Collection Librarian

UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO LIBRARY
TE PĀTAKA MĀTAURAKA O ŌTĀKOU WHAKAIHU WAKA
  • Are you passionate about making information resources accessible?
  • Do you enjoy ensuring students and academics can find exactly what they need, when they need it?

Join Our Team as a Collection Librarian at the University of Otago Library!

 

About our team/Mō te tīma

 

The University of Otago Library’s strategy guides its direction and priorities through 2028, aligning with the University Vision 2040, Pae Tata: Strategic Plan to 2030, and the Māori, Pacific, and Sustainability Strategic Frameworks.

 

We support the University’s commitment to excellence as a research-intensive institution with strong national and international connections, dedicated to high-quality research, teaching, and service outcomes.

 

The library delivers high-quality information resources and services, recognising the diverse needs of the University’s academic community.

 

The role/Te mahi

 

As a Collection Librarian, you will play a vital role in curating and maintaining a diverse, accessible, and dynamic collection that supports the evolving needs of students and researchers.

 

Your expertise will help shape a library that fosters learning, research, and discovery.

 

Key responsibilities include:

 

  • Managing access to print and digital resources to ensure seamless discovery and usability
  • Applying cataloguing and metadata expertise to enhance content accessibility
  • Supporting interlibrary loan services and document delivery to meet academic and research needs
  • Collaborating with academic staff to develop reading lists and identify essential course resources
  • Contributing to the development of a balanced and inclusive collection that supports diverse perspectives and disciplines

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

 

We are seeking a dedicated professional with a tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience) in library, heritage, or information management.

 

The ideal candidate will have expertise in library technical services, metadata management, and collection development, along with a strong understanding of bibliographic databases, print and electronic resources, and discovery interfaces.

 

Strong organisational skills are essential to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, while excellent communication, relationship-building abilities, and a collaborative mindset will support effective teamwork and engagement.

 

Familiarity with Te Reo Māori in professional contexts is desirable.

 

Further details/Pūroko

 

  • This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours) position, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.
  • The appointment range for this role is $73,073 to $77,780. Top of the range is $85,749.
  • You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
  • The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

Application/Tono

 

  • Apply now >
  • Applications quoting reference number 2500407 will close on Sunday, 23 March 2025.
  • To see a full job description and to apply online go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs
  • Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.
  • E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.
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