Collection Services Librarian

• Library
• Office of the Provost
• Palmerston North

OP_L_1127_09/22
Professional Grade 6 62568 – 88952
Office of the Provost
Term length: ongoing
Hours of work: full-time

Position Overview

Kia hiwa ra! Kia hiwa ra! 

E nga mana e nga reo e nga karangatanga maha tena koutou katoa. Kei te watea tenei turanga ki Te Putanga ki Te Ao Matauranga ki Te Kunenga ki Purehuroa. 

Ko nga korero e whai ake nei he korero e pa ana ki te turanga watea.

Are you passionate about delivering collections that reflect customer needs with both print and digital resources? Do you have great data analysis skills and a real understanding of the complexities of Library electronic and print collections? Are you self-driven and able to lead your own work? Do you have a proven ability to work with others effectively to achieve outcomes?

Located at Massey University Library’s Manawatū campus, the Collection Services Librarian will assist and support the Collection Manager in the operation of the Collection Services Section, and the maintenance and development of the Library collection and high-quality bibliographic databases. You will be the CAUL Content Coordinator for Massey and there will be a particular focus on the evaluation, acquisition, and administration of electronic resources.

You will also assist with the collection, analysis, and reporting of collections-related assessment data to inform decision-making and ensure collection development and management activities are evidence-based and user-centered. You will use your data analysis and organisation skills to contribute to projects related to the Library’s programme of reviewing physical collections.

Achieving success in this role will require you to be:

• Proactive in establishing trusted relationships, both within the Library and with external providers
• Willing to take the initiative in improving processes and services
• Passionate about delivering collections that reflect customer needs
• Interested in data analysis and the complexities of Library collections
• Attentive to detail
• Supportive of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi-led direction of the University

For further information please contact Jo-Ann Cowie, Collection Manager – [email protected]

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