Vacancy ID: 19404
We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Library Assistant to join a library within Oxford University. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support a busy library with general desk duties.
The position is for 12 weeks, full time, with the working hours being 36.5 hours a week with an hourly rate of £13.37 per hour + Holiday pay. To start ASAP.
Duties:
- Welcome visitors, provide an introduction to the library, and explain library procedures and regulations to readers
- Respond to reader queries in person, by phone and online; use online catalogues and other search tools to help readers locate items within the library and electronic resources; assist readers in the use of IT equipment including reader PCs and photocopier-printers; refer readers to specialised library services and other library staff when appropriate.
- Work at the front-line desk carrying out a full range of reader services transactions including: issuing, returning and renewing material, administering reserve collections, room bookings, reserving books for readers and assisting them to make reservations and place stack requests. Record library occupancy statistics.
Criteria:
- Ability to communicate effectively, confidently and courteously with readers, colleagues and the public.
- Awareness of the importance of good customer care, and a commitment to providing excellent quality service.
- Ability to lift, move and carry books and journals.
- Good general IT literacy including use of email, internet and general applications such as Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Please be aware that all candidates need to be able to start work immediately and must be able to work on site if required to do so.
The Temporary Staffing Service supports University of Oxford departments and affiliated colleges with the recruitment of temporary admin and clerical staff. Personal information provided to the University of Oxford is held in accordance with the provisions of the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. The University’s Policy on Data Protection may be viewed at https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/data-protection-policy
Further information can about the Temporary Staffing Service can be found on our website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/temporary-staffing-service