Library Resources Officer

Careers at Council; Mosman; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health subsidy

Tertiary study assistance

Fitness passport

Work-life balance

Job summary

Mosman Council is seeking a Library Officer to provide reference and information services, lending, and reader advisory support at Mosman Library Services. You will coordinate inter-library loans and access to multicultural collections, while helping manage collections and data reporting.

The role requires a Library & Information Science qualification, experience with library systems, strong communication, and excellent organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Library and Information Science (or equivalent).
• Experience delivering reference and information services with library resources and databases.
• Strong communication, customer service and interpersonal skills in a team setting.
• Highly organised with strong computer skills, including Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service through reference, information, lending and reader advisory services.
• Coordinate inter-library loans, reservations and access to multicultural and community language collections.
• Support management and accessibility of library collections, including periodicals, shelving and collection maintenance.
• Contribute to library operations through data reporting and administrative support.

Skills

Library science

Reference services

Communication skills

Microsoft 365

Education

Tertiary qualification in Library and Information Science

Tools

Library management systems

Libraries Australia Document Delivery

Job description

• A unique opportunity to join Mosman Library Services
• Full-time permanent opportunity with Rostered Day Off every 3 weeks
• Package from $73,113 to $94,468 pa inclusive of 12% super

Why Apply?

Join us in creating a vibrant, progressive and sustainable community.

We are an innovative and progressive lower north shore Council with a rich history dating back to the 1890s and many heritage-listed sites. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, this area has something to offer everyone.

We are a smaller Council, offering diverse and rewarding work. Mosman Council have a close-knit culture, with networking encouraged to support all teams.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities, health and fitness subsidy, tertiary study assistance program, access to fitness passport offering discounted gym memberships, and genuine work-life balance. Additionally, our staff have the opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents.

We invite you to learn more about what Mosman Council has to offer. View the full listhere.

What You'll Be Working On

• Deliver exceptional customer service through reference, information, lending and reader advisory services.
• Coordinate inter-library loans, reservations and access to multicultural and community language collections.
• Support the management and accessibility of library collections, including periodicals, shelving and collection maintenance.
• Contribute to library operations through data reporting, administrative support and teamwork to ensure high-quality service delivery.

What You'll Bring to the Role

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Library and Information Science (or equivalent).
• Experience delivering reference and information services, including the use of library management systems, databases and digital resources.
• Strong communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Highly organised with strong computer skills (Microsoft 365), the ability to manage competing priorities.

In addition to the above, the position is identified as a Child-Related position under the Commission of Children and Young People Act 1998 and the successful candidate is required to hold a valid Working With Children Check.

The following qualifications and experience will be highly regarded:

• Experience coordinating Inter Library Loans and using the Libraries Australia Document Delivery service.
• Experience supporting digital library resources, library programs and/or makerspace activities.
• Current First Aid Certificate.

Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people