Liaison Librarian

University of Southern Queensland; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 88,457 - 95,802; Full time

Job summary

An innovative academic institution is seeking a motivated Liaison Librarian to enhance the student experience through the development of engaging online resources and training. This role is pivotal in supporting students and academics in accessing scholarly information, contributing to a world-class library service. As part of a collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on learning and teaching within a vibrant educational community. If you are passionate about information literacy and eager to help others succeed, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively in a service-oriented team.
• Experience in designing and developing online educational resources.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact for students and academics.
• Design and develop online educational resources and provide training.

Skills

Information Literacy

Digital Literacy

Collaboration

Training and Support

Education

Relevant Degree in Library Science or Information Management

Tools

Online Education Resources Development

Job description

The UniSQ Library provides highly regarded information services that support the University in its pursuit of excellence in learning, teaching, research and community service. Our Liaison Librarians play a key ‘front line’ role in coordinating the development and delivery of programs and services that enhance the student experience and build the information and digital literacies capacity of students, academic and professional staff.

Our Research and Education Liaison team is seeking a motivated Liaison Librarian to support students to develop their competence and confidence with information and digital literacies.

What you’ll do

As Liaison Librarian, you will be a primary point of contact for academics, students, researchers, and other key stakeholders. You will design and develop online and interactive, open education resources; provide training and support that assists academics and students to effectively access and utilise scholarly information resources; and contribute to student learning, teaching, and research.

Reporting directly to the Senior Health Sciences Librarian, you will:

With three campuses based within the south-east Queensland, there is an expectation that you will travel between locations regularly to support the respective Schools in their academic endeavours.

What will help you succeed?

Key to your success in these roles will be your ability to work collaboratively within a service-oriented team and fully embrace the challenge of renewing and evolving into a world-class academic library service. In addition, you will have:

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

Reference Number: 0028_02/25

Term: Full-time continuing appointment (36 hrs/week)

Salary: Total remuneration range $104,689 to $113,382 pa (includes salary range of $88,457 to $95,802 pa, employer superannuation contributions of 17% of salary and annual leave loading)

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making.

If you know that these roles are right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.

For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey available on our website.

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