Library Technician Serials

City of Ryde; Ryde; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the City of Ryde as a Library Technician Serials and play a crucial role in maintaining and developing the library's collection services. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in library services, customer service experience, and enthusiasm for a vibrant community role. The position includes diverse responsibilities such as cataloguing and shift supervision, with supportive benefits including long service leave and parental leave.

Benefits

Long service leave after 5 years

18 weeks paid parental leave

Extra grant days at Christmas

Annual performance reviews and Award increases

Opportunity for fitness passport membership

Various health & well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cataloguing and library material classification.
• Experience in a vibrant customer service role.
• Extensive work experience in a library environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the serials service of the library’s collection.
• Work rostered weekend shifts and act as shift supervisor.
• Contribute to managing collections tasks and duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Diploma in Library and Information Services

Tools

Library Management Systems

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity within our Library Collections Team for a motivated and experienced Library Technician Serials, who is also passionate about providing excellent customer service. This position is responsible for maintaining and developing the serials service of the library’s collection for our growing and diverse community and contributes to managing collections tasks and duties in the team as required.

This role includes rostered weekend customer service shifts, evenings and acting as shift supervisor as required.

About You

• Successful completion of Diploma in Library and Information Services or equivalent qualification.
• Experience and knowledge of cataloguing and producing high quality cataloguing records.
• Familiarity with RDA, MARC 21, MARC Edit, Dewey, Library of Congress Authorities and Libraries Australia database.
• Knowledge of classification of library materials and learning resources.
• Knowledge and skill to work with various Library Management Systems.
• Attention to detail and the ability to adapt to new systems and procedures.
• Excellent teamwork skills with proven experience to also work independently.
• Experience in a vibrant customer service roleand the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Extensive work experience in a library environment.

Your commencing rate of pay will be between $69,600.48 - $76,229.10 p.a., plus superannuation, subject to your library qualifications and experience.

Note: This is a Child-Related position and employment is subject to verification of the Working With Children Check status. The cost of obtaining a WWC clearance is at the applicant's expense.

• Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
• Annual performance reviews and Award increases
• Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
• Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, etc.)

How to apply

Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview.

Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.

Closing Date: Sunday 6 July 2025 at 11:30pm

If you would like to know more, please see theposition description or contact Vanessa Maino on [phone] for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety

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