The Library Services Team is seeking expressions of interest from librarians with experience in cataloguing and data clean-up. The Librarian – Cataloguing Projects will be responsible for reviewing current catalogue data, correcting inconsistencies and merging records, and updating Australian National Bibliographic Database (ANBD) holdings to reflect cancelled titles. They will also be auditing authorities and merging where appropriate. Original and copy cataloguing of unique Royal Commission collections will also be undertaken.
About us
Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) is the Australian Government’s central legal practice and part of the Attorney-General’s Department (AGD). AGS helps Commonwealth clients to manage legal issues, navigate new challenges and find solutions which deliver the best outcomes for Australia. We are a self-funded legal practice and compete for our work.
AGS is unique. AGS is dedicated to the national interest and is a trusted advisor to Government.
AGS is innovative. Drawing on an exceptional depth of experience and expertise, we assist the Australian Government in the development and implementation of solutions to legal issues that have national importance.
AGS is diverse. With offices in every capital city and a team of 650 staff, including 370 lawyers, we work in more than 40 different areas of law related to government.
About the role
The Library Services Team provides a highly valued service for legal resources to the lawyers and officers across the Attorney-General’s Department. This role is based in Canberra for 12 months. The library has in the past 3 years merged 2 library management systems after 2 library collections were merged in 2016.
In this role you will:
- draw upon your cataloguing knowledge and skills to identify and rectify inconsistencies in catalogue data
- undertake original and copy cataloging; editing catalogue records of library materials to conform to professional standards, and to assure the accuracy of bibliographic description
- audit and update authority lists with attention to consistency and detail
- update the ANBD with current holdings
- review and update AGD Library Management System (Libero) to close off no longer current holdings
- assist with stocktake data analysis and other collection projects.
For further information about the requirements of the role, please refer to the role description available below. Please note this role will be offered as non-ongoing for 12 months.
About you
Candidates for this position should have:
- a tertiary qualification which confers eligibility for professional Membership of Australian Library & Information Association
- demonstrated experience in library cataloguing including the ability to catalogue to Libraries Australia standards
- excellent knowledge of and extensive library experience in at least one of the following areas:
- original and copy cataloguing of library material in various formats using cataloguing standards and tools
- creating, editing or quality assuring metadata used to describe digital resources for inclusion in library databases.
- strong digital literacy skills and experience working in an online environment with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems.
To apply
To apply you must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Baseline level.
To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button. Applications close on Friday, 21 May 2021.
Further enquiries
Further information can be obtained by contacting Luke Osterlund, Human Resources Business Partner on 02 6253 7272 or [email protected] or Janet Gray, Library Manager, Canberra on 02 6253 7114 or [email protected].
