Content & Collections Librarian: Digital & Physical Steward

UNSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three extra leave days during December

Career development opportunities

Course discounts

Flexible 17% superannuation

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Gym access

Parking

Job summary

UNSW Canberra is seeking a Content & Collections Librarian to oversee the Academy Library's physical and digital collections and to enhance content services for learning, teaching and research. The role collaborates with UNSW Sydney library teams to support discovery and access.

The successful candidate will manage acquisitions, cataloguing and digital platforms, ensuring high-quality service and stewardship of resources.

Qualifications

• A degree in Library and Information Studies, Information Management or a related discipline, with eligibility for ALIA membership.
• Extensive contemporary collection management experience for physical and electronic collections.
• Experience with Ex Libris library management suite and Springshare software modules advantageous.
• Experience analysing collection and financial data and producing reports for decisions.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift/move items up to 10 kg per WHS practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate collection development, acquisition and maintenance to support learning and research.
• Manage library content across shared digital platforms and systems to improve discoverability.
• Provide expert advice and reporting on collection performance and budget expenditure.
• Support a positive client experience for UNSW Canberra library clients.

Skills

Library management

Content management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

WHS compliance

Education

Library & Information Studies degree

Tools

Ex Libris Alma

Springshare

Job description

UNSW Canberra is seeking a Content & Collections Librarian to oversee the Academy Library's physical and digital collections and to enhance content services for learning, teaching and research. The role collaborates with UNSW Sydney library teams to support discovery and access.

The successful candidate will manage acquisitions, cataloguing and digital platforms, ensuring high-quality service and stewardship of resources.