Readers Services and Programs Librarian
Readers Services and Programs Librarian
Reference number: 10340
Closing date: 11:00 pm, 4th August 2024
- Permanent Part-Time role (28 hours per week)
- Salary commencing at $43.94 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience
- Play a key role in the delivery of reader services and programs for adults at Moonee Valley Libraries.
The Opportunity
This position is an opportunity to play a key role in the development and delivery of author and literary events for adults in Moonee Valley. Working as part of a professional and friendly team, you will provide high quality customer service and collection support, including collection development of our Book Clubs program to ensure it meets the demands of the community of Moonee Valley City Council. Shifts are as below:
Monday: 12pm - 8pm (1-hour unpaid break)
Tuesday - Thursday: 9am - 5pm (1-hour unpaid break)
One in three Saturday morning: 10am - 12pm.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Flemington Library Team Leader, your key responsibilities will include:
- Ensure library opening and closing procedures are correctly implemented when rostered at the beginning or end of the day.
- Undertake customer service duties as rostered, including working at different library locations, to support the efficient operation of the library service.
- Co-ordinate the Book Clubs program including managing an annual schedule.
- In consultation with the Programs team, develop, deliver, and evaluate a range of programs and events to meet the learning and recreational needs of the community.
- Encourage the use of adult collections by engaging in reader services activities, and promotions.
- Contribute to the successful operation of the library service by assisting colleagues and supervisors to meet the strategic objectives of Library and Learning.
Skills & Experience
- A tertiary qualification acceptable for professional membership (librarian) of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), such as a degree in library/information management.
- Experience in developing and delivering community programs is essential.
- Experience in library collection management is desirable.
Next Steps
Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Please attach a copy of your cover letter alongside a completed response to the Key Selection Criteria (no longer than two pages). Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.
For further information, please view the Position Description and or contact Eda Irfan (Team Leader Flemington Library) on (03) 9243 1979 to seek further insights to the role.
In line with the directions issued by Victoria's Chief Health Officer, Council positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.
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