Library Collections Assistant

• 4 x part-time casual opportunities (min 12 hours per week) and will be responsible for assisting with a range of collection maintenance tasks at our Fisher Library located on our Camperdown campus

• Contracts commencing ASAP until July 2024

• HE02 Step 1 $44.26 per hour

• Current students are also encouraged to apply

About the opportunity 

The Library Collections Assistant will assist with a range of collection maintenance tasks including barcode scanning, labelling, data entry and shelf cleaning according to set time frames. This position will participate in a range of day to day and special project activities to ensure that the physical collections are maintained to acceptable standards.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• maintain shelf order in the collections, carry out shelf tidying and cleaning and assist with moves of the collections

• perform end processing of physical items to ensure they meet minimum standards for inclusion in the collections, including the completion of tasks such as placing labels, barcodes and security tags on material, operating associated equipment, and other tasks as required

• participate in the repair and rehousing of physical items, in accordance with archival standards

• prepare items for collection projects and stocktaking by performing inventory control processes (including shelf inspection, item record checks, and data entry).

• display familiarity and confidence in the use of technologies related to work activities.

• work effectively with team to accomplish team goals and take actions that respect the needs and contributions of others.

• learn new tasks quickly; be open to suggesting and promoting new ideas and produce workable solutions to problems

• quickly escalate problems that cannot be resolved to supervisor

• participate in meetings, working groups and projects including collection review activities in order to assist in meeting the objectives of the Library

• assist with logistic support; this may include stationery, receipt and transport of books and other materials to and from locations, event set up, and other duties consistent with classification.

About you

• previous experience with spreadsheet, stocktaking, scanning barcodes would be advantageous but not essential

• ability to manage time effectively, demonstrating initiative and attention to detail

• ability to work as an effective member of a team

• good oral and written communication skills.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions , which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon completing all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

EEO statement

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Michael Abelardo by email to [email protected]   

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Applications Close

Thursday 15 February 2024 11:59 PM