Subscriptions Officer Full-time Temporary

Libraries ACT is a dynamic and responsive business unit which includes the ACT Heritage Library and the Home Library Service. Libraries ACT provides public library services for the community over ten sites, online and through a range of programs.

Vibrant community hubs, libraries in the ACT enjoys high levels of use and support. They are dynamic places where the vision is Literacy and learning for life.

The Australian Capital Territory Public Service (ACTPS) is a values based organisation where all employees are expected to embody the prescribed core values of respect, integrity, collaboration, safety, excellence and innovation as well demonstrate the related signature behaviours.

The Collections Team is responsible for developing and managing all materials and resources the library offers its customers; from printed books and magazines, to eBooks and digital resources.

The Subscriptions Officer is a key member of the Collections Team. As part of the day-to-day duties and responsibilities, using the library’s integrated library management system and vendor platforms, the Subscriptions Officer manages all Libraries ACT subscriptions: physical magazines, newspapers and digital resources. We are looking for a candidate who is innovative, interested in how collections and information technology can meet customer expectations, and enjoy the challenges of a fast-paced environment. This position works collaboratively with all library staff.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Collections, this position oversees the development of a fast-growing and high-demand digital collection: monitoring for new digital resources and/or new developments; manage trials, access, and set-up; in collaboration with the library’s marketing team, coordinate promotion of digital resources; monitor usage; perform statistical analysis; and reporting.

Using the library’s integrated library management system and other relevant technological tools for the management of Libraries ACT’s physical and digital/electronic subscriptions. This includes activities such as maintaining quality metadata and license records of all subscriptions-based library resources and material, copy cataloguing, acquisitions, renewals and processing customer requests. From time to time, such activities may extend to non-subscription-based resources and material.

See Position Description for more details on what you are expected to do.

WHAT YOU REQUIRE

The following capabilities form the criteria that are required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

1. Demonstrated skill and experience in applying current and emerging technologies especially within the information services and library environment, including use and management of e-resources, and the ability to apply technology in the work environment.
2. Experience in using an integrated library management system for activities such as serials, e-resource management, acquisition, copy cataloguing, and reporting.
3. Demonstrated excellent organisational skills with capacity for critical and innovative thinking, attention to detail, problem-solving, and project planning in response to a fast-changing environment.
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with special consideration for experience in liaison across vendors, stakeholders and community groups. Excellence in customer service with experience in customer service in a public library environment is highly desirable.
5. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to workplace respect, equity and diversity Framework, workplace health and safety best practice and industrial democracy principles and practices.

Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge

1. Professional/Technical Skill or Knowledge:
2. Relevant tertiary (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) qualification in library and information studies (as defined by ALIA) is desirable.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 11 March 2024 to 10 January 2025. There may be possibility of extension up to 12 months at the end of the period, but at reduced hours. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee report. This position will be at a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

How to Apply: Interested applicants are requested to submit an application no more than two pages addressing the attached selection criteria (What you require), a current curriculum vitae and contact details of at least one referee.

Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

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Note

This is a temporary position available from 11 March 2024 to 10 January 2025. There may be possibility of extension up to 12 months at the end of the period, but at reduced hours.