Metadata and Discovery Librarian

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The opportunity

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• Contribute to Australia’s largest science library
• Enable discovery of CSIRO’s digital and physical library resources
• Manage metadata and digital resource discovery workflows

CSIRO is seeking a Metadata and Discovery Librarian to join our Library Resources team. This role is responsible for describing and managing access to a wide range of electronic and physical resources, ensuring they are accurately catalogued and easily discoverable through the library catalogue and other repositories. Key tasks include creating and maintaining bibliographic records, managing holdings, and linking digital content in Alma. 

The position also involves supporting access to digital resources and contributing to broader library functions. A collaborative and flexible approach is essential, with onsite attendance required for at least two days per week.

Your duties will include:

• As part of the Library Resources team, create, enhance and maintain metadata for library resources in all formats, for inclusion in library catalogue and publications repositories. Ensure quality control of records, including authority work.
• Maintain accurate coverage and linking of electronic resources.
• Activate, reconcile and manage collections of electronic resources ensuring accuracy of data and linking.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues relating to library catalogue and publication repository discovery and access including description, linking and coverage.
• Ensure that Library resources are added and record maintenance activities are completed in a timely way to ensure accurate information in library systems.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, contribute to the delivery of Black Mountain Library onsite services and programs.
• Assist in the development and training of Library colleagues in areas of subject matter expertise, including developing and maintaining guidelines and documentation. 

Location: Black Mountain, Canberra, ACT

Salary: AU$96,811 - AU$109,527 plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Indefinite

Reference: 100117

To be considered you will need:

• Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in a relevant area such as Librarianship or Information Management eligible for membership of ALIA, together with relevant library or information experience.
• Significant experience in descriptive and subject cataloguing of information resources in a variety of formats, relevant to a large research or academic library.
• Knowledge and experience applying relevant standards including MARC, RDA, UDC and DDC.
• Record of accomplishment in working with high-end library systems such as Alma and institutional publications repositories.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to generate improved solutions to complex problems and resolve complaints using creativity, reasoning and past experience.
• Demonstrated task organisation and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines, as well as proven ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve service outcomes and key performance indicators.
  Desirable:
• Experience in creating or testing system solutions to enhance information delivery through Alma or other high end library systems.
• Knowledge of Dublin Core schema for use with institutional repositories.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, the successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Baseline level. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

16 July 2025, 11:00pm AEST