Part-Time Evening & Weekend Library Assistant

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Bus travel discounts

Job summary

University of Oxford is seeking a part-time Reader Services Assistant to join the Weston Library team in Oxford. You will welcome readers, assist with enquiries, issue and return materials, and help with catalogues, IT facilities and safe handling of collections.

The role includes moving and shelving items, including rare and fragile collections, with a focus on accuracy, reliability and teamwork in a busy environment. A Basic DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• GCSE level or equivalent.
• Previous library or customer service experience preferred.
• Familiarity with library systems advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and register readers and respond to enquiries.
• Issue and return library material and assist with catalogues.
• Help maintain safe, welcoming reading rooms and handle materials with care.
• Move, shelve and handle books and journals, including rare items.

Skills

Customer care

Clear communication

IT literacy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE level

Tools

Library systems

Job description

University of Oxford is seeking a part-time Reader Services Assistant to join the Weston Library team in Oxford. You will welcome readers, assist with enquiries, issue and return materials, and help with catalogues, IT facilities and safe handling of collections.

The role includes moving and shelving items, including rare and fragile collections, with a focus on accuracy, reliability and teamwork in a busy environment. A Basic DBS check will be required.