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Oxford University Archives, part of the Department of Special Collections in the Bodleian Library, will have a vacancy in September for a temporary Archives Assistant. This notice will not be appearing in ARC Recruitment. Simon Bailey Keeper of the Archives University of Oxford ------------------------ Bodleian Libraries Archives Assistant (Graduate Trainee) University Archives Old Bodleian Library Grade 3: £17,678 - £20,374 per annum Fixed-term for one year There will be a vacancy in September 2014 for an Archives Assistant in the University Archives. The function of the Archives is to select, preserve and make available for administrative or research purposes the administrative records, dating from 1214, of the University and its departments. The appointment will be for a fixed term from 1 September 2014 to 5 September 2015. The post will be based in the Bodleian Library but work will also be carried out at other sites within the University. Your duties will include answering enquiries, transferring documents from storage to reading room and back again, planning and configuring storage accommodation, sorting and listing documents, and assistance with the general administration of the Archives. The post is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to gain experience before seeking a professional archive qualification. You will have or expect to obtain in 2014 an honours degree and have previous experience of working within an archive or special collections service. An informed awareness of the work involved in archives administration and a genuine desire to develop skills in advance of taking a postgraduate qualification are essential. Due to the nature of this post, candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check as well as a financial background check. The possession of a criminal record or poor financial background will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk and enter vacancy ID 111698 Only applications received online before midday on Friday 11 April can be considered. You will be required to upload a supporting statement as part of your online application. It should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, and explain how you meet each one. CVs will not form part of the selection process. It is anticipated that interviews will take place on 8 and 9 May. Contact the list owner for assistance at [log in to unmask] For information about joining, leaving and suspending mail (eg during a holiday) see the list website at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=archives-nra