Library Officer, Monographs

Overview:
- Full-time, Continuing position- Salary Level HEW 5 + 17% Superannuation- Based at the Bundoora West campus, and hybrid ways of working

About the role

As Library Officer, Monographs & Digital Collections, you will work as part of a team responsible for acquisition and access of mainly non-subscription resources and textbooks. The focus of this role is to acquire, catalogue, process and troubleshoot digital and physical library resources. You will also maintain Digital Collections, which comprises of a variety of RMIT-created, digitised or licensed resources for learning, teaching, marketing and promotional purposes.

Technological advancements, such as AI will be an integral part of the role as well as supporting the broader Acquisitions and Access team on RMIT Library projects.

To be successful in this position, you will have:
- Experience in acquisition and access of library resources in physical and digital formats, including original cataloging using industry standards and tools, preferably in an academic library.- Well-developed knowledge of automated Library systems, preferably Ex Libris products (Alma and Specto).-
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and team goals- Show a growth mindset and a readiness to be adaptable, working in an agile environment- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with staff and students on acquisitions and troubleshooting, to provide an excellent customer experience

Essential: Degree in Library and Information Services with relevant experience in Library Acquisitions (preferably in an academic library), or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

About the Portfolio

RMIT University Library is a creative partner in the achievement of RMIT University’s teaching, learning and research strategic goals. It engages with other groups within the University to design initiatives that have a positive impact on the student experience including the provision of direct support, peer mentoring facilitation, advice and guidance for students’ academic skill development. It provides accessible and inclusive resources, services and facilities to support the information needs of RMIT's large and globally distributed student and staff population and supplies expertise for the management of the University’s archives and business information. In 2022 The Library recorded over 15 million engagements with its communities across its products and services.

At RMIT Melbourne, the University Library operates from 4 locations: the Swanston Library; the Bundoora Library; the Carlton Library and the Brunswick Library and manages a Makerspace on the city campus. At RMIT Vietnam, the Library supports over 9,000 students from 2 locations: Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. All libraries are networked for wireless. They provide flexible spaces for individual and group study, computer equipped group study rooms and seminar rooms for academic and library research skills training.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.


Position Description - Library Officer, Monographs and Digital Collections

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11 June 2025 11.59 pm
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