Academic Services Librarian
- Contribute to strategic initiatives within the library
- Work across extended hours - predominately term time only
- State-of-the-art facilities and technology rich learning environment
Permanent Full-Time role (46 weeks)
The Archdale Library is located within the Abbotsleigh Research Centre, an architectural showpiece and arguably the intellectual heart of the Senior School campus of Abbotsleigh. The Library is well-resourced with a large historical, contemporary, and online collection, with a variety of flexible, inspiring, and technology-rich learning spaces.
The Academic Services Librarian will be responsible for designing, planning and providing innovative client-centred services to underpin the teaching, learning and research activities of the School. They work with teachers and students to identify, evaluate and develop information resources, as well as provide expert assistance with information discovery, to reflect the School’s curriculum and research priorities. The Academic Services Librarian will contribute to strategic initiatives within the Library and the Abbotsleigh Research Centre, particularly in relation to researcher support, research education, academic mentoring of students and student study skills support
Essential Skills and Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in Information Management or equivalent skills and knowledge, including experience in an academic or research library
- A sound understanding of developments in academic publishing, scholarly communication
- The ability to assess and apply emerging technologies in a library and research environment both face-to-face and online
- Demonstrated experience in designing learning resources for a variety of digital learning and web-based purposes including staff training and student learning
- Demonstrated capacity to be innovative, and to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the information and research of the School, the Abbotsleigh Research Centre and the Library
If you're a motivated individual who enjoys structure, thrives on helping others succeed, and is ready to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.
Abbotsleigh's Commitment to Child Protection
Abbotsleigh is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of all children and young people at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Abbotsleigh have a right to feel and be safe.
Successful applicants will be subject to employment screening processes with the Office of the Children’s Guardian and will be required to provide a current Working with Children registration number
Applications close on 16 June (applications will be received immediately and may close before the end date)
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