Evening & Weekend Library Assistant

University of Oxford

Location: Bodleian Art, Archaeology & Ancient World Library (with possible occasional cover at the Taylor Institution and Nizami Ganjavi Libraries as required, and emergency cover at other Humanities libraries)

We are recruiting for a part-time Library Assistant to join our evening and weekend team!

About the role

The post is part of the Evening and Weekend team at the Bodleian Art, Archaeology and Ancient World Library, one of the University of Oxford’s principal research libraries, with collections focused on archaeology, art history, classics, Egyptology, ancient Near Eastern studies and architecture. Alongside the Taylor Institution Library and the Nizami Ganjavi Library, the Art Library forms part of Section 3 of the Bodleian Libraries’ Humanities Libraries, which work closely together to deliver reader services across the group.

The role provides a friendly, professional and efficient frontline service during evenings and weekends, welcoming readers and visitors, administering admissions procedures, and responding to enquiries at Issue and Enquiry Desks. The post-holder supports readers in using the library catalogue and other reader-facing systems, assists with issuing, returning and renewing material, and helps to maintain a safe and secure study environment. In addition to reader services, the role contributes to collections work including re-shelving, scanning material for the Scan and Deliver service, and assisting with stock management and other collections projects. From time to time, the post-holder may be required to provide cover at other Section 3 libraries or, in exceptional circumstances, at other Bodleian Humanities Libraries.

The role involves lifting, carrying and shelving books, climbing ladders, and pushing trolleys.

This is a permanent part-time post, working 12.25 hours per week. The anticipated working pattern is Tuesdays 17:00-21:15 and Sundays 10:45-19:15.

About You

You will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent and will communicate clearly, confidently and courteously with readers and colleagues. You will have a strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service and will enjoy working as part of a team in a busy public-facing environment. You will be comfortable using IT systems, including standard Microsoft Office applications, and will approach routine tasks with care and accuracy. You will be reliable and punctual, and physically able to lift, carry and transport books safely as part of your day-to-day duties.

We provide a supportive working environment and are always happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities.

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.

The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Colin Walker. For enquiries relating to the role please contact Frank Egerton (frank.egerton@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Monday 2 March 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 16 March 2026 or 23 March 2026.