Senior Library Assistant(Technical Services)

Oriel College, Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution seeks a Senior Library Assistant to enhance library operations and technical services. This role involves cataloguing, managing collections, and engaging with diverse stakeholders in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, experience in library technical services, and familiarity with cataloguing standards. Join this dynamic team to contribute to the development of library services and support the academic community in Oxford.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical services, preferably in a library setting.
• Trained in cataloguing standards (AACR2, RDA).

Responsibilities

• Support daily library operations and manage collections.
• Cataloguing materials onto the shared Library system.
• Respond to reader inquiries and maintain library standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Services Experience

Cataloguing Standards (AACR2, RDA)

Manual Handling Ability

Library Management Systems (Ex Libris, ALMA)

Prioritization Skills

Education

Professional Library Qualification

Tools

Library Management Systems

Job description

Senior Library Assistant (Technical Services)

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Overview

The post holder will assist in the efficient management of the Library, working within a small team. Responsibilities include cataloguing, technical services, and liaising with students, academic staff, and library staff across Oxford.

Responsibilities

1. Support daily library operations, including administration and processing tasks to manage collections and ensure material availability.
2. Cataloguing materials onto the shared Library system.
3. Participate in acquisitions, serials management, and other technical services.
4. Engage with the Library team, participate in meetings, and contribute to library development.
5. Respond to reader inquiries and maintain library standards and signage.
6. Perform manual handling tasks such as shelving and packing/unpacking.
7. Support other library duties as needed, including inductions, tours, and supervision of outside readers.

Person Specification

• Excellent communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in technical services, preferably in a library setting.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Trained in cataloguing standards (AACR2, RDA).
• Manual handling ability and physical fitness.
• Professional library qualification (completed or in progress).
• Experience with Library Management Systems, ideally Ex Libris or ALMA.
• Experience in reader services, ideally in Oxford.
• Strong prioritization skills.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Temporary
• Job Function: Other
• Industry: Higher Education