Sunday Library Assistant - Oxford, United Kingdom - University of Oxford

University of Oxford

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Oxford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

We are looking for a customer focused part-time Sunday Library Assistant to work Sundays during term time at the Vere Harmsworth Library in the Rothermere American Institute assisting readers in their use of the library.

The Vere Harmsworth Library houses the University's principal research collection relating to the history of the United States, the largest such academic library collection in the UK.

This post involves working on Sundays during University term time.

You will undertake a range of duties on front line desks, at all times providing high quality customer service to readers and members of the public.

You will also participate in sorting/re-shelving books and collection management projects across the library reading rooms.

You will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent, and have the ability to communicate effectively, confidently and courteously with readers, colleagues and the public.

You will have good general IT literacy and a proven ability to perform routine tasks with care and accuracy.

Reliability and the ability to work effectively under pressure and as part of a team in a busy working environment are essential.

Previous experience of library work is desirable and familiarity with ALMA / library databases would be an advantage, though full training will be given as necessary.

This is a part-time term-time only, fixed-term position, work 6.25 hours per week, 27 weeks per year, until 30 June 2025.

Additional hours during the week may be required for training/induction and will be discussed and organised at that time by the Vere Harmsworth Librarian.

The role involves lifting, carrying and moving books, and using trolleys. This role may also involve some lone-working.