- Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in library and information science, or equivalent qualifications recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association for Associate membership, with at least five years’ experience.
- Salary LGO 5 ($87,024 – $90,825 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience.
The Librarian Local History is responsible for the delivery of Learning and Information Services in accordance with the Library Services Strategic Plan and works as part of the Learning and Information Services Team. The work of this team is in the delivery of learning and information services to library customers. Learning programs offered include early literacy programs to preschool children, programs for school-aged children and young adults, school holiday programs. For adults, there are programs to connect readers with the library collection, local history programs, general lifestyle programs, and programs for customers with special needs, including the CALD community. Specialist information services are provided through the local history team and the corporate research service, as well as general information services to meet the identified needs of the community.
This role provides expert local history guidance to staff and customers, advising on the inclusion of heritage items in the collection and their digitisation. The position develops systems for recording and reporting data for both internal and external use, promotes Local History services to maximise engagement, and builds effective partnerships to enhance service delivery. Additionally, the Local History Librarian implements best practices for preserving the collection, utilising archival preservation technologies. This position also plans and delivers socially inclusive local history learning services for the community.