Collection Access Officer

3 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time
  • Employment Type: Full Time Ongoing
  • Remuneration: $78584 + 17% superannuation + leave loading
  • Location: Kensington, Randwick and Paddington UNSW Campus

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters

UNSW Library’s Research Collections are an important part of the scholarly resources available for UNSW staff and students. They are well used and managing the borrowing and circulation is a key service of the Library. The Collection Access Officer is part of the team responsible for the maintenance and digitisation of these collections including processing requests, maintaining reservations shelf, actioning reports, relocating and remediating collections, managing missing items processes and digitising physical collection items.

The role works across all UNSW Sydney Library locations. The role operates Monday to Friday, business hours. Due to the nature of the position, there is no remote work available.

Main responsibilities Summary

  • Action collection maintenance and collection service reports including: retrieve and process requested items, including intercampus and off campus; manage expired requests; audit active requests; manage missing items; process Collection Maintenance Framework tasks
  • Discharge and reshelve returned items, process items used in the Library
  • Record and collate statistics for reporting purposes
  • Contribute to ongoing collection projects including stocktake, remediation and relocation of the Library collection items
  • Repair physical items
  • Digitise physical collection items by scanning and editing according to agreed standards

Who You Are

We are looking for someone who is aligned with UNSW’s vision and values, who enjoys working with physical collections and supporting student experience.

  • Relevant experience in the provision of library services including physical collections and an understanding of the role of an academic library and the resources and services expected by library users
  • Substantial experience in coordinating library collections, including maintenance, circulation, reporting and analysis, and relocation
  • Experience using a library management system such as Ex Libris Alma would be highly regarded but not essential

Candidates need to have full time ongoing working rights for the role – no sponsorship are available.  

Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.  Our benefits include: 

    • Access to up to 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments 
    • Additional 3 days of leave over the end of the year period 
    • Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

Recruitment process: Please submit your resume and a cover letter, addressing why you are interested in the role and addressing those 3 questions (250 words max per question):

  1. The Collection Access Officer is responsible for a wide range of physical collections services including circulation, maintenance and digitisation. Could you describe your experience in delivering any of those services? Could you provide any specific examples of your experience?
  2. The Collection Access Officer is part of a diverse team and often works together with other team members to achieve the team’s goals. Could you tell us about a time you participated in a project and what role did you play? How did you work collaboratively with others?  What was the outcome of the project?
  3. Could you describe your experience working with library systems particularly related to physical collection activities?

You can send via the ‘Apply Now’ button. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Applications close:  8 December 7PM

Get in touch for questions or support: Baichen Zhao, Team Leader Digital & Collection Access b.zhao@unsw.edu.au

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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