Do the terms RDA, MARC, DDC, LCSH, and DACS mean anything to you?

If you're a metadata-savvy librarian with an enquiring mind who loves bringing collections to life, then this may be the role for you!

We are looking for a detail-oriented librarian to join our Metadata team - putting their technical skills to work on unique and fascinating collections, playing a role in preserving Queensland's history and connecting people to State Library's collections, now and into the future.

Job details

As part of our Metadata team, you'll work in a client-focused environment where your contributions help shape how State Library's physical, digital, and electronic collections are discovered, accessed, and preserved.

Your work will centre on bringing newly acquired content to life through thoughtful arrangement and description, while enhancing and enriching existing collections to ensure they are meaningful and accessible to all who seek them.

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

Role requirements
Qualifications Technical/educational:
To be considered for this role, you are required to hold a relevant/related degree and eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). 

Operational experience:
Understanding of metadata standards, practices, and tools for original cataloguing, including but not limited to RDA, Dewey Decimal Classification, DACS, LCSH, and MARC21 formats.

The role requires proficiency with digital technologies and systems. Attention to detail, troubleshooting and critical thinking are essential to working with collections.

• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• SLQ683741 Librarian (Metadata) - RD (PDF, 110KB)
  Role Description