Status: Permanent Full Time – Term TimeLocation: Valley Campus, The Valley Way GungahlinPlease note there may be occasions where you will be required to work at the Forde Campus.Qualifications: Diploma in Library and Information Services or Certificate III or IV in Library and Information Services for equivalent.Line Management: This position is responsible to the Teacher Librarians and Executive Director of Learning Operations and ultimately the Principal.DutiesLIBRARY TECHNICIAN Undertake cataloguing and classification procedures for new resources including:Search, verify, import and amend bibliographic records from SCIS and other online databases.Original cataloguing using DDCMaintain digital resources including ebooks and digital magazines.Download and import MARC records from database subscriptions.Oversee and maintain library systems and provide systems reports.Ensure the maintenance of the Senior School library collection including stocktaking and orderingMaintain the Senior School library space, including managing bookings, staff supervision and displays. Ensure data in the Library Management system is current and up to dateAdvise Library staff of new services and standards with regard to Library cataloguing.Respond to staff requests.Prepare resource lists as required.Foster industry involvement in order to stay abreast of industry standards relating to issues such as copyright, software, best practice etc.Maintain appropriate level of professional development.GENERAL LIBRARY ASSISTANTAssist with the supervision of students in the LibraryAssist with circulation.Process and repair new and existing resourcesAssist with the circulation and storage of senior school textbooksMaintain a safe workplace environment.Other duties as directed by the Teacher Librarians/ English teachersSkills & Knowledge RequiredExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with both adults and students.Ability to work as part of a team.Experience in maintaining a safe working environment.Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate records.An understanding of relevant Work Health and Safety legislation and requirements in a school Library setting.Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration.Current first aid certificate or ability to gain the qualification.Willingness to undertake a range of duties as requested.Terms and ConditionsThe successful applicant will be employed under the Independent School ACT (Support and Operational Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2021. The ApplicationApplicants should provide the following documents: -Covering letter, addressing the requirements listed above and outlining how you would approach the position (no more than 3 pages in length)Curriculum vitae (no more than 4 pages)A copy of your academic transcript/qualifications (if applicable)Working with Vulnerable People registrationDetails of three professional referees Applications Close: Wednesday, 19 February 2025  AUD Gungahlin 2912

Library Technician

Status: Permanent Full Time – Term Time

Location: Valley Campus, The Valley Way Gungahlin

Please note there may be occasions where you will be required to work at the Forde Campus.

Qualifications: Diploma in Library and Information Services or Certificate III or IV in Library and Information Services for equivalent.

Line Management: This position is responsible to the Teacher Librarians and Executive Director of Learning Operations and ultimately the Principal.

Duties

LIBRARY TECHNICIAN 

Undertake cataloguing and classification procedures for new resources including:

  • Search, verify, import and amend bibliographic records from SCIS and other online databases.
  • Original cataloguing using DDC
  • Maintain digital resources including ebooks and digital magazines.
  • Download and import MARC records from database subscriptions.
  • Oversee and maintain library systems and provide systems reports.
  • Ensure the maintenance of the Senior School library collection including stocktaking and ordering
  • Maintain the Senior School library space, including managing bookings, staff supervision and displays.
  •  Ensure data in the Library Management system is current and up to date
  • Advise Library staff of new services and standards with regard to Library cataloguing.
  • Respond to staff requests.
  • Prepare resource lists as required.
  • Foster industry involvement in order to stay abreast of industry standards relating to issues such as copyright, software, best practice etc.
  • Maintain appropriate level of professional development.

GENERAL LIBRARY ASSISTANT

  • Assist with the supervision of students in the Library
  • Assist with circulation.
  • Process and repair new and existing resources
  • Assist with the circulation and storage of senior school textbooks
  • Maintain a safe workplace environment.
  • Other duties as directed by the Teacher Librarians/ English teachers

Skills & Knowledge Required

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with both adults and students.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Experience in maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate records.
  • An understanding of relevant Work Health and Safety legislation and requirements in a school Library setting.
  • Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
  • Current first aid certificate or ability to gain the qualification.
  • Willingness to undertake a range of duties as requested.

Terms and Conditions

The successful applicant will be employed under the Independent School ACT (Support and Operational Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2021.

 The Application

Applicants should provide the following documents: -

Covering letter, addressing the requirements listed above and outlining how you would approach the position (no more than 3 pages in length)

  • Curriculum vitae (no more than 4 pages)
  • A copy of your academic transcript/qualifications (if applicable)
  • Working with Vulnerable People registration
  • Details of three professional referees

 Applications Close: Wednesday, 19 February 2025

 

  • Posted Date 30 Jan 2025
  • Location Gungahlin
    ACT / Australia
  • Industry Education & Training
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided