am – 6.15pm) and weekly Wednesday and Friday (5pm-9.15pm)
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.
You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. Please indicate in your supporting statement if you have a preferred working pattern.
Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (GMT/BST) on Tuesday 2nd May 2023 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 15th May 2023.
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