Academic Support Librarian - University Library

Job no:512035
Work type:Continuing - Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:Libraries, HEO6

(HE06) $82,879 - $89,525 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Continuing position.

This role is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team where you will collaborate and innovate to contribute to the delivery of online resources and library teaching and learning support for the University. 

Working under general direction, this role will contribute to the teaching, learning and research activities of the University. Working within the Academic Liaison team, you will deliver a range of client facing library services to students, academic and researchers. 

Integral to this role is the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships with faculties, schools and across the University through proactive and effective engagement and outreach programs. The Academic Support Librarian provides technical expertise to the development and delivery of library programs supporting information discovery and resource use.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and proactively within own team and with other teams.
• Ability to work towards continuous improvement initiatives.
• Relevant experience in an academic or research library including expertise with information discovery and library resource use.
• Demonstrated ability to develop information literacy online training programmes and support materials using a range of tools and techniques.
• Understanding of current and emerging trends in learning, teaching and research support within an academic institution.

The successful candidate will have well-developed interpersonal communication skills and the ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities. 

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of Academic and Student Engagement drives the University's strategic activities in relation to learning and teaching. This includes ensuring all Adelaide students have a quality experience, and investing in our academic staff's professional development.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/dase/division-leadership

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 31st May 2023.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Ms Rebecca Whitehead
Senior Manager, Academic Liaison | University Library
T: (08) 8313 1570
E: [email protected]

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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