Library Learning Services Intern
Job Description
Library Learning Services Interns deliver innovative, sustainable, scalable and high-quality services to meet the rapidly-changing expectations of students, staff and stakeholders via face to face and digital channels and contribute to the development and provision of an adaptive, collaborative, student-centred and high-performing professional culture within the Learning Services team. The Library Learning Services Interns work closely with staff from other units of the Library and the University to ensure the provision of a high level of service to clients.
Job Requirement
- A recent graduate, or in the final year of study, of an ALIA accredited library and information science qualification conferring eligibility for ALIA Associate or Technician Membership
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of high quality, consistent and effective Library and information services
- Knowledge of best practice and current trends in front-line library service delivery in an academic environment
- A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively liaise and communicate with clients
- Demonstrated interpersonal and professional skills, including the ability to engage positively and maturely with clients
- Ability to work and make decisions in a multi-tasking role with overlapping priorities and deadlines within a team environment
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays and to work at different campuses as required
Company Info
UNSW Library is one of Australia’s major research libraries, with extensive scholarly information resources, services and facilities. It serves a large population of academic and research staff and students on two campuses and affiliated research institutes. The Library serves 3 million in-person visitors and 20 million online interactions a year and features world class collections, services and facilities. There are three library sites including Main Library and Herbert Smith Freehills Law Library (Kensington) and the Paddington Campus Library as well as a close working relationship with the Academy Library - UNSW Canberra – Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA). The Library is a department within the Division of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic (DVCA).