Scholarly Resources Librarian

Join a team committed to shaping the future of library services.
- The position is located at our St Albans Campus with flexible arrangements available.

**About Us**:
At Victoria University (VU), our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our _Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. _One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and forward-thinking librarian with expertise in metadata standards and resource description to enhance access to library resources and enrich the user experience.

**About the Role**:
The Scholarly Resources Librarian (Metadata & Access) plays a key role in enhancing the accessibility and discoverability of the library’s scholarly resources through metadata management and resource optimisation.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Ensuring accurate workflows and quality assurance processes for the exchange of bibliographic records and metadata across knowledgebases, discovery layers, and the library management system.
- Developing and maintaining high-quality metadata for digital, physical, and special collections, ensuring adherence to metadata standards and best practices.
- Identifying and enhancing legacy metadata to improve user access to library and information resources

This is a full time ongoing position at the HEP 6 classification level, salary range $88,691 - $96,001 per annum working 36.75 hours per week.

For a copy of the position description, please click here**:Scholarly Resources Librarian (Metadata & Access)**

**About You**:
You thrive in both technical and collaborative environments. You enjoy working with systems and data while actively contributing to initiatives that benefit students, faculty, and researchers. You have a keen eye for detail, a methodical approach to problem-solving, and a passion for connecting users with the information they need.

**How to Apply**:
Applications must be submitted as a **single document**comprising:

- A cover letter
- Your curriculum vitae/resume
- Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description
- Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registrations

**Note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria will NOT be considered.**

**Applications close on Tuesday 27 May 2025 at 5:00 pm (AEST)**

**What We Offer**:
VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Jobs at VU Webpage

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