Metadata and Discovery Librarian

Synopsis:
**Metadata and Discovery Librarian**
- Band 5 ($76,848 - $88,969 per annum pro-rata) plus 11% Super
- Part-time (0.6 FTE)
- Based predominantly at St Kilda Library however you will be required to work from all Port Phillip Library sites.
- Rostered evening and weekend shifts are a requirement of this role

**About the Organisation**

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

**About the Role**

Port Phillip Libraries are seeking a passionate and experienced Metadata and Discovery Librarian to join our libraries team to provide expertise in the description and discoverability of our library collections, information resources, services and programs.

You will work with our suppliers to ensure shelf-ready items meet the agreed standards and contribute to service improvement and staff training. As a member of our Collections Team you will also be cross trained to support acquisitions, serials and collection development work.

**Duties**:

- Create and maintain bibliographic records and authority records and enhance access to digital collections.
- Provide expert advice and contribute to the enhanced discoverability of collections including Heritage and Library of Things as well as the discoverability of digital resources.
- Liaise with suppliers to develop and maintain technical specifications for shelf-ready services including effective and efficient quality assurance workflows.
- Train and support staff and create procedural documentation relating to metadata and end processing workflows.
- Act as shift supervisor during rostered customer service shifts.

**Skills and Experience**:

- Knowledge and experience working with metadata standards including DDC, RDA, LCSH, MARC.
- Knowledge and experience of working in a shelf-ready cataloguing environment and ensuring appropriate standards are maintained.
- A thorough understanding of the relevant technology, procedures and processes used within their operating unit including library management systems and RFID technology.

**Culture**

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

**Benefits**
- We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs.
- Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
- Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well
- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**Security Requirements and Professional Obligations**

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

- Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
- Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
- Sufficient proof of their identity.
- Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination or valid medical exemption in line with City of Port Phillip Vaccination Policy
- Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
- Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

**How to Apply**

All applicants must provide a Resume and Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

**Applications close 11.59pm on 14 July 2024.