Outreach Librarian: Division of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) - Sydney, Australia

Outreach Librarian

REF: 

11061

Post date: 29 September 2015

Faculty/Department: 

Division of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)

University Library

Salary: 

A$77,652 - A$82,836 per year (plus 17% employer superannuation and leave loading)

Want to find out more about this position?

Pam Freeland - Manager, Academic Services, (Humanities, Creative Arts and Social Sciences)

Phone: (61 2) 9385 2657

Email: p.freeland@unsw.edu.au 

Position Description: 

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About the role 

• Continuing
• Full-time

UNSW Library is seeking a professional librarian who is keen to join a professional team of outreach librarians who deliver and manage the relationships between the Library and faculty and research staff of the University.  

A key priority of the Information Services Department is to build relationships with academic staff, academic units and postgraduate students to more accurately identify needs and to develop innovative and responsive services and products to meet them.  

About you

To be successful in this role: 

• You will have relevant professional qualifications and you will be able to demonstrate a great ability to influence and sustain relationships with a large and varied cohort of clients.  
• You will have the determination to deliver successful projects and the curiosity to seek new ways for the Library to offer its services.  It will be important for you to have strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills. 

You should systematically address the selection criteria in your application.

 UNSW Recruitment

E: recruitment@unsw.edu.au

Application close: 

18 October 2015

http://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/outreach-librarian

Librarian: Brisbane, Australia

Req ID:  26328
Personnel Area:  Library Services
Branch:   Library Services
Salary Range:  AUD $62,156 to $67,030 Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions
Work type:  Permanent Full-time

We have three opportunities for customer focussed and passionate professionals to join
three of our libraries respectively based at Wynnum, Brisbane Square and Ashgrove.
The position at Brisbane Square is available for 30 hours per week while the vacancies
 at Wynnum and Ashgrove are full time positions.
Brisbane City Council's public libraries are hubs of our community. They exist to
strengthen local communities through services and activities, centred around information,
learning, children’s literacy and leisure. In partnership with the community, our library
staff deliver a range of learning programs which foster a love of reading.

As a Librarian, you will play a vital role in ensuring high standards of library services
are initiated and delivered.   Your experience in face to face customer focused services
will create a positive experience for our library customers. You will be comfortable and
confident with public speaking as you introduce guest speakers, including visiting authors.
Applying your enthusiasm and energy will enable you to deliver a range of proactive services,
including programs, reading, learning and outreach activities. Providing support to your team
leader to achieve key Library Services objectives will be crucial. As we continue to deliver
our online virtual reading services, we value candidates who are confident with a range of
IT products and services.


To be considered for this role, you will have:

•contemporary professional knowledge and skills
•commitment to delivering a strong customer focus in a dynamic public library
•success in delivering on activities and services such as promotion, outreach and children's services
•extensive readers advisory skills and the ability to grow and retain library customers
•effective interpersonal and written communication skills
•success in working effectively in a high performing team environment while supporting your team leader


This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high performing team dedicated to delivering library services in a public library.

Working in Council means delivering excellent customer service to the people of Brisbane.

How to apply:  Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application.
Please upload your current resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) that
demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.  This role will require a Criminal History Check/Working with Children Check.

Position description: CLICK HERE

Information kit: CLICK HERE

More information: Phone Dani Kelly 3178 3612

Closing Date:  11.55 pm 23 September 2015