Information Librarian

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Join this local government body for a 3 month contract as an Information Librarian. Monday to Friday role, 9am - 5pm located in Dandenong.

Summary about this job

Government - Local

Company: HOBAN Recruitment

Location: Melbourne

Work type: Contract/Temp

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-7-3468-9547

Fax: +61-2-3029-3161

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Detail information about job Information Librarian. Terms and conditions vacancy

The purpose of this role is to provide effective and efficient library and information services to all Library users. You will also be responsible for supervising staff and efficient operation of front-of-house Library In addition to this you will also be providing a responsive and flexible service and offer support and delivery of high quality library programs that support learning, literacy and social inclusion.

The role will include but is not limited to the following duties:

  • Contribute to the ongoing improvement of work practices relating to areas of responsibility.
  • Maintain awareness of changing community demographics.
  • Possess an understanding of the role and how it fits in the overall organisational context, including relevant Library Services policies and regulations. This includes an understanding of the underlying principles involved as distinct from the practices.
  • Actively participate in training and skill development in order to keep up with the changing nature of the delivery of Library Services in the 21st Century.
  • Maintain general awareness of Council events / sponsored activities organised to take place within the Community and/or other significant community activities or events that Library patrons may enquire about.
  • An understanding of the role and function of the Team Leader-Librarians and other senior staff along with an understanding of the long-term goals of the Library Services department and appreciation of the goals of the organisation.

To be successful in this role you require the following experience:

  • Demonstrated experience in the supervision of staff in a Library environment.
  • Demonstrated experience or qualification, in the delivery of public and/or staff training programs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary literature and current information sector trends in public libraries.
  • Demonstrated ability to network and liaise with a range of internal, private and community agencies and individuals.
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate and utilise print and electronic resources.
  • Demonstrated ability to keep professional knowledge up-to-date with proven track record.

In addition you will also require the following qualifications:

  • Degree or graduate diploma in librarianship/information & knowledge management with eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.
  • A current Working with Children (WWC) Check Card or an official application receipt for a WWC. (Check is to be tendered within 14 working days of an offer of employment having been made)
  • Current Victorian Drivers License.

If you have both the skills and experience to thrive in the above position, please hit the APPLY button now or for a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Ashlie Skudder at HOBAN Recruitment on 03 9554 4200.

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