Position Description – Librarian - Library Resources and Access

Position Details

Position Title: Librarian – Library Resources and Access

Position Number: 30001930

College/Portfolio: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education)

School/Group: RMIT University Library

Campus Location: Based at the Bundoora West campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University.

Classification: HEW 6

Employment Type: Fixed Term

Time Fraction: 1.00

RMIT University RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise. Our mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation, teaching and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work.

One of ’s original educational institutions founded in 1887, RMIT University now has 82,000 students including 12,000 at postgraduate level.

The University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in professional and practical education, applied and innovative research, and engagement with the needs of industry and the cities in which we are located.

With three campuses in (Central Business District, Brunswick and Bundoora), two in Vietnam (Hanoi and ) and a centre in Barcelona, Spain, RMIT is a truly global university. RMIT also offers programs through partners in Singapore, Hong Kong, mainland China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Belgium, Germany, Austria and The Netherlands, and enjoys research and industry partnerships on every continent.

RMIT prides itself on the strong industry links it has forged over its 129-year history. Collaboration with industry is integral to the University’s leadership in applied research and education, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

We are a 5-Star university under the QS Stars international evaluation system, and are 21st in the world among universities less than 50 years old (2015 QS Top 50 Under 50 index).

RMIT features among the world’s top 200 institutions in 13 of the 30 subject areas in the 2015 QS subject rankings. We are among the world’s top 100 universities in Art and Design; Architecture and the Built Environment; Engineering (Civil and Structural; Electrical and Electronic; and Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing); Computer Science; and Business and Management Studies.

The University’s research was ranked among the best in the world in the 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia evaluation. RMIT was rated “well above world standard” in 13 fields and “above world standard” in a further nine fields. www.rmit.edu.au

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College/Portfolio/Group Education Portfolio

Students are central to RMIT and the Education portfolio is responsible for achieving excellent experiences and employment outcomes for all RMIT students, no matter where, through which medium and what programs they study. The portfolio has responsibility for all educational programs, ranging from certificates to postgraduate coursework programs which may be delivered through different modes and in international locations. It has responsibility for the provision of learning materials and for administrative and student support services. The Education Portfolio comprises:

 Academic Registrar’s Group;  Office of the Dean, Learning and Teaching;  Students Group;  University Library.

The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) is supported by a Director of Planning and Resources

University Library

RMIT University Library is a creative partner in the achievement of RMIT University’s teaching, learning and research goals. It provides resources, services and facilities to support the information needs of RMIT's large and globally distributed student and staff population. It engages with other groups within the University to design initiatives that have a positive impact on the student experience.

The Library increasingly delivers collections and services online to maximize access by the RMIT user population. Since 2011 the Library has adopted an e-preferred model for the provision of books and journals and now owns or subscribes to 124,600+ electronic books and 97,215 current electronic journal titles, as well as 400+ bibliographic and full text databases across all disciplines.

At RMIT Melbourne the University Library comprises three principal libraries, the Swanston Library, the Bundoora Library and the Carlton Library as well as distributed library services at the Bundoora East and Brunswick sites. They have a combined collection of over 783,000 physical items, 152 equivalent full-time staff and over 700 computers providing access to Library resources, software packages, the RMIT network and the internet. All of the libraries are networked for wireless. They provide flexible spaces for individual and group study, computer equipped group study rooms and seminar rooms for library research skills training. www.rmit.edu.au/library

Position Summary This position is part of a team responsible for organizing and carrying out tasks relevant to acquisition, management, assessment, discoverability and access to the library’s resources. This position has a particular focus on materials purchased outright in all formats, however the position may be located in any Library Resources and Access based team. Any member of the Library staff may be required to assist in other areas of Library operations for limited periods, should circumstances warrant.

Reason for Use of Fixed Term: Replacement Employee

Reporting Line Reports to: Manager, Metadata and Acquisitions Direct reports: No positions report directly to this position

Organisational Accountabilities RMIT University is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of its staff. RMIT and its staff must comply with a range of statutory requirements, including equal opportunity, occupational health and safety, privacy and trade practice. RMIT also expects staff to comply with its policy and procedures, which relate to statutory requirements and our ways of working.

Appointees are accountable for completing training on these matters and ensuring their knowledge and the knowledge of their staff is up to date.

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Key Accountabilities

● Prompt and efficient management of records for library resources in all formats including records for resources with a higher degree of complexity such as license records. ● Perform database maintenance and updating of bibliographic and holding information on the Alma system including problem solving for challenging data-sets and the original cataloguing of library resources. ● Perform manipulation and loading of descriptive data for library resources and associated financial records. ● Develop and test new work-flows and/or software including process mapping ● Contribute to implementation of the communications strategy for the Library Resources and Access Unit. ● Provide analysis of collections data and access management and provide coordination for related projects. ● Assist the Manager in the development and delivery of training within the team and to library stakeholders.

Key Selection Criteria

● Proven experience in the management of metadata using current industry description standards and schemas for Library resources in all formats, preferably in an academic library. ● Demonstrated knowledge of automated library systems and a solid understanding of relevant data formats and data migration. ● Demonstrated problem solving skills, including critical analysis and evaluation ● Demonstrated aptitude for using Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, FTP and software packages used to manipulate bibliographic and associated records. ● Proven record of adopting a flexible approach to work and adapting to a constantly changing work environment. ● Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills of a high standard and strong interpersonal skills. ● Demonstrated focus on providing an excellent customer experience.

Qualifications Degree in Library and Information Services or equivalent with subsequent relevant experience; or An equivalent combination of extensive relevant experience and/or education/training. Eligibility for membership of ALIA

Endorsed: Name: Stephen Gillespie Approved: Name: Deirdre Gillespie Title: Associate Director, Library Title: Acting University Librarian Resources Date: June 2016 Date: June 2016

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