Collection Retrieval and Delivery

3 days ago


Canberra, Australia National Library of Australia Full time

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**APS 2 - Library Assistant, Collection Retrieval and Delivery**:

- Work amongst the Library’s extensive and unique physical collections
- Contribute to the safe access and handling of collection items
- Support the Library’s Fellowships, Reference, Exhibition, Curatorial, and Digitisation teams

As a world leading library, the National Library of Australia offers an innovative and collaborative workplace where exceptional team players and technical specialists can flourish. As part of the Library’s team, you will help support organisational reform, working collaboratively with your team to shape the Library’s future.

The Library is seeking to fill **two** ongoing, full-time **APS 2** **Library Assistant, Collection Retrieval and Delivery roles** in the Reader Services Section of the Engagement Branch.

Both roles work behind-the-scenes of the Library’s Collection Delivery Service undertaking the same range of tasks, including:

- Retrieval and delivery of the Library’s print collections from closed stack areas to the reading rooms or other organisational work areas.
- Refiling of requested items and filing of items recently acquired.
- Straightforward collection maintenance to ensure collection safety and efficient retrieval.
- Conducting shelf-checks, catalogue searches and escalation of issues impacting collection discoverability when appropriate and under direction.
- Supporting minor collection moves or enhancement projects.
- PC-based tasks
- Lifting material weighing up to 10 kilos
- Pushing trolleys
- Retrieving material from high
- and low-level shelving in motorised and static compactus.
- Able to pay attention to detail in a busy work environment.
- Organised and able to work collaboratively to meet team outcomes.
- Able to make reasonable adjustments within defined parameters and with support from supervisors to meet delivery timeframes.
- An effective communicator that is service-focused and calm under pressure.



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