Academic Librarian (HEO 7)

• Based in the University Library at the City West campus
• Full-time, continuing position commencing January 2023
• Commencement Salary: $92,941 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role 

Academic Librarians are responsible for
designing, planning and providing innovative client-centred services
to underpin the teaching, learning and research activities of the
university. They work with the academic and professional community to
identify and evaluate information resources, provide expert assistance
with information discovery and develop the collection to reflect the
University’s academic programs and research priorities.  Academic
Librarians contribute to strategic initiatives within the Library,
particularly in relation to researcher support, research education and
student engagement.
  
About UniSA

The University of South Australia is
Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is
anchored around global and national links to academic, research and
industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals,
global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond
to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new
knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

The University
of South Australia Library supports the University’s teaching,
learning and research mission through provision of relevant
information resources and associated services.  The Library also
coordinates copyright for the University.  Access to Library resources
and services is both virtual, anywhere, anytime and any device and via
physical Libraries at City East, City West, Magill and Mawson Lakes. 

Operating in an environment of
increasing demand for digital information services the Library has a
rapidly growing electronic collection of books and journals with over
1.2 million eBooks and ~193,000 online journals as well as print
resources and archival collections. The Library has implemented an
innovative “Ask the Library” service to provide support to the
University’s staff and students wherever they are.

The Library is operating in an
environment of increasing availability of digital information and
demand and plays a significant role in training staff and students in
information skills.

Core Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with academics, the
  Teaching Innovation Unit, and the Student Engagement Unit on
  initiatives to support University teaching and learning priorities
• Design, market and lead targeted
  services to support the research priorities of the University
• Deliver training to researchers,
  academics and higher degree students
• Actively represent the Library on
  appropriate committees and project groups at Academic Unit and
  University level
• Contribute to the Library Unit’s
  plans by leading designated projects and supervising the work of
  team members to ensure project objectives and deadlines are met.

Essential Skills and Experience 

• Tertiary qualifications in
  Information Management or equivalent skills and knowledge,
  including experience in an academic or research library
• A sound understanding of
  developments in academic publishing, scholarly communication and
  digital literacy
• The ability to assess and apply
  emerging technologies in a library environment both face to face
  and online
• Demonstrated experience in designing
  learning resources for a variety of digital learning and web-based
  purposes including training
• Demonstrated capacity to be
  innovative, and to lead the development, implementation and
  continuous improvement of services supporting the University and
  Library strategic priorities.

Benefits 

Getting a great job working with the
best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of
benefits such as: 

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation
  contributions of 17%
• Employee assistance and development programs
• Staff study support
• Various on-site services available
  at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership

Culture 

As a University of Enterprise, we offer
a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges
and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and
innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and
enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging
environment.  Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential,
and we deliver results. 

How to Apply 

For a copy of the position description
and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA .  The online application form
will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.  
 
Please address your cover letter to
Emma Kelvin, Consultant:  Recruitment Central.  For
further information about the position or the recruitment process,
please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 0482 or via
email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference
number 4625. 

Applications close: 11.30pm Tuesday 8
November 2022

Applications welcomed from Australian
or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have
the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. 
 
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Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

For further support, contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or email recruitment@unisa.edu.au and you will receive a response within one working day.

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