Library Technician

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working arrangements

Annual leave loading

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria seeks a Library Cataloguer to maintain and develop our library collections at Melbourne sites. You will handle print journals, update records, process bindings, and catalogue diverse materials following RDA standards.

The role also involves digitising materials for the Canto DAM system and responding to enquiries from a broad range of stakeholders. Strong attention to detail and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Library and Information Services required.
• Eligibility for professional membership ofALIA.
• Experience in a specialised library.
• Knowledge of RDA and MARC 21 cataloguing.
• Experience with library management systems.

Responsabilités

• Maintain and develop the library's collections.
• Accession print journals and update item records.
• Follow up overdue issues and prepare materials for binding.
• Catalogue diverse resources using RDA standards.
• Digitise materials for the Canto DAM system.
• Respond to enquiries from stakeholders.
• Deliver informative library tours for staff and select groups.

Connaissances

RDA cataloguing

MARC 21

Library systems

Microsoft 365

Digitisation

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Formation

Diploma of Library and Information Services

Outils

Canto DAM

Description du poste

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (RBGV) is one of Victoria's most recognised and respected public institutions, contributing to world‑class scientific research, conservation and education while creating meaningful experiences for visitors.

Across our Melbourne and Cranbourne sites, we connect people with plants and the natural world, supporting environmental sustainability, community wellbeing and cultural engagement. For further information please visit https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/

What You'll Do

You'll play an important role in maintaining and developing the library's collections, managing print journals through accessioning, updating item records, following up on overdue issues and preparing materials for binding. You'll catalogue a diverse range of resources in accordance with Resource Description and Access (RDA) standards, including materials in languages other than English, while balancing priorities to ensure accurate cataloguing and efficient library operations. The role also involves digitising materials for the Canto digital asset management system, responding to enquiries from a diverse range of stakeholders, and delivering informative library tours for staff and selected special interest groups.

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate will bring a Diploma of Library and Information Services or equivalent qualification, with eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), alongside experience working in a specialised library and a sound understanding of standard library procedures. You'll have demonstrated expertise in cataloguing using RDA and MARC 21 standards, experience with a range of library management systems, and confidence using Microsoft 365 and digitisation and image processing applications. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team will be essential. An interest in botany, science and/or history will be highly regarded, along with the flexibility to manage competing priorities and undertake the manual handling of library materials as required.

All other key selection criteria can be found in the position description which is located under the attachments heading on the Victorian Government Careers website.

Working with Us

• As an employee you will benefit from flexible working arrangements to assist in creating genuine work/life balance, annual leave loading, access to an Employee Assistance Program and much more.

Enquiries can be directed by email to ***********@rbg.vic.gov.au.

RBGV is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our organisation is a proudly child safe organisation and committed to protecting children and young people from harm.

All applicants will be required to complete the necessary pre-employment checks prior to appointment.