Library Assistant

The Bodleian Libraries are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the Leopold Muller Memorial Library as a Library Assistant, working as part of a busy team, based in the Clarendon Institute, Walton Street.

The Leopold Muller Memorial Library, one of the Bodleian Libraries, is the main resource for materials and information support in Hebrew and Jewish Studies at the University of Oxford. It has grown to become a unique repository of over 90,000 books, 1,000 periodical titles and well over 90,000 rare archival items. Together with the Bodleian Collection of Hebrew and Judaica manuscripts and early printed books, it constitutes one of the country’s foremost centres for Jewish Studies.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to the overall operations of the Library. You will assist the Librarians in the delivery of a high-quality information service supporting research and teaching in the field of Hebrew and Jewish Studies. You will also respond to front-line enquiries and provide assistance to users of the Leopold Muller Memorial Library, its collections and resources.

You will be responsible for the effective day-to-day running of the front desk carrying out a full range of reader services transactions. You will also provide technical and stock management services, including some cataloguing of Library materials and project support. Your post will involve close communication with the Deputy Director.

You will be self-motivated, possess excellent communication skills and be able to work to tight deadlines with accuracy. Demonstrably excellent IT skills and the ability to work independently are also essential. You will also possess the experience of working in a library environment, using an automated library management system and knowledge of library databases and online resources. Experience of cataloguing and the knowledge of Hebrew and Jewish Studies and the relevant languages are desirable.

This is a permanent, full-time position, working 36.5 hours per week.

This role involves manual handling – full training will be provided.

You will be required to upload a CV and a supporting statement/supporting evidence form as part of your application. Your supporting statement/supporting evidence form should list each of the selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. Applications without a CV and supporting statement/supporting evidence form will not form part of the selection process.

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.

Our range of employee benefits and discounts include 38 days leave (including bank holidays), extensive training and development opportunities, access to travel and childcare schemes, free entry to colleges, discounted access to sporting facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts. For more details please see   

https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

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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 Dr César Merchán-Hamann, Director of the Leopold Muller Memorial Library, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role ([email protected]). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department ([email protected]).

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday on Monday 8 January 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing Monday 29 January 2024.