Collection Access Librarian

Gosnells, Australia
- Reference: 6760184
- **Part time (38 hours per fortnight)**:

- ** Maximum term contract effective 16 June 2025 to 19 December 2025**:

- ** Generous superannuation (up to 16.5%, conditions apply)**:

- ** Free parking onsite**:

- ** Access to health fund corporate discount**:

- ** Health and Wellness program (including free annual skin checks/flu vaccinations, biennial health assessments, seasonal fitness and wellness sessions)**:

- ** Access to on-site gym facility (at the Civic Centre)**:

- ** Hourly rate: $46.25 to $48.87 per year plus super**

**About the City of Gosnells (City)**

The City serves a diverse community of more than 135,000 residents. The City is a large local government in Western Australia with a reputation for professionalism, innovation and excellence. City employees enjoy a work environment that encourages professional development and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

**About this position**

The Leisure and Culture Branch is seeking a dedicated professional to ensure the effective organisation, maintenance and accessibility of the City of Gosnells library collection - both digital and physical. This role is central to enabling seamless customer access to a diverse range of resources, enhancing discoverability through innovative cataloguing and metadata practices.

The position also plays a key role in the City's transition from MARC (Machine-Readable Cataloguing) to BIBFRAME (Bibliographic Framework) and involves close collaboration with the Library Management System (LMS) provider and the City's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) team to support system maintenance, data accuracy and integration.

Experience using BIBFRAME and other emerging technologies to optimise resource access will be highly regarded.

**What we are looking for**

To be successful, you must be able to demonstrate:

- Sound experience and knowledge in the management of digital and physical items content, including metadata standards
- Knowledge of BIBFRAME
- Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.

**Essential requirements**
- Qualification in Library and Information Management or equivalent
- Driver's licence.

**In return we can offer you**

A challenging and rewarding position, competitive salary, additional superannuation contributions, professional development opportunities, as well as the opportunity to work in a friendly environment and contribute to a forward-thinking Local Government.

Human Resources can be contacted on 9397 3362.

**Applications close at 4 pm on 22 May 2025.**
- The City reserves the right to conduct interviews before the closing date._
- Applications Close: 22 May 2025