Library Collections and Digitisation Specialist

CSIRO; Canberra; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% superannuation

Job summary

The CSIRO Library in Canberra manages extensive physical and digital collections, supporting researchers with fast access to critical information. You will help fulfil inter-library loan requests, digitisation projects and daily delivery duties within a distributed team.

As part of the Library Collections team, you will ensure high-quality service delivery, maintain repository records, and assist with training and documentation to uphold CSIRO’s information standards.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Librarianship or Information Management or equivalent experience.
• Experience with library collections management and access/delivery.
• Experience with Alma or similar library systems.
• Experience in digitisation and image capture.
• Strong organization and time management to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake collection retrieval, maintenance and end processing of physical collection acquisitions, weeding and re-housing, holdings maintenance, serial check-in and claiming.
• Provide access to Library collections through inter-library loan and collection circulation activities, fulfil document delivery and collection requests for CSIRO people and external requesters.
• Prepare and capture CSIRO publications for inclusion in CSIRO’s Research Publications Repository according to Library standards, including quality assurance checking.
• Maintain clear communication with library users regarding processing and delivery of requests.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver Black Mountain Library onsite services and programs.
• Contribute to on-the-job training of Library colleagues in areas of subject matter expertise, including developing and maintaining guidelines and related documentation.

Skills

Library collections management

Interlibrary loan

Document delivery systems

Digital image capture

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Relevant Librarianship/Information Management qualification or equivalent

Tools

Alma library system

Document delivery platforms

Job description

Acknowledgement of Country

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation .

Role highlights

• Support access to CSIRO’s world class scientific information & library resources
• Manage physical & digitisation collections and document delivery services
• Deliver high-quality library services as part of a collaborative team

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

Visit CSIRO.au for more information.

The opportunity

The CSIRO Library plays a vital role in supporting research and innovation by providing access to world-class information resources, specialist expertise and library services. As part of the Library Collections team, you will help manage and maintain CSIRO’s extensive physical and digital collections, fulfil library and inter‑library loan requests, and support the digitisation of specialist scientific materials.

Working collaboratively within a geographically distributed team, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality library services, ensuring researchers and staff can readily access the information they need to advance scientific discovery.

High‑level duties include

• Undertake collection retrieval, maintenance and management activities, including end processing of physical collection acquisitions, weeding and re‑housing, holdings maintenance, serial check‑in and claiming, etc.
• Under direction, provide access to Library collections through inter‑library loan and collection circulation activities, fulfil document delivery and collection requests for CSIRO people and external requesters.
• Under direction, prepare and capture CSIRO publications for inclusion in CSIRO’s Research Publications Repository according to Library standards, including quality assurance checking.
• Maintain clear communication with library users regarding processing and delivery of requests.
• Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, contribute to the delivery of Black Mountain Library onsite services and programs.
• Contribute to on‑the‑job training of Library colleagues in areas of subject matter expertise, including developing and maintaining guidelines and related documentation.

Role particulars

Location and office arrangements:Black Mountain, ACT

Salary: AU$76,068 - AU$96,813 per annum, plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure & work schedule: Term appointment, 10 Sept 2026 - 7 Oct 2027

Reference: 103956

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

Essential Criteria

• Relevant qualification in Librarianship or Information Management or equivalent relevant work experience in providing document delivery and/or digitisation programs for library collection materials.
• Experience in library collections management and maintenance, and physical collections access and delivery.
• Experience in or understanding of using document delivery management systems and high‑end library management systems such as Alma.
• Experience in or understanding of materials preparation and digital image capture, processing and quality assurance.
• Task organisation and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines, as well as ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve service outcomes and key performance indicators.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow procedures and exercise judgement within agreed service frameworks.

Desirable

• Understanding of delivery of services and programs relevant to physical libraries.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.

Not sure if you meet all the criteria?

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact [e-mail] and let us know how we can support you.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO , offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO .

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Platinum Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility

This is a security assessed position, applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens only with the successful candidate being required to be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Baseline level.Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Child safety

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy .

Applications close

Sunday 13th of September, 11pm AEST