OXFORD UNIVERSITY LIBRARY SERVICES
HISTORY FACULTY LIBRARY

Principal Library Assistant (Reader Services and Operations)
Clerical and Library Grade C4: £15,053 - £17,416 per annum (pay award
pending)

Applications are invited for the post of Principal Library Assistant
(Reader Services and Operations), an established post available
immediately, to join the team of seven staff at the History Faculty
Library in Broad Street, Oxford.

Duties of the post will include: the supervision of services and staff
at the Issues and Enquiries Desk; responsibility for the efficient
operations of the Oxford Libraries Information System (OLIS) circulation
functions in the HFL.  Training will be provided, as necessary.  Working
hours are 36½ hours per week, with regular Saturday and evening duties
worked during term time.

Good communication and IT skills, experience and an enjoyment of working
with library users, the ability to work effectively as part of a small
team in a rewarding but busy and sometimes physically demanding post,
and a strong customer focus are essential.  Experience of working in a
lending library and operating a library circulation system, and a
knowledge of Modern History or a related discipline are desirable.
Familiarity with OLIS, other Oxford library databases, and the GEAC
circulation system would be a distinct advantage.

Application form, job description, and full details of terms and
conditions are available from:

The OULS Personnel Section
The Bodleian Library
Broad Street
Oxford
OX1 3BG

(tel 01865 277170; fax 01865 277193)

or e-mail: [log in to unmask]

The closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is
Monday, 13th October 2003.  Please quote our reference BL3074.


Dr Christopher Skelton-Foord 
History Librarian  
The Bodleian Library  /  The History Faculty Library  
University of Oxford  /  University of Oxford  
Broad Street  /  Broad Street  
OXFORD  /  OXFORD  
OX1 3BG  /  OX1 3BD  
UK  /  UK  

Tel:  +44 (0)1865 277294   (Bodleian Library)
Tel:  +44 (0)1865 277263   (History Faculty Library)
Web:  www.bodley.ox.ac.uk/dept/readerserv/history/   (BL)
Web:  www.history.ox.ac.uk/libraryit/faclib/   (HFL)
Email:  [log in to unmask]