Physical Library Collections Specialist - Data-Driven

Ourmob.com.au Chemistry Pty; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Accrued Time Off program

Long-service leave after 5 years and a

Professional growth opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

CBCity is seeking a Technical Specialist Physical Collections to enhance nine branches, lead collection development and provide expert training to staff. You will use data to drive decisions on selection, deselection and budgeting, ensuring resources meet community needs and align with digital services.

You will collaborate with leadership and suppliers, manage budgets, and improve policies and procedures while maintaining high service standards and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Library and Information Science enabling eligibility for ALIA professional membership, or equivalent qualifications and experience relevant to the accountabilities.
• Experience in developing and successfully delivering training programs relevant to collection management processes.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse data and apply insights to improve collection quality and user experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and continuously improve physical library collections across the Library Service, providing specialist advice on collection selection, evaluation, deselection and ongoing development to ensure collections align with community needs, service priorities and industry best practice.
• Monitor, analyse and report on collection performance, using data and evidence-based insights to inform collection development, resource allocation and budgeting decisions.
• Deliver training, guidance and professional support to build staff capability and promote consistent collection management practices across the Library Service.
• Collaborate with branch staff, library leadership, the eServices team and suppliers to ensure collections meet community needs and that physical and digital collections complement one another.
• Manage collection budgets, procurement activities and supplier relationships to achieve collection objectives and deliver value for money.
• Utilise and support the Library Management System to facilitate collection management, reporting, workflow efficiencies and issue resolution.
• Develop, review and maintain collection policies, procedures, standards and guidelines that support best practice and continuous improvement.

Skills

Data analysis

Budget management

Staff training

Collection development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Library and Information Science

Job description

CBCity is seeking a Technical Specialist Physical Collections to enhance nine branches, lead collection development and provide expert training to staff. You will use data to drive decisions on selection, deselection and budgeting, ensuring resources meet community needs and align with digital services.

You will collaborate with leadership and suppliers, manage budgets, and improve policies and procedures while maintaining high service standards and customer experience.