Research Support Librarian

**Research Support Librarian - Ongoing, Full-Time**

AFTRS is the national screen and broadcast school - the only Australian education institution to consistently make _The Hollywood Reporter_‘s prestigious annual list of the top film schools in the world. Working hand-in-hand with the screen and broadcast industries, AFTRS is a global centre of excellence that delivers the highest level of screen and broadcast education, training and research across Australia.

We are looking for an organised Research Support Librarian to join our Library team. Under the direction of the Library and Information Services Manager, this role is responsible for liaising with the AFTRS community to establish needs and priorities for the Library's support for the teaching, learning, educational delivery and research of AFTRS. You will ensure outstanding customer service and advice is provided to all Library users.

**About the role**:

- **As the Research Support Librarian at AFTRS, you will**:_
- In consultation with the Library & Information Services Manager, design, deliver and promote innovative research skills programs and initiatives for AFTRS students and staff that build capability in research and information skills, as well as digital literacy.
- Liaise and cultivate relationships with AFTRS stakeholders, including Student Centre and Teaching & Learning concerning programmatic and student support needs.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Library’s online presence, including websites, intranet, social media, communications and Moodle.
- Provide in-depth consultations for individuals and small groups in the AFTRS community on the use of information resources.
- Develop study materials and research guides to enable users to effectively find and use specialised information resources and services, and increase awareness and use of the Library’s resources, tools and services.
- Manage the off-air recordings database, including making them accessible.
- Develop and maintain research collections and systems, in collaboration with the AFTRS Library staff, including reserve and serial collections which includes processing serial issues in the Library Management System.
- Assist the Library and Information Services Manager with the monitoring of and communication to the AFTRS community about copyright compliance and ensure adherence processes are in place.
- Manage the Library overdue system to ensure effective customer service delivery.
- Assist with promoting Library resources, events and services displays, social media and newsletters.
- Under the supervision of the Library & Information Services Manager, perform basic cataloguing of the Library resources.
- Assist in the operation of archiving AFTRS historical information and developing new procedures and workflows.
- Undertake client service activities, such as Inter-Library Loans and Information Desk support, and participate in shelving and stocktake.
- Ensure the Library has current and appropriate documented policies, procedures and processes in place to the facilitate effective management of the Library.
- Supervise trainees as required.

**About you - you will have**:

- Relevant experience working in a Library, preferably with an education focus.
- Completed or studying towards a qualification in Library and Information Sciences which would allow membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).
- Demonstrated skills and experience in face-to-face and online research support and guidance, including referencing, and knowledge of scholarly resources and research methods.
- Experience in the use of online resources, Library systems, bibliographic tools and standards, and the ability to acquire new skills on a range of software and systems as required.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality customer service as part of a team and independently.
- Proven ability to work both autonomously and cooperatively as part of a team.
- Sound communication, including well developed written and oral skills, and organisation skills.
- Ability to develop effective and efficient workflows and processes.
- Please note, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Working with Children Check._

**Salary: AFTRS Level 5 ($73,394) + up to 15.4% super, and excellent benefits.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $73,394.00 - $78,899.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Gym membership
- Maternity leave
- Paid volunteer leave
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Salary packaging
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

- Have you been part of a team where things didn't go according to plan? If so, how did you overcome the challenge/s and what did you learn from the experience?
- A student asks for a reference/research interview with the topic being about the female gaze in the horror genre. Describe the steps you would take in the interview and