Librarian

Division: CITY LIFE 

Unit: CREATIVE CITY  
Section:  LIBRARY OPERATIONS 
Salary:  AUD 79,703 per annum plus Superannuation 

Employment status: Permanent 

Employment arrangement: Full Time

Location: Sydney CBD

Option to work under a 19 day month arrangement

At the City of Sydney our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Sustainable Sydney 2030 – developing a green, global and connected city.

The Library Support Services team are seeking a skilled Librarian to join the Library Collections team at Town Hall.
 

The City of Sydney local area has a diverse population with people from a wide variety of cultural and social backgrounds.  Almost half of our residents were born overseas and approximately 30% speak a language other than English.  After English, common languages spoken are Chinese, Thai, Indonesian and Korean. City of Sydney Library provides access to a range of quality Community Language collections including Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian, Korean, Russian, Thai, and Vietnamese collections to the Sydney community. 

The primary purpose of this role is to:
 

• assist the Collections Team Leader to develop and maintain Community Language collections  
• liaise with external vendors to acquire Community Language materials that meet the needs of the CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) community
• monitor, evaluate and report on the performance of library suppliers supplying outsourced materials
• maintain and load bibliographic records from suppliers
• review and edit bibliographic records supplied by suppliers
• update and maintain written specification documents to accurately inform guidelines to suppliers
• catalogue materials, including English and Community language materials
• classify complex and specialist materials which may require in-depth knowledge of client needs and/or the subject area by applying advanced cataloguing skills and knowledge
• facilitate access to resources by ensuring the Library Management System database contains bibliographic content that adheres to Australian and International Standards
• participate in front line services to the community and perform other tasks as required.

To be successful in this role you will have a university tertiary degree, or near completion, in Library and Information Studies, proficiency in English and Chinese, excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, cataloguing knowledge and enthusiasm to work in the Collections team.

Do you want to be part of something challenging and rewarding? Are you passionate about serving our community? The City of Sydney might be the right career move for you.

To apply:  Click on 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume, respond to the online application questions and address the selection criteria as stated within the position description that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

This role will require a pre-employment medical examination and a Working With Children check.

Position description: CLICK HERE to view or download the position description.

Applications must be made online via the City’s website by 11.59pm on Wednesday 5 June 2019.

For further information contact: Sharlene Louey on 02 9265 9471.

Employee Benefits: CLICK HERE for more information on the benefits of working in Council.

At the City we provide equal employment opportunity. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.