[Hum-DIS] FW: [WAIN] Librarian position within Information Services at UWA

[Kerry Smith]

From: wain-bounces at lists.curtin.edu.au [mailto:wain-bounces at lists.curtin.edu.au] On Behalf Of Merrilee Albatis
Sent: Wednesday, 21 November 2012 8:42 AM
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Subject: [WAIN] Librarian position within Information Services at UWA

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LIBRARIAN 1 (REF: 4192)
INFORMATION SERVICES<http://www.is.uwa.edu.au/>, UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

*                     2 positions
*                     Ongoing appointment and 12 month appointment
*                     Salary range:  Level 5/6 $59,662 - $72,516 p.a.
*                     Closing date:  Tuesday 27 November 2012

The University of Western Australia requires innovative and client-focused librarians to perform a range of duties within Information Services. The permanent position provides an opportunity to develop leadership and management skills as it will have responsibility for coordinating and supervising operational work in the Science Library.

We are seeking a person with:
*                     Energy and vision
*                     Initiative and aptitude
*                     A willingness to respond to challenges

New graduates are encouraged to apply.

The University offers an attractive benefit package including superannuation, salary packaging, excellent leave provisions and a challenging and supportive working environment.

To discuss or clarify any aspects of the position please contact Merrilee Albatis on 6488 2836 or email merrilee.albatis at uwa.edu.au<mailto:merrilee.albatis at uwa.edu.au>

Application Details:  Please obtain the position's application package by accessing the website http://jobs.uwa.edu.au/ or telephoning the 24 hour "hotline" on 6488 3733.  Essential details of the University's application procedures are contained in the package.

Download the application form (choose one format) word (doc)<http://www.hr.uwa.edu.au/__data/page/182113/Professional_&_General_Staff_Vacancy_Application.doc>;  rtf<http://www.hr.uwa.edu.au/__data/page/167027/Professional_&_General_Staff_Vacancy_Application.rtf>;  pdf<http://www.hr.uwa.edu.au/__data/page/9531/Professional_&_General_Staff_Vacancy_Application.pdf>
The application form contains details to submit your application and other relevant details.

ROLE STATEMENT
As the appointee you will, under limited direction, provide professional library services to library users, be assigned to a portfolio of responsibilities taken from those listed below and contribute to programmes, services and projects for Information Services as a whole.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

*         Advise clients on identifying and using information resources

*         Plan, design and deliver information literacy programmes

*         Plan, design and deliver staff training programmes

*         Promote information resources and services relevant to the teaching, learning and research needs of clients

*         Assist with the management and development of collections including identifying, evaluating, selecting and acquiring resources

*         Create, source, and maintain accurate metadata for information systems according to standards

*         Assist in the modelling, allocation, and monitoring of the information resources budget

*         Assist in the development, implementation, and review of standards and procedures in information acquisition and access management and keep abreast of developing standards and practices

*         Coordinate and supervise the work of Library Officers including induction, training and ongoing development

*         Other duties as required

SPECIFIC WORK CAPABILITIES (SELECTION CRITERIA)

*         University degree

*         A relevant tertiary qualification in library and information science qualification recognised for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association

*         A demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, email and the Internet

*         Willingness to work in any library

*         A demonstrated client focus and well developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

*         Ability to work flexibly in a rapidly changing environment including the capacity to acquire new skills and knowledge and apply them to new situations

*         Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a variety of teams and to provide leadership

*         Demonstrated analytical skills, the ability to think creatively and an innovative approach to service delivery and information access

*         Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of reference work

*         Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current cataloguing and metadata standards including AACR2, LCSH, DDC

*         Demonstrated skills in the evaluation, use and development of information resources

*         Ability to deliver effective training



________________________________
Merrilee Albatis | Assistant Director, Research and Learning Support (Science and Engineering)
Information Services
The University of Western Australia M312
35 Stirling Highway CRAWLEY WA 6009
Ph: +61 8 6488 2836    fax: + 61 8 6488 1137
merrilee.albatis at uwa.edu.au<mailto:merrilee.albatis at uwa.edu.au>
www.is.uwa.edu.au<http://www.is.uwa.edu.au/>
CRICOS Provider Code 00126G
Achieve International Excellence



________________________________
Merrilee Albatis | Assistant Director, Research and Learning Support (Science and Engineering)
Information Services
The University of Western Australia M312
35 Stirling Highway CRAWLEY WA 6009
Ph: +61 8 6488 2836    fax: + 61 8 6488 1137
merrilee.albatis at uwa.edu.au<mailto:merrilee.albatis at uwa.edu.au>
www.is.uwa.edu.au<http://www.is.uwa.edu.au/>
CRICOS Provider Code 00126G
Achieve International Excellence

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