Library Assistant (Evening And Weekend) - 5 Posts

We are delighted to invite applications for 5 Evening and WeekendLibrary 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. These are part time permanent posts. The working patterns available are: 0.3425 FTE – Fortnightly Sunday (10.45am – 7.15pm) and weekly Tuesday and Friday (5pm-9.15pm) 0.3425 FTE – Fortnightly Sunday (10.45am – 7.15pm) and weekly Monday and Wednesday (5pm-9.15pm) 0.3425 FTE – Fortnightly Sunday (10.45am – 7.15pm) and weekly Wednesday and Thursday (5pm-9.15pm) 0.226 FTE – Fortnightly Sunday (10.45am – 7.15pm) and weekly Wednesday (5pm – 9.15pm) 0.226 FTE – Fortnightly Sunday (10.45am – 7.15pm) and weekly Tuesday (5pm – 9.15pm) The role involves lifting, carrying and shelving books and pushing trolleys. About you You will be reliable and punctual You will be able to undertake routine tasks with accuracy You will possess good IT skills You will have an awareness of the importance of good customer care and a commitment to providing excellent quality service 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 A comprehensive range of childcare services Family leave schemes Cycle loan scheme Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans The University also runs an enormous amount of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work. 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. The supporting evidence form lists each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, please explain how you meet each one.  Please indicate in your supporting evidence form if you have a preferred working pattern. General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@bodleian.ox.ac.uk) Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (GMT/BST) on Monday 5th February 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing Monday 26 February 2024.