Library Assistant - 2 posts
Gardens, Libraries, and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford Closing date: Mon, 23 Nov 2026
- Part time
- £25k-£30k
- Apply now
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Job Description
About the role
You will provide friendly, efficient reader services at the Bodleian Social Science Library, welcoming visitors, responding to enquiries, assisting with borrowing and returning materials, and supporting stock management and library operations.
Two permanent part-time posts are available:
Post 1: Sundays, 8 hours per week (0.126 FTE), term-time only (weeks 0-9).
Post 2: Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 18 hours per week (0.3098 FTE), term-time (weeks 0-9), plus 8 hours per week on Saturdays during Christmas and Easter vacations.
Full working patterns are detailed in the job description. In your Supporting Evidence Form, please indicate which post(s) you wish to be considered for.
The role requires regular manual handling, including lifting, moving and carrying books and journals.
Job Requirements
About You
You will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent and will be able to communicate effectively, confidently and courteously with readers, colleagues and members of the public.
You will understand the importance of good customer care and be committed to providing an excellent quality service.
Previous library or customer service experience would be advantageous.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Library Assistant - 2 posts
- Salary: £25k-£30k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Libraries
- Role: Customer Service
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 23 Nov 2026
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Location:
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Job: Library Assistant - 2 posts
Job: Library Assistant - 2 posts
Organisation: Gardens, Libraries, and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford
Postcode: OX1 3UQ
How to Apply
How to apply
You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template as part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Monday 23 November 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 10 December.
- Contact name: GLAM Recruitment
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Gardens, Libraries, and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford
Oxford University’s Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) house some of the world's most significant collections. They provide important places of scholarly enquiry and serve as the front door to the wealth of knowledge and research generated at Oxford, welcoming over 3 million visitors each year. We form one of the greatest concentrations of university collections in the world.