Evening & Weekend Library Assistant (3 posts)

Taylor Institution Library (OX1 3NA); Bodleian Art, Archaeology & Ancient World Library (OX1 2LG); and Bodleian Humanities Library in Schwarzman Centre for the Humanites (OX2 6GG)
About the role

You will join the Bodleian Libraries' Humanities reader services team, supporting access to outstanding collections for teaching and research.

You will play an important role in providing a welcoming and efficient service to readers and visitors during evening and weekend opening hours. Working at library enquiry desks, you will assist readers with accessing collections and services, respond to enquiries, and support the day-to-day operation of the library.

Your responsibilities will include issuing and returning books, helping readers use online catalogues and library equipment, re-shelving materials and assisting with collections management activities. You will also contribute to maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-organised library environment, working closely with colleagues to deliver excellent customer service.

These are permanent, part-time posts, with the following work patterns.
Post 1: Taylor Institution Library

12.13 hours per week (0.3323 FTE), averaged over a two-week rota:

• Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (16:00 to 19:15)
• Week 2: Tuesday and Wednesday (16:00 to 19:15), and Saturday (09:45 to 18:15 - including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)
  Post 2: Bodleian Art, Archaeology & Ancient World Library
  
  12.75 hours per week (0.3493 FTE), working Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (17:00 to 21:15)
  Post 3 Bodleian Humanities Library
  
  11.92 hours per week (0.3266 FTE), working Monday and Sunday (including a40-minute unpaid lunch break)
  
  Occasional cover at other Humanities Libraries may be required.
  About You
  
  You will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent, communicate clearly and courteously, and provide excellent customer service.
  
  You will have good general IT skills, work accurately and effectively within a team, and be reliable and punctual. You will also be able to lift, carry, and transport books safely.
  What We Offer
  
  As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
• 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

More information is available at
Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at .
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.

We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Colin Walker, Reader Services Supervisor, Art Library, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department ().

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Friday 13th November 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 7th December 2026.

Contact Person : GLAM Recruitment Vacancy ID : 188171

Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 13-Nov-2026 12:00

Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 2 Contact Email :

Salary (£) : £ per annum, pro rata