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Macquarie University is first among the nation's universities under 50 years of age due to significant investment in areas of research
excellence. Located on 126 hectares, we enjoy excellent facilities and we are easily accessible by rail and bus. The new Macquarie
University Library opened in August 2011 and is the first University Library in Australia to install an Automated Storage and Retrieval
System (ASRS). This technology underpins a shift in focus from traditional hard copy resources to support for technology enabled
learning.
Within the Library, the role of the Library Services team is to deliver client focused services utilising new and emerging technologies
in line with University strategic directions for a blended learning and research experience.
The Role
As a Research Librarian you will be part of a discipline group responsible for the development and provision
of high quality services for clients within a designated Faculty. Reporting to a Library Discipline Group Leader, you will collaborate
to develop and deliver research and teaching support services and products in the physical and virtual environments. You will be
providing services at the point of need including in the Faculty, through the Library's virtual services and through designing services
and products for 24/7 online access.
Your designated discipline group will be part of a team with a specific client focus. With colleagues of your team and
utilising your client knowledge and client research data you will collaborate to plan service provision that meets clients' expressed
needs, is in line with modern information provision and is aligned with the University's strategic directions. To ensure in depth
understanding of those needs you will participate in usability studies and other means of testing designed to gain clients perspective.
We are looking for people willing to take on new challenges, who can demonstrate an active interest in ongoing changes
affecting the library environment, who recognise the importance of partnership building and have excellent communication skills and the
ability to work effectively in a team.
Day, evening and weekend shifts will be required.
Selection Criteria
To be considered for this position, you must address the following selection criteria below in a document and upload it as part of
the application process.
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Degree or equivalent experience in library, information science or related discipline
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Skill and experience in identifying and responding to research and teaching needs of academic clients
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Skill and experience in the provision of in-depth advice and support to academic and research staff and students, with expertise in
business and economics highly desirable.
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Knowledge of information literacy principles and experience in the provision of advice and support on the effective use of
information resources
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Knowledge of research tools and resources
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Skill and experience in the provision of services in a team environment
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both face to face and online environment
For further details on the role and responsibilities, please see the position description below.
Please review the position description on www.jobs.mq.edu.aufor full details
on the role.
Please note that only those applications submitted via the Macquarie University Online recruitment system www.jobs.mq.edu.auwill be accepted.
To learn more about Macquarie University Library, please go to http://www.mq.edu.au/on_campus/library/
Appointment Type:
Full time continuing.
Macquarie University is an EO Employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications are encouraged from people with a
disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); Indigenous Australians, people who identify as GLBTI; and
those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Applications need to be submitted through the Macquarie University online recruitment system. Where circumstances such as disability or remote location
prohibit your access to our online system please contact the enquiries person listed in this advertisement for assistance.
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