Collection Services Librarian
Randwick City Council is seeking an innovative Collection Services Librarian with the ability to use latest technology and best practice.
Summary about this job
Government - Local
Company: Randwick City Council
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $83,397 - $91,732 per annum + 9.5% super
Phone: +61-3-1952-6512
Fax: +61-2-8388-1403
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Detail information about job Collection Services Librarian. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Join an innovative and vibrant eastern suburbs Council
- Good work/life balance with a 9-day fortnight
- Ongoing personal and professional development
Position Number: F2018/00320
Permanent full-time (70 hours per fortnight)
Salary: $83,397 - $91,732 per annum + 9.5% super
Randwick City Council is an innovative and leading local government organisation committed to serving our vibrant community on the beautiful eastern beaches of Sydney. As an employer, Randwick City Council offers benefits including ongoing professional development, 9 day fortnights, fitness and wellbeing programs and more.
Council’s library service is seeking an experienced and innovative Collection Services Librarian to join our dynamic team. This is a rare opportunity to use your collection development skills to provide a high quality collection to meet customer demand using the latest technologies and best industry practice.
To be considered for this position you will need to meet the essential criteria;
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Library and Information Science or equivalent allowing professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association
- A minimum of two years experience within a public library with relevant experience in collection development and policy development.
- Highly developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and sound understanding of issues and processes involved in collection and resource development such as community and stakeholder consultation, supplier liaison, product/resource assessment and policy development.
- Knowledge and awareness of the range of products and resources available (including electronic and print resources), and their suitability for a public library collection which is relevant and capable of reflecting the changing information needs of the community.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the latest technology which is or can be potentially employed in the collection development process to address the changing needs of the community.
- Demonstrated experience in using the library website, the social media and other means of online engagement to promote library collections and services and collect customer feedback.
- Widely read, with a good knowledge of literature at all levels.
- Proven ability to work to deadlines and respond to issues that may impact on customer service at library service points.
- Strong commitment to and an understanding of the philosophy of quality customer focused service and willingness to develop good customer service skills.
- Willingness to work across sections within Library Services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of automated library management systems and technological solutions, and their application in the workplace.
- Demonstrated commitment to EEO, WH&S and the principles for a culturally diverse society.
Further information: Please visit www.randwick.nsw.gov.au to view the position description or contact Barbara Todes, Manager Randwick City Library, on 02 9093 6400.
Applicants must include a statement demonstrating how they meet the essential criteria listed in the position description.
Closing date: Wednesday 1 August 2018