Library Technician

**Temporary, Full Time**

Wenona value professional services staff who demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate fully in the life of the School. We look for enthusiastic, dedicated and capable staff who demonstrate initiative, good humour, and professional behaviour and support the values and aims of the School as a global learning community.

Wenona supports both academic and support staff to develop their expertise through initiatives such as Wenona Teaching Fellowships, Seeding Grants and ongoing outstanding professional learning that develops and supports career development into the future.

Temporary cover to commence from Monday, 27 March 2023 until Friday 21 April 2023. However, these dates may change due to the nature of the leave.

**Overview of the role**

The Library Technician is responsible for providing direct customer service to support the Wenona community in the delivery of library services and resources, including: information services, reader’s advisory services, reference services, technical support and promotional activities. The nature of the role requires the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.

**Key priorities**
- Is the first point of contact for student and staff in a library context, thus an approachable manner, professionalism and a positive attitude must be maintained.
- Undertakes library focused duties including all aspects of circulation and reference desk enquiries; shelving; ordering and processing of new resources; collection development; overdue processing, library orientations; report development; database management; Clickview management and management of subscriptions and memberships.
- Catalogues and processes resources including downloading SCIS records and original cataloguing.
- Requires the ability to work collaboratively across a small team.
- Assists with weeding of the collection as directed.
- Develops and delivers presentations to students focusing on effective research skills to locate quality information from print, electronic and online sources (including JSTOR and EBSCO).
- Gathers assessment sheets and develops an awareness of curriculum content, ensuring curriculum is reflected in collection.
- Understands and is able to communicate copyright issues as they relate to education.
- Demonstrates an interest and knowledge in current literature trends.
- Assists Teacher Librarians with preparing materials for lessons.
- Develops and present promotional programs, including displays, library talks and events.
- Demonstrates a sound understanding of current library and information trends and best practices.
- A willingness to undertake continuous professional development.
- A willingness to be rostered flexibly between 8.00am and 6pm
- Provides administrative and operational assistance (including relief for Reception, Junior School Office, Student Office and similar) across the School to meet functional requirements and uphold the reputation of Wenona.

**Education and Experience**
- Diploma of Library and Information Services and experience (minimum 2 years). Eligibility to ALIA (Library Technician)
- NSW Working with Children Check
- Experience using SCIS and Infiniti LMS or similar
- Experience using academic databases such as JSTOR, EBSCO, Cengage

**Personal Attributes**
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Committed to establishing relationships and working within a close team environment
- A keen interest in technology
- Evidence of and commitment to continuing professional development
- A sense of humour

**General conditions of the role**
- **Award**: Independent Schools NSW (Support and Operational Staff) Multi Enterprise Agreement 2017
- **Classification**: School Assistant (level determined on experience
- **Hours of work**: Temporary, Full-Time. 38 hours per week. Working hours will be 8am to 6pm depending on the needs of the School.
- **Reporting Line**: All positions report to the Principal.
- **The line manager for this position is**: Head of Library and Information Services
- **Professional Learning**: You will be expected to attend and contribute to all staff professional development days and requirements as outlined in the School’s calendar.
- **Parking**: There is no car parking provision for this role.

**Selection Criteria**
- Understanding of how to ensure exceptional customer service.
- Outstanding communication skills, verbal and written.
- Ability to plan and manage your own workload in order to achieve a specific goal.
- Previous experience of working within an environment where flexibility is required, whilst still meeting deadlines.
- Interest in technology in an education context.
- Understanding and obligations of child protection when working within a school.

**Application process**

**Closing date**

3pm Friday 10 March 2023