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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 1st
August 2012 to 31st July 2013. St John’s is one of larger
colleges in Oxford, with around 600 members. The Library dates back to
the 16th 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 31st January 2012.
It is hoped that interviews will be held in the week beginning 20th
February.
