Weekend Services Librarian

Barr Smith Library

Job Reference Number: 14759

 Position Requirements | Salary | Superannuation | Term of Position | Further Information | Applications

A qualified librarian with a strong commitment to customer service and excellent communication skills is required to lead frontline Library weekend service provision to support University teaching and research activities.  The Weekend Services Librarian is required to provide information services to users on Saturdays and Sundays and as senior officer on duty, is responsible for all weekend library services, and for dealing with all non routine and complex enquiries.

Position hours vary; with base hours of 8 hours per week December – February, increasing to maximum weekly of 17 hours during teaching weeks.  Weekly hours include one shift per week during standard business hours.  The Weekend Services Librarian contributes to the Lending Services and Document Delivery department, working within a flexible, proactive and supportive environment.

 

Position Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and train staff
• Demonstrated ability to use a wide range of scholarly information and internet resources
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• University degree with a qualification giving eligibility for professional membership of ALIA.

 

Salary

Salary: (HEO5) $55,510 – 61,944 per annum, pro rata (0.2FTE) at 8 hours per week minimum, 17 hours per week during semester 1 and 2 teaching weeks. 

 

Superannuation

Plus an employer superannuation contribution of 17% applies.

 

Term of Position

This continuing position is available immediately.

 

Further Information

Please refer to the position description or alternatively contact Margaret Colmer, telephone: 8313 5349 or email: margaret.colmer@adelaide.edu.au 

 

Applications

Closing date: 10 February 2012

Your application should:

• include your résumé/Curriculum Vitae
• address the knowledge and experience and qualifications section of the Position Description
• quote the relevant reference number
• include residency status
• include the names, addresses and/or email details of three referees.

Email applications to patricia.hawke@adelaide.edu.au or forward to:

Ms Patricia Hawke
University of Adelaide Library
The University of Adelaide
South Australia 5005