Collection Development Librarian

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: $96,960 – $103,434 + 17% superannuation and leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid flexible options available)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:

The Collection Development Librarian is key in supporting the work of the Collection Development and Policy Unit by providing excellent collection development services, well-informed advice, and support to internal and external clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for collating and analysing statistical data and trend analysis from a range of sources in support of collection development decision making. You will also liaise with publishing vendors and other providers of scholarly information resources to ensure negotiated pricing and terms and conditions for UNSW Library are reflected in invoicing and licences.

Who You Are:

• A degree from a higher education institution, with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Eligibility for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association would be well regarded.
• Sound understanding of issues, challenges, and trends in collection development within academic publishing environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication (oral and written), numeracy and stakeholder negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of the needs of students and academic staff in the provision of scholarly information resources supporting learning, teaching and research in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of technologies, systems, and software applications, especially in relation to delivering collection services.
• Demonstrated experience in collecting, interpreting, and reporting complex information and data, especially as applied to collection development processes.
• Experience providing influential input into collection development policies and procedures including approval plans, resource reviews and collection services workflow procedures.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.  

Our benefits include: 

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to apply:

You will need to submit the following:

• A current resume with two referees
• A response to the following three targeted questions

How will your skills and experience help you succeed as the Collection Development Librarian?

Liaising with vendors, publishers, or other suppliers is a key part of this job. Please expand on your negotiation experience. If possible, include details of how you were able to successfully communicate the needs of the library/organisation to the supplier.

What do you think are the current challenges facing academic publishing?

Applications close:  Tuesday 19th March 2024 at 11:55pm

Get in Touch:

For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please contact

Alexander Sussman

Associate Director, Collection Development Strategies & Policy

e: [email protected] tendersglobal.net p: +61 (2) 9065 7931

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Advertised:26 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:19 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time