Scholarly Information Services Librarian
Location: Footscray, Australia
JOB INFO
- Job Identification: 14483
- Job Category: Learning & Research Support
- Locations: Footscray Park
- Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
- Job Schedule: Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION
Exciting opportunity to deliver high quality support to our undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Join an agile, collaborative and high performing team.
The position is located at our Footscray Park Campus.
About Us:
At Victoria University, 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.
About the Role:
Reporting to the relevant College Librarian and working closely with colleagues across the Library and University, the Scholarly Information Services Librarian role will help support the delivery of high-quality, strategically aligned library services that support the successful learning, teaching, and research outcomes of the University. You will play a key role in curriculum design and development by identifying and selecting appropriate information sources and support the creation and delivery of targeted training programs and modules to enhance student scholarly literacy for your College.
This is a full time position at a HEP 6, $85,667 - $92,728 classification working 36.75 hours per week over a continuing contract period.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver high quality advice and services to relevant stakeholders regarding Library learning, teaching and research services, resources and facilities.
- Provide advice, training and support for researchers in relation to undertaking effective scholarly communication, research data management and optimisation of research outputs.
- Facilitate the development of student and staff capability in relation to scholarly literacy via the promotion and delivery of strategically and curriculum aligned training programs and modules.
About You:
- Knowledge of the academic library sector in relation to scholarly literacy, information management and collection development.
- Familiarity with learning management systems and principles of learning design.
- Highly motivated and able to exercise a high level of judgement, initiative, independence and problem-solving.
What We Offer:
For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit the university's staff benefits page.
How to Apply:
To view a copy of the position description, Scholarly Information Services Librarian please click here.
Your application must include:
- A cover letter,
- Your curriculum vitae/resume,
- Your responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description.
- Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registrations.
Application Closing Date: Monday 28th of October 2024, at 5 PM (AEST).
Who Do You Contact?
For further information relating to the position, please contact Cameron Barrie, Educational & Research Librarian, by email at Cameron.Barrie@vu.edu.au.
To discuss any required adjustments or needs during the recruitment and selection process, please reach out to Shiva Foroutan, from the Recruitment and Rewards team at Shiva.Foroutan@vu.edu.au.
Our Commitment to Protecting Country:
Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at VU:
The University encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field. The University believes that diversity of the workforce adds value to the University and creates a stronger, richer working environment for everyone. The University is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with particular access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to contact the designated contact person for the role to discuss their needs.
APPLY NOW
