About the Library
The Library, All Souls College is, like all Oxford college libraries, an independent institution. Unlike most other college libraries, however, current members of the University of Oxford and other researchers are welcome to apply to join the Library as Readers; this applies to both undergraduates and graduates, as well as to fellows, tutors, and researchers from other colleges, departments, and institutions. Library Staff are engaged with providing exceptional service and support to the Fellows of All Souls College, registered Readers (who are not members of the College), and researchers from around the world. The Library holds approximately 185,000 volumes; its strengths are in history (with notable military and naval history collections) and law, but also supports other subjects. For more information please visit https://www.asc.ox.ac.uk/the-library
What you will be doing
As Assistant Librarian, Reader Services you will mainly be responsible for the Library programmes, systems, and processes relating to the Library’s Readers, which include, but are not limited to, processing Reader applications and administrating various types of appointments, maintaining the Library’s door access profiles and monitoring the CCTV, answering Reader queries in person and by phone and email, and some support of special collections work. This post also has responsibility for front-line support, the environment of the reading rooms, policy enforcement duties, and organising the desk rota. You will also have line management responsibility for a member of staff (usually a Graduate Trainee or Library Assistant). There will be opportunities for outreach projects, including Library open days, social media and website work, and scope for assisting with the production of exhibitions. There may be some opportunities for cataloguing and other systems work, depending on experience and interests, and varied training opportunities. No two days are the same in the Library, and flexibility and enthusiasm are key!
What you will need
We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic professional with a background in customer/patron service in a library environment. You will be able to balance attention to detail with prioritisation, enjoy working closely with colleagues but be willing to take initiative and work independently, and have strong IT skills – experience with MS Excel would be useful. As you’ll be working with a variety of people in a fast-paced environment, communication skills are vital, and you’ll need excellent spoken and written English. You will be encouraged to take ownership of your tasks and work, with support from your colleagues. Join us, and be part of the All Souls College team.
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