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About the Role
Support the Team Leader Collection Services and the Collections team in delivering high-quality, customer-focused collection and collection development services. Develop and manage the Library’s serials collections in consultation with staff and the local community, ensuring collections reflect and meet the diverse needs of the Liverpool community. This role contributes to Council’s Library vision and strategic objectives by ensuring high-quality, customer-focused serials collections and services that meet the needs of the community.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage the Library’s serials collections in consultation with staff and the local community.
- Support consultation with management, specialist and branch staff, and the community to inform collection development priorities.
- Assist in monitoring collection performance and budgets.
- Maintain statistics and reporting.
- Support the efficient acquisition, cataloguing and processing of serials and newspapers to approved professional standards.
- Support the delivery of training and communication to library staff concerning Serials Collections policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as required from time to time including provision of direct customer support as required across the library network.
Requirements
- Completion of, or progress towards, a diploma-level course, or equivalent, conferring eligibility for library technician membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.
- Class C Drivers Licence.
- Previous experience working in a public library and training staff on serials procedures.
- Participation in promotion and advisory programs.
- Ability to assist with information inquiries, including technology assistance.
- Experience with cataloguing procedures and collection management practices.
- Contributing to strategic planning and service development.
- Knowledge of professional standards and practices relating to the acquisition, cataloguing and processing of library materials.
- Knowledge of and competent use of library management systems, digital technology, and corporate systems.
- Specialised knowledge of serials and cataloguing modules and tools.
- Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection/essential criteria questions.
Skills
- Serials management
- Collection development
- Cataloguing
- Customer service
- Training delivery
- Communication
- Information inquiries
- Technology assistance
- Collection management practices
- Strategic planning
- Service development
- Library management systems
- Digital technology
- Corporate systems
Location
- Liverpool
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- Previous experience working in a public library
- Previous experience training staff on serials procedures
Education Level
- Diploma-level course or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $78,422.66 - $85,762.69 + Super
Benefits
- Access to a Fitness Passport membership
- Be part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
- Internal professional Learning and Development
About the Company
- Join our award-winning Library service, part of Council’s Community and Lifestyle team with dedicated staff working in children’s services, delivering events, supporting recreation and community development.
- Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.
Equal Opportunity
- We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.