Library Assistant (Japanese/Korean)

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a motivated Library Assistant to support Japanese and Korean studies. This full-time role involves cataloguing and acquisitions, requiring excellent language skills in Japanese, Korean, and English. The position offers a supportive team environment and the potential for some remote work after training. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, the organization provides generous benefits including an excellent pension scheme and ample annual leave. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy working collaboratively, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

38 Days Annual Leave

Childcare Services

Family Leave Schemes

Cycle Loan Scheme

Discounted Bus Travel

Season Ticket Travel Loans

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of spoken and written Japanese and Korean is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical services support for Japanese and Korean studies.
• Act as the first point of contact for acquisitions and cataloguing.

Skills

Japanese Language

Korean Language

English Language

IT Skills (Microsoft Office)

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Office 2007 or later

Job description

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Library Assistant (Japanese/Korean), Oxford

Client:

University of Oxford

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

01.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.06.2025

Job Description:

Osney One Building, Osney Mead, Oxford OX2 0EW (primarily, with occasional work at Bodleian Japanese Library and the Nizami Ganjavi Library with open-shelf collections)

About the role

Join our team! We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic person to deliver technical services support in relation to Japanese and Korean studies. You will be a member of a small team in the Asian and Middle Eastern Technical Services Section of the Bodleian, based at Osney One building, and will act as first point of contact for acquisitions and cataloguing in the relevant languages. You will have a varied role dealing with purchases from vendors, invoicing, donations, and cataloguing of materials. You will liaise closely with relevant subject librarians and vendors. This is a permanent, full-time position, working 36.5 hours per week. Some home working may be possible after training.

About You

You should have good knowledge of spoken and written Japanese, Korean, and English. A calm, methodical approach to work and excellent attention to detail are essential, even under pressure. Good IT skills (Microsoft Office 2007 or later, especially Word, Outlook, and Excel) are required. You should be able to work independently and collaboratively within a small team environment.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing. Benefits include:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

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