Data Conversion Assistant — Bodleian Libraries

Oxfordshire Business Club; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Bodleian Digital Library Systems and Services in Oxford is seeking a Data Conversion Assistant to improve and transform legacy datasets. You will audit records, check data quality and document conversion processes, drawing on your familiarity with structured metadata and cataloguing standards.

The role is 18.25 hours per week on a fixed-term contract for 12 months, with hybrid working considered at Osney One Building, Oxford.

Qualifications

• Experience with structured metadata or catalogue records.
• Familiarity with library standards and cataloguing practices.
• Ability to script or use command-line tools (e.g., Python or Bash).

Responsibilities

• Audit records and check data quality.
• Transform and convert legacy datasets.
• Document conversion processes and methodologies.

Skills

Structured metadata

Catalogue records

Library standards

Python

Bash

Tools

Python

Bash

Job description

Bodleian Digital Library Systems and Services is looking for a Data Conversion Assistant to improve and transform legacy datasets.

• Auditing records
• Checking data quality
• Documenting conversion processes

Salary: £32,108 to £37,338 full time equivalent, paid pro rata. At 0.5 FTE this is £16,054 to £18,669 a year.

Hours: 18.25 hours a week.

Contract: Fixed term for 12 months.

Base: Osney One Building, Osney Mead, Oxford OX2 0EW. Hybrid working can be considered.

Closing date: Noon GMT on 13 November 2026.

The role suits someone familiar with structured metadata or catalogue records, library standards and practical scripting or command line tools, such as Python or Bash. The weekly working pattern can be discussed.