Digital Services Librarian — Digitization & Access

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

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.