University Library
Reference no. 802/0414D

• Initiate, deliver and promote client-centred library programs to scholars and students
• Use your knowledge of emerging digital trends to affect research outcomes
• Full-time continuing and fixed term roles available, remuneration package (full-time): $91K-$98K p.a. (which includes leave loading and up to 17% super)

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7500 permanent staff, supporting over 52,000 students.

The University Library’s modernisation agenda is focused on delivering high quality, client-centred services, information resources and learning spaces to support world-class research and research-informed teaching. As such, we are seeking to appoint innovative, energetic and collaborative individuals like you, to join our new organisational structure.

The Academic Services division manages research support services and resources that support academics, researchers, undergraduate and postgraduate students to create and communicate new knowledge.  This division is responsible for the delivery and evaluation of information and research skills development programs and online learning material, as well as the development and consolidation of Rare Books and Special Collections.

As the Academic Liaison Librarian, you will initiate, deliver and promote a range of quality client-centred Library programs. You will use your expertise in information resources and research skills development programs to assist academics, researchers and students to achieve their scholarly goals. An important aspect of your role will be to actively market library services and also customise and develop new research support services. Your practice will be informed by your knowledge of the strategic directions of the library and the broader university.

You will see yourself as a great communicator who wants to actively build relationships with clients. Also key to your success will be your knowledge of teaching and learning principles and emerging trends in information resources, and how to apply these to training and other program and support services.

This is a prime opportunity to truly effect change for the better, where your experience will ultimately serve to enhance the University’s teaching and research profile on a global scale. We very much look forward to receiving your application. For the full position description please click on the link below.

Important information for candidates:

There are three (3) full-time, continuing appointments available. There are also (3) full-time, fixed-term appointments of varying lengths (the contract end dates are 3 July 2016, 3 October 2016 and 15 November 2016 respectively).

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. 

Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 802/0414D for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 5pm 8 February 2016

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.

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