Library Technician

State Library of Queensland; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

State Library of Queensland – South Bank is seeking Library Technicians to join the Metadata team. You will work in a client-focused environment helping shape how the Library's collections are discovered, accessed, used, and preserved.

The role requires experience with library systems, cataloguing and metadata standards (LCSH, RDA, DACS, MARC21). Candidates should hold a relevant qualification and be eligible for ALIA membership; good attention to detail and strong technical skills are essential.

Formación

• Hold a relevant library qualification and be eligible for ALIA membership.
• Experience with library systems, cataloguing, and metadata standards.
• Strong attention to detail, troubleshooting, and critical thinking.

Responsabilidades

• Process published and original materials in line with metadata standards.
• Support discovery, access and preservation of collections.

Conocimientos

Library systems

Cataloguing

Metadata standards

LCSH

RDA

DACS

MARC21

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Critical thinking

Digital content

Educación

Library qualification

Descripción del empleo

State Library of Queensland – South Bank QLD

If you're driven by the idea of making knowledge discoverable and contributing to a legacy of learning, this may be the perfect role for you! As part of our Metadata team, you'll work in a client-focused environment where your contributions help shape how State Library's physical, digital, and electronic collections are discovered, accessed, used, and preserved.

Library Technicians in the Metadata team process a range of published and original materials, making the work interesting and varied every day. The role requires experience with using library systems, cataloguing, and a strong understanding of metadata standards including LCSH, RDA, DACS and MARC21, and working with published and original material collections. Skills with attention to detail, troubleshooting, critical thinking, and a high proficiency with digital content and technical systems are essential.

To be considered for this role, you are required to hold a relevant or related qualification and be eligible for technical membership of the Australian Library and information Association (ALIA).

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.