Training Librarian , Legal Aid

We are looking for a Librarian to join a small team supporting and enabling our in-house legal practice.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Information Management/Library
Classification PO3
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/LAQ/547803
Closing date 10-Mar-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration until 3 January 2025
Contact person Allison Jones, Library Manager
Contact details 3917 0423
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The Legal Aid Queensland library performs an essential role in supporting and enabling the work of the organisation. The library acquires, organises, maintains and provides access to a comprehensive collection of paper, audio visual, electronic and online legislation, law reports and other publications. The library also designs, develops, maintains and provides access to a range of specialist in-house legal infobases and knowledge sharing applications. These resources are accessed by in-house staff, preferred suppliers, community legal centres, the magistracy and the judiciary. Library staff provide training and support in accessing and effectively utilising these resources. As the librarian, you will contribute to the provision of high-quality library and information services to meet the needs of the library's customers.
About you

• You have knowledge of library practices and procedures, ideally in a legal or special library environment. You are competent in using relevant information technologies, including library management systems, online information resources and web technologies.
• You can assess information and training needs and develop and deliver training for library customers, ideally in a legal or special library environment. You can provide instruction and support to customers in effective use of library collections, services, products and systems on office and mobile devices.
• You can provide research and reference services and ideally have a sound knowledge of relevant legal resources and research strategies and techniques.
• You have sound interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and can build and sustain relationships with team members, other colleagues and external stakeholders.
• You can work autonomously and within a team and can plan ahead and monitor task progress to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.

You possess qualifications in library and information studies which provide eligibility for Associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.
Why work for us?

• 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
• 12.75% employer super contributions
• Flexible working hours
• Generous salary packaging available
• Study leave for approved work-related courses.

How to apply
To apply please submit

• your resume/CV that details your relevant experience, work history and qualifications, and
• two referees.

Questions?
Contact Allison Jones (Library Manager) – 3917 0423
Further information
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