Research Librarian

5 months ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Government Full time

**Research Librarian**

Take this opportunity to work within a specialised research library, managing acquisitions of collection items and delivering a specialised information service to MHNSW staff and to a broad spectrum of library patrons. As our Research Librarian you will lead a knowledgeable and passionate team to manage the day to day running of our library.

**What the opportunity is**:

- Employment with Museums of History NSW.
- Librarian Grade 2. Remuneration package includes salary ($96,237 - $109,194), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
- Full-time temporary employment for a period up to 6 months.
- The role will work across Sydney.

**What we do**
MHNSW brings together the museums, historic houses and associated collections previously in the care of Sydney Living Museums with the vast collection of more than 13 million items held by the former NSW State Archives. This includes one of the world’s most complete and important collections documenting colonisation.

**What you’ll do with us**
This role will deliver a specialised information service to MHNSW staff and to a broad spectrum of library patrons through the Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection [CSL&RC] and contribute to the development of the CSL&RC and it’s online content.

For more information on the role you are welcome to contact Wendy Gallagher, Senior Advisor Distributed Collections on 02 9673 9430.

Click here for the role description including the capabilities required for this role.

**What you need to do to apply**
- A one to two page cover letter outlining how your skills and experiences meet the essential requirements for this role,
- A current resume listing two referees, and

**What you need to tell us - Targeted questions**:

- The CSL’s collection focus is the history of the home: houses, gardens and interiors. This role manages the acquisition of appropriate serials, new books, rare books and other paper collection items. Please describe your experience and skills in acquiring collection materials and how you would use your experience and knowledge to source appropriate collection materials while complying with public sector legislation, policy and guidelines.
- Provide examples of where you have delivered excellent customer service to the general public, professional researchers and internal stakeholders while managing competing demands and deadlines.

**Essential requirements of the role**:

- Qualifications acceptable for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), or equivalent tertiary qualifications and experience.
- Experience in the direct provision of information and reference services to patrons and knowledge of a wide range of information sources, both print and electronic.
- Well-developed interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, and a proven ability to work effectively on an individual basis or cooperatively as a member of a team.
- The ability to act as the public face for an organisation, demonstrated through superior and engaging written and verbal communication with negotiation and training skills.
- Knowledge of developments and trends in the global information environment, including developments in online service provision, changes in client expectations, and developments in web metrics within a library environment.

**Also note**:

- A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

**Diversity and Flexible Working**
We are expert keepers and tellers of history, and its many stories, peoples, and cultures. We want to create a team and workplace that reflects this diversity as well as the diversity in the communities we serve. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better, more inclusive results and connects our people to our communities, to our history, and to each other.

Our vision is to support and empower First Nations people, communities and culture, and across the sites that we care for, we are committed to shifting perspectives, truth telling and delivering honest reflections on history.

We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.

Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

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