Job Description

Are you passionate about digitisation and copyright support in the library context?
We are looking for our next Digital Services Librarian.

About the role

Based in the Bodleian Social Science Library, which supports teaching and research across the Social Sciences Division, this role leads key digital services including digitisation, copyright support and online reading list provision. You will oversee the SSL's scan and deliver workflow, provide copyright guidance, and act as the SSL lead for the ORLO reading list system. The post also supports acquisitions and technical services, liaises with IT Services on digital projects, and contributes to the safe operation of the Oxford SafePod. You will take part in frontline service duties, including evenings and occasional weekends.

This is a full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week.

Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to responsibilities for SafePod coordination.

About You

You will bring strong digital skills, accuracy and an organised approach to managing workflows. You will be confident using and learning new systems, able to analyse information to support decision making, and comfortable providing training to colleagues and users.

You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships in a busy library environment. An understanding of copyright in a teaching context, experience with digitisation processes or reading list systems, and familiarity with library management systems will be helpful, but training will be provided.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
An excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days of annual leave

A comprehensive range of childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans


More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.

We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Jo Gardner, Bodleian Social Science Librarian, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (jo.gardner@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the GLAM Recruitment team ( recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Wednesday 7 January 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 29 January 2026.