BALLIOLCOLLEGE

OXFORD

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:Early Career Librarian (3-year fixed term)

Job purpose:Working as part of the Library team to assist in the general running of Balliol College Library services. Completing a Library Masters course by distance learning.

Salary: Commensurate with experience, Grade 5 on the Oxford Balliol College pay scale: £23,585 – £28,132.

Reporting to:The College Librarian; The Assistant Librarian for day-to-day line management

Department:College Library and Archives.

Hours of work:The normal hours of work are 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday to give a total of 37.5 hours per week. However, the ability to work evenings and weekends given reasonable notice is expected. Working hours would be adjusted in lieu of such work.

Benefits:The College willsupport the Early Career Librarian’s completion of a Library Masters degree by distance learning,covering the cost of the course on a modular basis. Additional leavewill be allowed for attendance at study schools. Some time during the working week will be set aside for study.

The post holder would be eligible to join the Oxford University Staff Pension Scheme – contributions being made by the post holder and by the College. The College’s academic related, administrative and secretarial staff are normally provided with a two-course hot meal when the College kitchens are open. There is also a bus pass scheme.

Holidays:The holiday year begins on 1 August. You will receive a paid entitlement of 30 working days during the complete holiday year; 5 days holiday must be taken during the Christmas closed period.

Principal responsibilities:

Periodicals: Manage the Library’s subscriptions to journals and standing orders including, receiving and processing incoming journals/SOs, liaising with EBSCO and other providers to chase missing volumes, organising binding, processing renewals in consultation with the Librarian.

Circulation: Administer overdue reports and charges;operate the Library security system;reshelve returned books; keep stock tidy.

Reader services: Working with the Assistant Librarian, organise reader inductions and information literacy training;maintain the Library’s current awareness service through signage, the Library website, Facebook and other media as appropriate; ensure that Library rules are observed and the reading room facilities function smoothly; contribute to staffing the enquiry desk and answering remote enquiries.

Collection management:Process new stock and maintain condition of existing stock;take part in stock selection, acquisition, and assessment of stock for disposal or transfer between sites.

Cataloguing: Catalogue new stock on the ALEPH system using MARC21 and RDA.

The Early Career Librarian will also:

  • Be involved in invigilation, exhibitions and events at the St Cross Historic Collections Centre
  • Contribute ideas to improve the Library service
  • Attend professional meetings and training as directed by the Assistant Librarian/Librarian.
  • Take on any other duties as deemed necessary by the Assistant Librarian/Librarian

Required qualifications:A good first degree. Significant relevant experience. A place on a Masters course in Library and Information studies.

Closing date for applications:

The starting date will be as soon as possible. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is:

12.00 noon on Monday 30 June 2014

Applications

Applicants should e-mail their CV with a covering letterincluding the names of two referees we can contact now and Equal Opportunities monitoring form .