Library Resource Sharing and Acquisitions Specialist

UOW; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

35-hour full-time week

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

Leave entitlements

Purchased leave options

Professional development

Job summary

University of Wollongong’s Library is seeking a Resource Sharing and Collection Development Officer to support delivery of library resources, managing readings, interlibrary loan, document delivery and acquisitions.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external library partners and suppliers to ensure timely access to high-quality library collections and services, while maintaining accurate systems and records.

Qualifications

• Completion of an associate diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a customer service, administrative or procurement environment
• Strong attention to detail with data accuracy and quality service delivery
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience using library or information management systems, or ability to quickly learn new systems
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Process subject readings, interlibrary loan and document delivery requests with timely, accurate fulfilment
• Manage acquisitions, subscriptions, ordering workflows and invoice processing for library resources
• Maintain accurate records across library systems related to resource sharing and collection development
• Monitor service turnaround times, communicate with clients and suppliers, resolve issues
• Contribute to continuous improvement through workflow enhancements, user feedback and data analysis

Skills

Customer service

Data accuracy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Library systems

Prioritisation

Education

Associate diploma

Relevant training or experience

Tools

Procurement software

Invoice processing software

Job description

University of Wollongong’s Library is seeking a Resource Sharing and Collection Development Officer to support delivery of library resources, managing readings, interlibrary loan, document delivery and acquisitions.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external library partners and suppliers to ensure timely access to high-quality library collections and services, while maintaining accurate systems and records.