Information Literacy Librarian

Overview:
- Part-time, Continuing position, 0.8 FTE-
- Salary HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements-
- Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the UniversityAbout The Position

The primary focus of the Information Literacy Librarian is to enhance students' information literacy skills and to contribute to the development of information services across the Library. This is achieved through the design and delivery of embedded workshops and online learning resources, as well as one-on-one consultations to respond to information research enquiries using online and face-to-face delivery methods.

Information Literacy Librarians work in inter-disciplinary teams that include Academic Skills Advisors to deliver accessible study skills resources for students at RMIT. The librarian is responsible for leading learning change in how students engage with and use information literacy resources in their learning. This involves developing, implementing, and evaluating discipline-based projects, as well as developing students' information literacy skills through various resources and services.

Previous experience in providing embedded workshops and online learning resources for students in Law disciplines is highly desirable for this role, however you will be involved in delivering programs and services across the colleges.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
Demonstrated ability to design and deliver effective face-to-face and digital information literacy skills services and learning support to students from a diverse range of backgrounds and disciplines within a tertiary environment.-
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of curriculum design and the ability to explicitly build information literacy skills and academic communication skills digital resources to support student engagement.-
- Demonstrated ability to develop and evaluate appropriate learning resources for delivery via a range of media platforms.-
- Sound organisational and project management skills, specifically the ability to prioritise and deliver agreed outcomes within deadlines.-
- Demonstrated ability to work constructively as a member of a team and to initiate, develop and negotiate effective relationships with clients, including students.-
- High-level verbal and written communication skills.-
- Demonstrated ability to review service delivery using data collection methodologies for data collection and reporting.About the PortfolioEducation Portfolio

The Education Portfolio is headed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education and Vice President who leads the planning and implementation of the University’s strategies related to RMIT’s academic programs and the RMIT learner experience. The Portfolio is responsible for services to support the quality of RMIT programs, including the professional development of academic staff, continuous improvement of the learner experience, learning and teaching outcomes and the management of learning and research information sources.

The Education Portfolio plays a key role in empowering learners to access education, participate actively in the life of the University and achieve successful and fulfilling lives beyond graduation. The provision of a stimulating and satisfying experience for learners is a priority for the University.

RMIT University Library

RMIT University Library is a creative partner in the achievement of RMIT University’s teaching, learning and research 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, advice and guidance for students’ academic skill development. It provides 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.

The Education Portfolio is headed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education and Vice President who leads the planning and implementation of the University’s strategies related to RMIT’s academic programs and the RMIT learner experience. The Portfolio is responsible for services to support the quality of RMIT programs, including the professional development of academic staff, continuous improvement of the learner experience, learning and teaching outcomes and the management of learning and research information sources.

The Education Portfolio plays a key role in empowering learners to access education, participate actively in the life of the University and achieve successful and fulfilling lives beyond graduation. The provision of a stimulating and satisfying experience for learners is a priority for the University.

At RMIT Melbourne, the University Library operates from 4 different locations: the Swanston Library; the Bundoora Library; the Carlton Library and