Early Career Graduate Trainee Library Assistant
Full Time
This exciting opportunity is designed for someone intending to proceed to a postgraduate library/information management course. It also provides a third full-time member of staff for the Library allowing us to offer extended services in our collections development, provision for students and outreach.
The successful candidate will become a vital part of a small team and will be expected to take a full role in the day-to-day running of the Library and the development of our collections. They will also contribute to the Library’s role within the College, taking part in student inductions, helping to run classes for visiting schools, and assisting with exhibitions regularly held in the Old Library.
Our students are our priority. A strong commitment to provision for the Library’s student members is essential; as is a creative enthusiasm to help develop our services in line with the College’s strategic aims.
The post involves participating in the Bodleian Libraries’ trainee scheme, which operates under the SCONUL Code of Practice. The scheme provides the necessary experience for applying for postgraduate courses in information and library management. This scheme offers an intensive training and development opportunity, and the support of a cohort of peers from libraries across the university. Training is held one afternoon per week, usually a Wednesday, and forms a normal part of the working week.
Following successful completion of a probationary period, a two year extension to the role may be available to enable the post-holder to complete a part-time Library Studies Master’s Course from a UK-based CILIP-accredited Masters level programme. Course costs will by met in full by the College and study time built into their working hours (approx. one day/week over two years).
In return, the appointee will benefit from working for a supportive and inclusive organisation offering good development opportunities and great benefits. Further details can be found on the link below.
Application Process
Interested applicants should forward the following documents:
- A Cover Sheet detailing the names and contact details of two referees. Referees should be people who have direct experience of your potential as a librarian through working with you or being involved in your education/training. At least one should be someone who has directly supervised your work.
- A current CV;
- A covering letter, which explains how you meet the selection criteria for the post.
Documents should be sent, preferably by email, to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk by GMT 09:00 on Monday, 12 February 2024. Postal Applications should be sent to the HR Manager, St Edmund Hall, Queen’s Lane, Oxford, OX1 4AR. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Interviews are expected to be held on Friday, 1 March 2024 in Oxford.
Informal enquiries about the post should be directed, preferably by email, to James Howarth, Librarian at james.howarth@seh.ox.ac.uk or by telephone on 01865 279062.
Please also consider completing the online Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form. Submission of this form is voluntary and does not form part of the selection process, but we would be grateful if you are willing to return it with your application to assist us with our equal opportunity monitoring. Paper copies of the form can be found here and should be returned to human.resources@seh.ox.ac.uk.