Collections Support Librarian
Geelong Regional Library Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Geelong • Australia
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Salary
💰 A$79,353 - A$91,254 per year
About the role
- Day-to-day collection maintenance tasks, including reporting, cataloguing, invoicing and ordering.
- Supporting the Manager, Collections and Information Services to deliver on Library Plan and Collection Strategy actions.
- Working in collaboration with the Library Management System (LMS) Coordinator.
- Assisting team members with support and guidance in the delivery of tasks and objectives.
- Contributing to the development and maintenance of policies, processes and procedures for high quality and relevant library collections.
- Creating and delivering readers' advisory and collection maintenance training for staff.
- Maintaining and developing professional awareness through reading and attending meetings and seminars.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline is essential.
- Ability to develop skills in Microsoft 365 and Library Management System tools.
- Demonstrated the ability to support projects in a change environment.
- Well-developed investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.
- A proactive mindset, curiosity, and willingness to keep learning in a fast-moving environment.
Benefits
- Work with purpose in a values-driven organisation
- Contribute to the safety and resilience of a highly engaged public service environment
- Be part of a supportive Collections & Information Services team committed to innovation, learning, and continuous improvement.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
collection maintenancereportingcataloguinginvoicingorderingpolicy developmentprocess developmenttraining deliveryanalytical skillsproblem-solving skills
Soft skills
collaborationcommunication skillsproactive mindsetcuriositywillingness to learnsupportive guidanceinvestigative skillsoral communicationwritten communicationteamwork
Certifications
tertiary qualification