Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

The University Library is committed to providing quality library and information services to support and enhance the teaching, learning, research, scholarship and creative work of the University.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity 

Collection development in academic libraries provide challenges and opportunities for someone passionate about the role of connecting users with information content.  Publishing models are dynamic and evolving in a complex environment requiring an innovative and enquiring approach.

As one of two Scholarly Content Advisers, you will be responsible for coordinating the life-cycle of the library’s physical and electronic resources.  Working with a close-knit team your experience in acquisitions or metadata workflows will ensure accessible and discoverable  electronic resources and high-quality metadata in our content discovery platform.  Your excellent data analysis skills will support budget management, forecasts, and usage statistics.  In collaboration with your colleagues you will develop and implement effective efficient workflows using a continuous improvement approach. Communication skills will be an asset as this role liaises with  the wider University community and external vendors about our scholarly collections.

The Collection Development and Access teams acquire, organise and manage our library collections in all formats.  The teams work collaboratively to ensure efficient access to quality information content to meet the research and learning needs of the university.  Functional units within the team include Scholarly Content, Course Reading Lists and Interloans, Collection Operations and Fulfilment, and the Print and Bindery service.

This role includes:

·         Enabling content provided through the Library’s library management system

·         Investigating and resolving problems relating to access to content

·         Liaising with publishers and suppliers

·         Assisting with task allocation and monitoring workflows with the team

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description 
or contact the Team Leader, Scholarly Content.

He kōrero mōu | About you 

Degree in a library and information related or equivalent discipline  

You will operate with energy and passion, demonstrate a collaborative approach to work well with others, and model best practice principles and behaviours.  

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake  | Important Skills

• Experience with cataloguing electronic resources and metadata management including administration, maintenance, troubleshooting and tracking of electronic resources.
• Knowledge of cataloguing standards and bibliographic utilities. 
• Knowledge of discovery tools, authentication tools, COUNTER and SUSHI.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills as well as attention to detail
• Data analysis skills and demonstrated experience with associated tools, methods, and applications such as Excel, and Access. 
• Understanding and knowledge of changes occurring within scholarly publishing. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 21/03/2022 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

For more information please reach out to Suhayl Mohammed [email protected]

Covid-19 Vaccination

The University of Auckland is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of our staff and students. All students, staff and visitors need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or medically exempt, in order to come onto our campuses or to take part in face-to-face University-managed activities. Therefore, we are only able to consider applicants who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have a New Zealand Ministry of Health issued medical exemption and evidence of this will be requested as part of your employment. You can read more about the University’s vaccination policy here.

Overseas Applicants

In accordance with our commitment to equitable recruitment, the University welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates. In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government has imposed strict border restrictions but has now announced a 5-step plan for a phased reopening of Aotearoa New Zealand’s borders and welcomes the return of all nationalities. Step 1, from 28 February 2022, New Zealand Citizens, Residents, eligible travellers coming from Australia and other nationalities meeting specific criteria and exemptions will be able to travel to New Zealand and self-isolate on arrival.

Step 2, from 14 March 2022, the border opens to New Zealand citizens, residents and other eligible travellers coming from anywhere in the world.

Please visit Immigration New Zealand or the Government’s official COVID-19 website for further information. 

This phased reconnection will take time, meaning the degree to which an offshore candidate can engage in the interview process; or be available to commence in a new position. The University will negotiate an appropriate start date with the successful candidate.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz