Specialist Librarian, Original Materials - Sydney, Australia - NSW Government -Library Council of NSW

NSW Government -Library Council of NSW

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Sydney, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Description

State Library of New South Wales

Specialist Librarian Grade 2

Collection Access and Description

Temporary, Full-time role until 30 June 2024 with the possibility of ongoing employment

A unique opportunity to join one of NSW's leading cultural institutions
Competitive remuneration package up to $117,436 p.a. (package includes salary between $92,536 $104,994 p.a., plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)

About this opportunity

The Collection Access and Description Branch is responsible for the arrangement and description of the full range of published and original, physical and digital collection materials and for the preparation of collection material for digitisation.

In this role you will:

Arrange, describe, construct, and maintain access points for collection materials across a range of formats including pictures, manuscripts, oral history and borndigital
Provide advice (informally and through participation in Library committees and working groups) on all aspects of collection description
Provide guidance and training to less experience staff
Identify and contribute to the development of efficient and effective workflows and procedures
Prepare project plans and lead, coordinate, or participate in projects relating to collection management and access
Respond to complex reference inquiries and adopt a flexible approach to requests in a reader focused environment to meet tight deadlines and to balance competing operational and project priorities

About you

We're looking for someone who has extensive experience in managing the selection, acquisition and description of original materials, including manuscript and other formats, both analogue and digital, in a library or archival environment.

You'll use the skills and knowledge you gained during your qualification (professional membership of ALIA, ASA, or another complementary degree) with practical on the job experience that will allow you to hit the ground running.

You'll be well versed in using collection management systems and standards, and have great time management skills when balancing your different workload and priorities.

You'll be comfortable in providing guidance and training to less experienced staff across all original material formats, and enjoy the variety of work that comes with this role.

About the State Library
The State Library of New South Wales is one of Australia's oldest and most important public institutions.

Collecting actively since 1826, the Library preserves and presents the social, cultural and scientific history of our State and our Nation for the benefit of all.

Its rich collections, both physical and digital, alongside partnerships with the public library network across NSW and other vibrant collaborations enable Australians to examine their past and imagine their future.

In short, the Library occupies a unique position at the very heart of our civil society.

How to apply

An uptodate copy of your CV

Please keep your question responses to a maximum of 3 paragraphs per question.

Please provide an example of when you have managed arrangement and description of original materials in a library or archival environment. Please explain the process you followed and how you managed the task and solved any issues that arose during the processing stage.
Please detail the level of experience you have in cataloguing original material including systems you have used and formats you have processed.

Talent Pool

Applicants not initially offered a role but have been assessed through the recruitment process as being suitable will be placed in the Talent Pool to fill future vacancies as they arise.

Placement in the Talent Pool remains valid for 18 months.

Am I eligible to apply?
- an Australian citizen or
- a permanent resident of Australia, or
- a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or
- a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia for the period of temporary employment or if you are seeking ongoing employment you must hold a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia.

Role Description (pdf)

Role Description (word)

NSW Public Sector Capability Framework
**State Library Accessibility Guide