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Systems Librarian (Brisbane)

McCullough Robertson has advertised for the a part-time (25 hours per week, flexible) Systems Librarian located in their Brisbane office. 

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

  • Manage, maintain and develop the online interfaces to Library content and services, including the library intranet pages;
  • Deliver a best practice information systems environment for the firm incorporating hardware, software, networking and online solutions;
  • Collaborate and liaise with IT to successfully test, install, integrate, and maintain digital library solutions to ensure corporate consistency and resolve support issues;
  • Coordinate the maintenance, management and development of the Library management system in order to provide effective automated services to the firm and enhance overall functionality of the software;
  • Monitor trends, identify and embrace emerging technologies;
  • Provide professional library services including legal and business research, user education, and undertake routine operational tasks; and
  • Ensure clients are provided with a positive, proactive and responsive customer service experience.

The successful candidate will have prior experience working in a library setting, along with a degree or diploma qualification in a recognised library or information studies related discipline and be eligible for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.

You must also demonstrate the following:
  • Demonstrated practical experience as a Library systems administrator;
  • Familiarity with DBTextWorks/TIMS or similar library management system;
  • Demonstrated practical experience using Microsoft office applications;
  • Knowledge of and experience with HTML, XML, JavaScript;
  • Knowledge of library standards and protocols e.g. Moys Classification Dewey Decimal, MARC; and 
  • An interest in Intranet and database design.

Desirable:
  • Prior experience working in a law library whether in a commercial firm, private practice, Court, Parliamentary or other legal services setting would be favourable.

For more information, and to apply, see the McCullough Robertson career's page. 

Librarian, Collection Management (Perth)

Murdoch University Library has advertised for a continuous part time position as part of the Metadata and Collections team. 

Essential:
  • Completion of a degree; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
  • Eligibility for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association
  • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to make presentations
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively in a variety of teams
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of and interest in information technology developments as related to library services and initiatives

Desirable: 
  • Experience in collection management, including the selection, review and deselection of resources
Full details can be seen on the Murdoch University current vacancies website. see also the job listing on Seek.  Applications close 30 November 2021. 

Murdoch University has also advertised for a part time Library Officer, Resources & Collections. Applications closed 1 December 2021.

Cataloguing Librarian (Perth)

Placer Management Group has advertised a temporary/contract position on Seek

"We are seeking to appoint a qualified and dedicated Librarian to catalogue and classify a collection of approximately several thousand reference books. This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-driven and dedicated professional who is passionate about library cataloguing. The successful candidate will be experienced, energetic and enthusiastic. This short term contract position commences in January 2022 with the possibility of an extension.

The objective is to develop and implement a classification system and bar coding system across a reference library held in a private art collection. The Reference Library provides library services to a small team. The position requires strong attention to detail and it is expected the successful candidate will work under limited direction."

For more information, and to apply, see the job listing on seek. 

Other Recently Advertised Library Positions

Research Systems Support Specialist, UNSW (Sydney) - Applications close 28 November 2021
Academic Engagement Librarian, UNSW (Sydney) - Applications close 28 November 2021
Library Intern, UNSW, (Sydney) - Applications close 28 November 2021
Academic & Research Librarian, CDU (Darwin) - Applications close 28 November 2021
Collections and Analytics Librarian, UTS (Sydney) - Applications close 2 December 2021



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