Digital Services Librarian

University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent academic institution in Oxford is seeking a Digital Services Lead to oversee key digital services in the Bodleian Social Science Library. This full-time role requires strong digital skills and excellent communication abilities. Responsibilities include managing workflows and providing guidance on copyright matters. Experience in digitisation processes and understanding copyright in a teaching context is beneficial. Applications close on 7 January 2026. Interviews scheduled for 29 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience with digitisation processes or reading list systems is helpful.
• Familiarity with library management systems will be beneficial.
• An understanding of copyright in a teaching context.

Responsibilities

• Lead key digital services including digitisation and copyright support.
• Oversee the SSL’s scan and delivery workflow.
• Provide copyright guidance and act as SSL lead for ORLO reading list.

Skills

Strong digital skills

Excellent communication skills

Organised approach

Ability to analyse information

Job description

About the role

Based in the Bodleian Social Science Library, which supports teaching and research across the Social Sciences Division, this role leads key digital services including digitisation, copyright support and online reading list provision. You will oversee the SSL’s scan and delivery workflow, provide copyright guidance, and act as the SSL lead for the ORLO reading list system. The post also supports acquisitions and technical services, liaises with IT Services on digital projects, and contributes to the safe operation of the Oxford SafePod. You will take part in frontline service duties, including evenings and occasional weekends.

This is a full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week.

Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to responsibilities for SafePod coordination.

About You

You will bring strong digital skills, accuracy and an organised approach to managing workflows. You will be confident using and learning new systems, able to analyse information to support decision making, and comfortable providing training to colleagues and users.

You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships in a busy library environment. An understanding of copyright in a teaching context, experience with digitisation processes or reading list systems, and familiarity with library management systems will be helpful, but training will be provided.

How to apply

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. CVs alone will not be considered.

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Wednesday 7 January 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 29 January 2026.

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