Metadata and Access Librarian

3 weeks ago

Geelong, Australia Deakin University Full time

**Job no**: 555597

**Work type**: Full-time

**Location**: Geelong - City

**Categories**: Library Services
- Based at our Geelong, Waterfront Campus
- Full-time and continuing
- HEW 5 $77,114 - $86,490 + 17% Superannuation

**Why work with us?**

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

**Who are we?**

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

The Metadata and Access Librarian contributes to the description and discoverability of collections and information resources. Operating within a dynamic workplace environment, the role performs a range of metadata creation and maintenance activities for physical and electronic collections, ensuring the integrity and quality of records in the library management system and troubleshooting and resolving access issues with resources.

As part of a small immediate team of Metadata and Access Librarians the role works closely with other members of the wider Metadata and Discovery Team and other internal and external stakeholders to maximise the discoverability of electronic collections and liaises with other Library teams to establish, maintain and troubleshoot access to resources. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are integral to the role, as is attention to detail and the ability to resolve issues.

The position provides high-level customer service and technical support to University users and Library staff.

**As a Metadata and Access Librarian you will**:

- Create and maintain records in the library management system to accurately reflect electronic and print collection and provide electronic access points to digital collections
- Update external knowledge bases and monitor the accuracy of data ingested into the library management system
- Establish, maintain and troubleshoot access to resources
- Generate new ideas and shares those ideas with others in the work area to improve process and practice
- Deliver effective and efficient outcomes and outputs against team and operational work plans
- Recognise the importance of teamwork and of effective communication amongst team members and build rapport within immediate team in ways that are respectful and inclusive of others
- Build productive relationships with a diverse range of existing stakeholders and actively seek to maintain positive relationships

**To be successful, you’ll have**:

- Degree and/or postgraduate qualifications in library and information science conferring eligibility for Associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or training
- Demonstrated knowledge of integrated library management systems
- Demonstrated knowledge of metadata standards
- Demonstrated experience working with complex databases and/or information resource knowledge bases
- Demonstrated knowledge of electronic resource management

**Here's how to apply**:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

**Applications for this position close on 2**nd** June 2024.**

**Special Requirements**
- Regular travel will be required particularly between campus libraries
- Infrequent travel may be required interstate and within Victoria
- Working with Children Check (refer to Recruitment Procedure)

**Are You Ready?**

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

**Advertised**: 16 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 02 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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