Collections Librarian, Supreme Court of Victoria

Collections Librarian, Supreme Court of Victoria

Job posted: 12/06/2024

• If you're passionate about online and hard copy collections management, and pride yourself on accuracy, efficiency and relationship building – you’ll be a great fit for our team!
• Law Library Victoria sits in the heart of Victoria’s legal precinct, providing high quality information services via our electronic legal collection, and hard copy collection, to all Victorian judges and other members of Victoria’s legal profession.
• We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, drive and passion to join us as we shape the future of law library services in Victoria.
• The Collections Librarian supports the library's collection management and assists with research services. The position is an integral member of the Collections Team delivering high quality support and services for judicial officers and lawyers in Victoria.

About Us

The Supreme Court of Victoria is the highest court in Victoria and comprises the Court of Appeal and the Trial Division. The Court deals with major criminal and civil matters, plus appeals against decisions of lower courts.

The Supreme Court of Victoria recognises that its people are integral to its ability to meet and exceed community expectations and to achieve its goal of being an outstanding superior court. We continually strive to create a high-performance workplace that is characterized by creativity, innovation, flexibility, and quality delivery.

About the Role

• The Collections Librarian reports to the Manager Collections and Reader Experience.
• Serials management, accessioning and claims, ensuring accurate records are maintained
• Assist with the renewal process of all LLV subscriptions, both electronic and hard copy
• Conduct the updating and maintaining of records in the Library Management System (LMS), the library website, and collections spreadsheets, etc.
• Collection management, including the weeding and rearrangement of collections
• Cataloguing (copy cataloguing) onto the LMS and the end-processing of hard copy items for all sites
• Order items for the library collections and work with external suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials, e.g. following up with supplier errors, chasing up missing items, etc.
• Work closely with the Manager Collections on the evaluation of existing and potential future resources
• Provide technical advice and practical assistance to Library staff and users on matters relating to the library's collection, including subscriptions management
• Provide reference services, which includes weekly desk shifts rostered at the Supreme Court Library reference desk, responding to requests across the various service points of the library as required
• Support the library collection and information services
• Assist staff and clients in using a range of technologies, including library management systems (SirsiDynix), content management systems, MS Office, and online databases
• Seek out emerging trends and developments in the library sector, publishing industry and digital communications tools and strategies, and bring them to the attention of managers and staff
• Actively contribute to library team meetings, trainings, seminars, etc.

About You

• Eligibility for (professional) membership of ALIA desirable.
• Knowledge of SrisiDynix back and front ends desirable.

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply Now' including:

• resume 

Other information

CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the Position Contact listed in the Position Description.