Librarian

We are seeking a Librarian to support the effective delivery of client-focused Library services in the Faculty Services Librarian team.

The role is responsible for leading the delivery of a wide range of proactive, discipline-based scholarly information and communication services to clients, while ensuring the Library remains responsive and contributes to UQ’s learning, discovery and engagement goals.
 

Key Responsibilities Will include:

Scholarly Information Services

• Provide complex discipline specific proactive scholarly information services, including: library and information services for clients; review and analysis of publishing trends and research impact reporting; and review of emergent scholarly information resources, tools and services.

• Develop and maintain strong and effective partnerships with UQ academic staff and students to maximise the value of library expertise and service in enhancing UQ’s teaching and learning.

• Engage with academic staff and researchers to maintain a strong understanding of their research, scholarship and teaching to ensure effective promotion of Library services.

Client Support

• Contribute to the provision of high-quality services to all clients across the Library.

• Support individual researchers and research teams by providing advice related to research data management, and by providing bibliometrics to support grant applications.

• Design, deliver and evaluate information literacy programs as part of a cross-campus team in a flexible learning environment.

• Contribute, document and maintain accurate records, statistics and data entries in Library Client Relationship Management systems.

Collection Development

• Develop the Library’s collections in collaboration with academics, researchers and other Library staff in context of the Library’s Collection Management Policy to enhance the teaching, learning and research objectives of The University.

Library Operations

• Develop, publish and maintain library documentation including online content.

• Coordinate and participate in University Committees and Library projects as required.

• May mentor and/or supervise the work of other library staff in designated areas.

• Other duties as reasonably directed by the supervisor.

Our ideal candidate will hold:

• Relevant qualifications which qualify for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.

• Professional experience in the information services area of an academic, special or research library.

• Knowledge of current trends in research, learning and teaching within an academic institution.

• Substantial knowledge of information resources, services and publishing trends in academic libraries.

• Highly developed skills in the use of current tools and technologies for the delivery of information services.

• Ability to provide advanced information assistance and information literacy programs through a variety of flexible delivery options.

• Subject expertise relevant to the learning and research needs with relevant liaison experience in an academic community.

• Understanding of research output and metrics, including citation patterns.

• Excellent communication, liaison interpersonal, customer service and teamwork skills.

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.  

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging. 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Maria Larkin on [email protected].  For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted. 

Applications close Friday 25 September 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-69004).