Are you inspired by the opportunity to work with materials that will become part of Queensland's heritage?

If you're a metadata-savvy library technician 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 library technician to join our Metadata team - putting your 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

If you're driven by the idea of making knowledge discoverable and contributing to a legacy of learning, this may be the perfect role for you! 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, used, and preserved.

Library Technicians in the Metadata team process a range of published and original materials, making the work interesting and varied every day. The role requires experience with using library systems, cataloguing, and a strong understanding of metadata standards including LCSH, RDA, DACS and MARC21, and working with published and original material collections. Skills with attention to detail, troubleshooting, critical thinking, and a high proficiency with digital content and technical systems are essential.

To be considered for this role, you are required to hold a relevant or related qualification and be eligible for technical membership of the Australian Library and information Association (ALIA).

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.

• 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.

• SLQ705444 TO2 Library Technician (Metadata) (37430) RD (PDF, 121KB)
  Role Description