UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO LIBRARY
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About our team/Mō te tīma
University of Otago Libraries are visited over three million times per year and provide close to one million electronic resources available online 24/7. We support our internationally renowned researchers with world-class library systems, services, and modern facilities. We have talented staff who work collaboratively with our students to provide technology-rich and inspiring study environments that stimulate creativity and enhance learning. We are proud of the important role we play in the student and academic experience at Otago.
The role/Te mahi
Reporting to the Library Research Services Manager, this position provides high quality, innovative services, ensuring the library supports optimal research practices across the University and aligns with the University’s strategic research goals.
You will develop, implement, and maintain training initiatives and resources focused on open research for the University of Otago community. The design and delivery of workshops and presentations providing guidance, advocacy, outreach, and support in Open Scholarship is key to the role. You will keep abreast of developments in research data and open research fields and offer expert guidance and suggestions to shape service delivery and introduce new offerings.
Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
You will have a Postgraduate library, or information management qualification, or PhD, or research experience. Essential is knowledge of research practices; specifically scholarly communications, academic publishing practices, repository technologies, bibliometrics, research lifecycles, research data management concepts, and open scholarship.
You will understand the latest advances in information technologies to support the university community to integrate these tools into their teaching, learning, and research.
Other key competences required:
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Adaptable – able to operate in a complex and continuously evolving research environment.
• A customer centric approach with an understanding of university community needs.
• Superb problem-solving skills, displaying independent judgment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, able to build trusted relationships with others.
Further details/Pūroko
This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position based in Dunedin.
The salary range for this role is $70,602 to $82,849 per annum.
For confidential enquiries, please contact Lisa Chisholm. Library Research Services Manager via the contact details below.
Application/Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) apply here. Applications quoting reference number 2400769 will close on Wednesday, 15 May 2024.