THIS VACANCY IS FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
THIS POST COULD BE CONSIDERED AS A SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY
About the role
You will join the Bodleian Libraries’ Assessment Team and help improve how researchers, students and other users discover, access and use our digital collections and scholarly resources. You will carry out user research, usability testing and evaluation, using qualitative and quantitative methods. You will turn your findings into clear recommendations to improve digital services and contribute to innovative projects exploring new tools and methods, including AI-based approaches to discovering library resources. This is a fixed-term post for 1 year, working part-time for 22.5 hours per week. The anticipated working pattern includes working in person with the other User Experience Librarian for at least one day per week, ideally two. Home working is possible for one day per week.
About You
You will have an undergraduate degree or equivalent experience, alongside experience of qualitative research and data analysis. You will have a strong knowledge of user experience principles and experience of usability testing, user research and assessment methods, ideally within a library or cultural setting. You will be an effective communicator and collaborator, with a strong customer service ethos and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders. You will also be able to identify opportunities for improvement, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Diversity
Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at .
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User Experience Librarian – Digital Collections 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.
