At a Glance
- Tasks: Support academics and students by managing reader requests and assisting with enquiries.
- Company: Bodleian Libraries, a prestigious institution in Oxford.
- Benefits: Permanent position with full-time hours and access to rare collections.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on reader support.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant team and help preserve and share unique music resources.
- Qualifications: Organisational skills, previous library experience, and familiarity with music references.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
Bodleian Libraries’ Music Section in Oxford seeks an organised reader services assistant to support academics, students and readers worldwide. You will manage reader requests, retrieve and return collection material, assist with enquiries, and help maintain music catalogues and electronic resources.
This permanent, full-time post (36.5 hours per week) involves lifting materials and a DBS check due to access to rare collections; previous library experience and familiarity with music references.
Music Library Specialist: Rare Materials & Reader Support in Oxford employer: Bodleian Libraries
The Bodleian Libraries offer an exceptional opportunity for aspiring digital archivists through a structured traineeship that combines practical training with postgraduate study. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees benefit from a supportive work culture, generous annual leave, and a comprehensive pension scheme, all while contributing to the preservation of modern archive collections in a prestigious academic environment.
