Graduate Trainee in St John’s College, Oxford

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Graduate Trainee in the Library

Employer:	ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE, OXFORD
Location:	Oxford
Salary:	£15,001
Published Date:	20 Dec 2011
Status:	FT 12 month fixed term

Job Description

ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE, OXFORD

Graduate Trainee in the Library

(FT 12 month fixed term position: Salary £15,001)

Applications are invited for the post of Graduate Trainee in the Library of St John’s College, Oxford for the academic year 1^st August 2012 to 31^st July 2013. St John’s is one of larger colleges in Oxford, with around 600 members. The Library dates back to the 16^th century, and has substantial historical collections, whilst also maintaining student-focussed undergraduate collections and services. The Graduate Trainee will be a key member of a small team, fully contributing to the running of the Library on a day to day basis, making the most of the training opportunities provided by the Bodleian Libraries’ trainee scheme, and being able to work independently on special projects.

The successful applicant will be expected to have a good degree, and to be able to show genuine enthusiasm and commitment to a professional career in librarianship and information work. Excellent IT, communication and organizational skills are essential, as are creativity, energy and self-motivation. An appreciation of historical collections and materials and their use is desirable.

Contact

Further details may be obtained from the Secretary to the Principal Bursar (bursars.secretary@sjc.ox.ac.uk) or downloaded from the College website.

Applications in writing, together with the names and contact numbers of two referees should reach the College Librarian, St. John’s College, Oxford, OX1 3JP (email: stewart.tiley@sjc.ox.ac.uk) by 5pm on the 31^st January 2012.

It is hoped that interviews will be held in the week beginning 20^th February.