Collection Development Librarian

2 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

**Job no**: 515061

**Work type**: full time

**Location**: Sydney, NSW

**Categories**: Library

**Collection Development Librarian**
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Duration: Continuing
- Remuneration: $91,472 - $97,579 + 17% superannuation
- Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid flexible options)

**About UNSW**:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

**Why Your Role Matters**:
The Collection Development Librarian is key in supporting the work of the Collection Development and Policy Unit by providing excellent collection development services, well-informed advice, and support to internal and external clients.

**Who You Are**:

- A degree from a higher education institution, with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
- Eligibility for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association would be well regarded.
- Sound understanding of issues, challenges, and trends in collection development within academic publishing environment.
- Strong interpersonal, communication (oral and written), numeracy and stakeholder negotiation skills.
- Strong understanding of the needs of students and academic staff in the provision of scholarly information resources supporting learning, teaching and research in higher education.
- Demonstrated experience in collecting, interpreting, and reporting complex information and data, especially as applied to collection development processes.
- Experience providing influential input into collection development policies and procedures including approval plans, resource reviews and collection services workflow procedures.

**Benefits and Culture**:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

**How to Apply**:

- Please ensure you submit both CV and a Cover Letter addressing the required skills and experience._

**Get in Touch**

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- For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, contact_

Alexander Sussman

Associate Director, Collection Development Strategies & Policy

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

**Advertised**: 09 Mar 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 27 Mar 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time



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