Reference Librarian, Supreme Court of Victoria

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Ongoing

Organisation: Supreme Court

**Salary**: $74,580 - $90,558

Occupation: Information Management

Reference: VG/SC1118
- If you are passionate about using your reference knowledge and resources to connect people with the information they need, and pride yourself on accuracy, efficiency and relationship building - you’ll be a great fit for our team.
- Law Library Victoria sits in the heart of Victoria’s legal precinct: providing high quality information services and a pre-eminent electronic legal collection to all Victorian judges and other members of Victoria’s legal profession.
- We are looking for someone with vision, drive and passion to join us as we shape the future of law library services in Victoria.
- The VCAT Reference Librarian supports VCAT ensuring it is responsive and relevant to user needs across the state, and keeps the content accurate, current and accessible on a 24 hour, 7 days per week basis. The position is an integral member of the team delivering high quality information for judicial officers and lawyers in Victoria.

**About us**

The Supreme Court of Victoria is the highest court in Victoria and comprises the Court of Appeal and the Trial Division. The Court deals with major criminal and civil matters, plus appeals against decisions of lower courts.

The Supreme Court of Victoria recognises that its people are integral to its ability to meet and exceed community expectations and to achieve its goal of being an outstanding superior court. We continually strive to create a high-performance workplace that is characterized by creativity, innovation, flexibility, and quality delivery.

**About the role**
- The VCAT Reference Librarian reports to Manager Library Reference Services.
- Provide reference and research services to library users by personally responding to service requests across the various service points of the library and updating the Library Request Management System (RMS).
- Use knowledge to resolve local operational service problems and provide guidance to others.
- Prepare and publish library current awareness, judgments, legal updates and web content in an accurate and timely manner.
- Index and catalogue materials onto the Library Management System (LMS) and undertake end-processing of hard copy collection items.
- Deliver legal research and digital literacy education and training to library users.
- Provide advice and guidance to the Director and integrated library team and service partners in aligning services with user needs and expectations.
- Contribute to the successful operation of the library service by providing a positive customer experience for all users of the library service and assisting colleagues and managers in continuous improvement initiatives to meet organisational objectives.
- Provide professional advice on behalf of the library on external and internal committees as appropriate.
- Communicate professional advice to colleagues in client organisations to ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Actively contribute to the library team and a demonstrated commitment to the successful implementation and ongoing development of the Law Library of Victoria.

**About you**
- Applied expertise in online research databases, MS Office, library management systems and content management systems.
- Demonstrated interest in and awareness of emerging trends and developments in the library sector, publishing industry and digital communications tools and strategies.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering engagement and educational programs, preferably within a legal environment.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Librarianship or a related discipline, and eligibility for Associate (professional) membership of the Australian Library Information Association are desirable.

**How to apply**
- resume
- a short cover letter

**Other Information**:
Court Services Victoria (CSV) is the employer of staff at all Victorian courts and tribunals, the Judicial College of Victoria, and the Judicial Commission of Victoria. CSV offers a wide range of legal and non-legal career options as well as attractive employee benefits.

CSV is committed to building a diverse workforce, inclusive culture, providing a safe and respectful workplace and has zero tolerance for violence against women. We strongly encourage people of all abilities to apply, particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment.