Trainee Posts

In 2010-11, there are 15 posts available in the Bodleian Libraries.

The Bodleian Libraries are an integrated library service for the University of Oxford, and came into being in February 2000. As well as supporting the teaching and research needs of members of the University of Oxford, its resources are extensively used by the wider national and international academic community.

The Bodleian Libraries currently consist of 36 different 'site' libraries, including the major research libraries of the Bodleian group, the Taylor Institution Library and the Sackler Library, and other libraries serving specific faculty and departmental interests.

There are also a number of Bodleian Libraries' functions that provide services across all libraries, including departmental and many college libraries. These include Preservation, Staff Development and Systems and electronice Resources Services. The Bodleian Libraries are supported by a common administrative and management framework for the operation of the individual site libraries. Annual expenditure is currently in the order of £20 million, with approximately 700 staff employed within the library service.

Work is underway through the Bodleian Libraries to improve and standardise the services across libraries, for example, in the use of a common photocopying card and opening hours. The department is continuing to expand and develop and this should be an exciting year to be an employee of the Bodleian Libraries!

Information for applicants

There are posts available across our three subject areas. Click on the links to find out more details.

2010-2011 selection procedures:

All posts are for a fixed term of 12 months beginning in September 2010. Normal working hours are 36.5 per week, with some evening and weekend working. Salary will be the second point in grade 2 of the Univeristy salary strucure, currently £15,216 per annum. Annual leave is 38 days inclusive of all public holidays and library closed days.

Shortlisting and selection of candidates will be carried out by a central panel based on the selection criteria. Candidates who meet the criteria will be allocated to one of 3 interview panels based upon their qualifications, experience and interests. Candidates will not be required to indicate their preference. All successful candidates, wherever they work, can be assured of a rich and diverse experience as an employee of the Bodleian Libraries.

Details of all the placements can be found by following the links on the left or above. Further details of the Bodleian Libraries can be found on individual library websites.

Trainees activities are similar in all libraries although there are some unique aspects to each placement - some of these are shown below are further details of individual libraries are shown in the links on the left. Some rotation between libraries is arranged to provide trainees with a variety of experiences during their placement.

Languages

The Taylor Institution library requires candidates to be able to offer Russian or a second European Language.

Bodleian Library

Trainees at the Bodleian Library spend one term at the Radcliffe Science Library.

Bio- EST

The placements in the Bio- and Environmental Science Team do not necessarily require a science degree and trainees are drawn from any discipline.