We are seeking a Senior Library Technician to join the team at our Keysborough campus. The successful candidate will require the capability to:
1. Perform point of contact duties including circulation, student and staff assistance, reference and research enquiries, printing and photocopying.
2. Assist in managing the day-to-day running of the Library under the guidance of the relevant Head of Library or Director of Library and Information Services.
3. Create a warm and welcoming library and maintain a safe, healthy, friendly, learner centred environment for staff and students.
4. Promote the library as a learning hub in the School, including through posters and electronic displays.
5. Supervision of students in the library during classes, break times, before school and after school shifts.
6. Assist with the maintenance of the Library Management System, including original and copy (SCIS) cataloguing, stocktake, weeding and editing existing records to maintain the integrity of the database, in liaison with the Digital Services Librarian.
7. Undertake relevant Professional Development including for cataloguing, library management system, SCIS and RDA.
8. Acquisition and end-processing of resources including department resources.
9. Continue to develop a library collection that supports the curriculum, as well as provides resources for recreational purposes.
10. Engage in children’s and YA fiction resource management.
11. Maintain a strong knowledge of print and online resources.
12. Assist the Digital Services Librarian in maintaining and promoting online services.
13. Maintain the collection of periodicals and newspapers.
14. Assist in the implementation and communication of the student Library Committee or Maker Space in collaboration with the relevant Head of Library or Director of Library and Information Services.
15. Ensure continuity of supplies such as barcodes, covering materials, stationery etc.
16. Ensure presentation of collections is maintained including shelving.
17. Other duties that are commensurate with the classification of this role.
More information about the position can be found here.
Applications close 01/10/2022
