Job Details
Job ID
1425791
Location
Balwyn High School
Department
Balwyn High School
Role Type
Library Technician
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Ongoing/Fixed Term
Fixed Term
Classification
Ed Support Level 1-Range 2
Apply By
08/05/2024
Other Information
Begin Date
08/12/2024
End Date
12/20/2024
Hours
30.40
Contact NameLara Messom
Phone
03 9862-4108
School Website
https://www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au/
Location Profile
Information about Balwyn High School, its ethos, programs and the Strategic Plan 2021 - 2024, Vision, Values and Mission Statement can be obtained at our website
Selection Criteria
1. Library Technician Qualification that entitles library technician membership to Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)
2. Demonstrated high level experience with libraries and library management systems in particular the Oliver (Version 5) Library Management system.
3. Demonstrated high level experience with digital facilities (eg. Click View, ebook platforms) and experience and ability to manage print and online resources.
4. Demonstrated high level organisational and planning skills with an ability to meet the challenges of a multizone digitally enhanced Library environment with the ability to work collaboratively, and independently with initiative, and be flexible, creative and innovative.
5. Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals including colleagues, teachers, and students.
6. Experience with the use and upkeep of Audio Visual equipment.
Role
Library technicians provide support for students and teachers at Balwyn High School. The School¿s aim is to improve educational outcomes and support teaching excellence, including the skills required to engage successfully as life long, self-directed learners in the 21st century.
Balwyn High School¿s Library is a fully refurbished, digitally enhanced open teaching and learning space that serves the varied needs of students from Years 7 to 12, along with their teachers and other support staff. It has been purposely designed as a showcase for e5 teaching and learning practices.
The successful applicant will join a dynamic team committed to developing traditional Library practices into new theories of reading and research in a digital, conceptual age. There are 2 part time teacher librarians and 1 fulltime and 2 part time Library technicians in the Library team.
Responsibilities
1. Circulation desk duties, including, but not limited to:
- Checking in and checking out library resources
- Reservations, holds and renewals
- Attending to staff and student enquiries, in person and by telephone or email.
This responsibility requires problem solving skills relevant to a highly populated, multi zoned open learning space that caters for a variety of different learning methodologies and the consequent communication demands placed on support staff.
2. Assist with the cataloguing Library resources including books, magazines, ebooks and eaudio books using:
- SCIS cataloguing
- Original cataloguing
3. Contributing to the on-going maintenance of the integrity of the Library Management System database and collection, including
- Updating bibliographic records
- Weeding
- Stocktaking
This responsibility requires an extensive knowledge of Web 2.0 technologies and systems, specifically knowledge of and experience in the current Oliver (Version 5) Library Database Management System.
4. Shared responsibility of end-processing of library resources including books, magazines, DVDs, ebooks, audio-visual equipment and eaudio books, including the provision of solutions for the end processing requirements of a modern, state of the art multi modal Library eCentre.
This responsibility requires a level of technical expertise and creativity in photography, design and display, along with proficiency in ensuring that different texts are processed, shelved and displayed consistently - and with a level of priority of focus that enhances their own contribution to a digitally enhanced Library resource collection.
5. Shared responsibility of Resource Maintenance as required to support Library staff and other staff and students.
This responsibility requires the ability to keenly observe and measure the viability and life span of a vast collection of traditional and new resource types - from wide reading through to true stories and non-fiction resources, through to magazines, world news, audio visual resources, along with digital devices such as loan stock of student laptops. It also requires knowledge of the operation and function of the School¿s digital content management system Click View.
6. Create a welcoming and stimulating environment through displays that promote the library, school events and other notable events.
This responsibility involves creating displays both online and physical. This enhances the library¿s environment and provides information to students and staff. This also includes housekeeping and maintenance of the library space.
7. Any other duties as required by the Head of Library and Principal.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
DE Values
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Other Information
Applicants are free to structure applications in any manner they choose, but must ensure that the following are included:
- A specific response to all of the selection criteria and position details. It is suggested that applicants limit their response to not more than 3 pages
- The names and contact details of up to three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the selection criteria
Please note: 0.6FTE would be considered for the preferred candidate.
Conditions of Employment
- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx