Library Technician – Research Librarian
Marist College Ashgrove is a Catholic day and boarding school for boys in Years 5-12, situated in Brisbane's inner Northern suburbs. Inspired by the work of St Marcellin Champagnat, we pride ourselves on delivering excellent academic and career pathway results for our inclusive community of students.
The College has a vacancy for a Library Technician for with a Term 2 commencement date of 23 April. Duties include the management of the Library Website LIBGUIDES and the resourcing of the Academic Reading Program to support teaching and learning. This position is a Level 5, term-time position, for 38 hours/week currently $31.9184/hour (some evening work is required).
Tertiary qualifications at a Diploma level or equivalent in library and information services, recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) is required by the employer or knowledge, qualifications and experience that are determined by the employer as necessary to successfully carry out the duties of the position.
Essential Selection Criteria:
The ideal applicant would be able to demonstrate:
- A commitment to the Catholic and Marist ethos of the College;
- Working knowledge of library management principles and standards, AACR2, DDC22, RDA and SCIS.
- Manage and develop under the direction of the Head of Digital Literacy and Information Services the Library website – LIBGUIDES with proven ability to acquire resources through the searching of online databases and other sources for assignment support and academic reading.
- Provide a competent degree of computer technical support to resolve issues in the Resource Centre.
- Provide library services to the College including the supervision of students outside of timetabled lessons and the extended opening hours in the evening.
- Knowledge of print and digital copyright regulations and the Referencing and Bibliographic requirements of APA
Applicants should address the criteria above in their application.
Preference will be given to applicants must have prior experience in this or a similar role.
Applicants should hold, or be eligible to hold, a Blue Card, issued by the Public Safety
Business Agency.
How to Apply
Your application needs to include the following:
- Cover letter outlining why you are applying for the position;
- Resume including two referees;
- A succinct overview of how you meet each of the essential selection criteria
- A completed application form which is available from the College website
Note: To be considered for this role you must clearly address each of the essential criteria outlining how you meet the expectations.
The Recruitment Process
If your application is accepted for the next stage, you will be invited to attend an interview.
Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the College reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found. The advertisement will be removed once an appointment has been made.
All candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.
All applicants will receive an email confirmation of the receipt of their application.
Marist College Ashgrove is a non-smoking workplace.
Applications close 4 March 2019 at 12 noon.
Applications should be made through the College website and addressed to:
Julie Ward
Head of Staff Services
Marist College Ashgrove
Ph 3858 4643 or 3011 1308
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Please note that applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.