Resource Librarian

**POSITION NUMBER**

3786
- **DEPARTMENT**

Library and Learning Skills
- **ROLE TYPE**

Non-teaching
- **JOB TYPE**

Full time
- **CONTRACT**

Ongoing
- **LOCATION**

Preston
- **APPLICATIONS CLOSE**

22 February 2024**RESOURCE LIBRARIAN**:

- **Full Time, Ongoing Role - Annual Salary $70,255 - $75,579 + Super**:

- **Located at our Preston campus, close to the Preston Market and public transport**:

- **Work in a dynamic and engaged team passionate about our library services and student success**

**About the Organisation**:
Melbourne Polytechnic is a learning organisation that has been delivering vocational training since 1912. Learning at Melbourne Polytechnic is a unique experience with an applied focus. delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise.

At Melbourne Polytechnic we are committed to providing high quality, innovative, applied and future focused, purposeful education and training to students, industry and communities. Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and look guide students in theirs. We know that circumstances can create barriers to learning, so we offer our students personalised pathways, flexible study options and learning support.

**About the Role**:
The Resource Librarian role supports the Senior Librarian, Collections and Library Systems, and is responsible for assisting with the management of all library systems and collections, including associated copyright compliance and key metric reporting.

**Duties**:

- Coordinate and participate in the sourcing, acquisition, cataloguing and distribution of digital and physical resources to support students and staff at MP.
- Oversee interlibrary loans and document delivery, including maintaining relevant metrics and reporting.
- Assist with budget reporting and the compilation of statistical reports and analyses, utilising the Library Management System and electronic vendor platforms.
- Offer guidance to Library colleagues and reporting manager on decisions related to purchases, retention or cancellations, ensuring adherence to collection management policies and processes.
- Assist the Senior Librarian to ensure the functionality of all library systems is fully utilised to support and improve end-user experience.
- Design and deliver library systems training to Library and Learning Skills staff.
- Liaise with suppliers and vendors to organise professional development training for staff, as well as suitable resource trials.
- Participate in Library project teams aimed at improving services to students and staff, including leading a business improvement project.
- Contribute to the development of Library policies and procedures.
- Maintain a continuous learning approach regarding future trends and emerging technologies to improve Library systems and associated services.

**Skills and Experience Required**:

- Relevant library qualification recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), with substantial relevant experience in an academic, public or educational library setting.
- Experience with online database and information system technologies, including he ability to assist in the support of technology systems tailored to libraries.
- Experience with automated library systems for the acquisition of resources and subscriptions in electronic and print.
- Demonstrated experience in information services delivery, with an understanding of the creation, execution and evaluation of collection policies and procedures.
- Ability to assist in the tracking of library resource budgets and expenditures, and produce appropriate reporting.
- Strong technology skills, including a proactive approach to learning new technology and the ability to share knowledge and troubleshoot.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills demonstrating the ability to communicate with diverse client groups.
- A current Working with Children Check (Employee).

**How to Apply**:

- Current CV
- Cover Letter

**Recruitment Agencies**:
Please be aware for us to engage with you, we require internal pre-approval and you must be on the State Purchasing Contract (for Victorian government common use goods and services). We will engage with you and your agency once we have the approvals.

**Diversity and Inclusion**:

- Melbourne Polytechnic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation, by ensuring that children and young people are protected from abuse or harm._