Collection Acquisition Senior Librarian
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Job Location:
Clayton, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 96768 - 104450
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Collection Acquisition Senior Librarian
Job No.:685533
Location:Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $96768 - $104450 pa HEW Level 6 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world leading University library
- Join our inclusive collegiate community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas
The Opportunity
Are you skilled in library acquisition evidence-based decision making and the management of electronic resources Join us in supporting Monash Universitys research and learning mission through our dynamic user-focused library collection and service.
In this newly created Collection Acquisition Senior Librarian role you will play a pivotal part in ensuring our users can easily access the resources they need.
As a Senior Librarian you will:
- Lead and deliver high-quality acquisition to resource access outcomes drawing on your vendor and publisher negotiation skills collection data analysis expertise and deep knowledge of library systems and technologies.
- Supervise and support a small team of specialists to effectively maintain all electronic resource management lifecycle activities.
- Collaborate across teams and act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external vendors.
- Drive continuous improvement in cross-team workflows to enhance library practices and service delivery.
- Champion an evidence-based fit-for-purpose library collection aligned with the evolving needs of researchers and educators.
You are a subject matter expert with experience in library acquisitions and electronic resource management. Your technical expertise working knowledge of library management systems and high-level problem solving skills enable you to support and resolve a variety of complex challenges.
You are an effective leader who empowers your team and those around you to maintain a relevant sustainable and accessible collection. As a proactive communicator strategic thinker and advocate for innovation and scholarly resource management you foster a culture of collaboration curiosity and continuous learning.
Join a team that values a can do forward-thinking mindset and help shape the future of Monash University Library services.
About Monash University
We value difference and diversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95000 students four Australian campuses and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the worlds best tertiary institutions. We rank in the worlds top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Learn more about Monash.
Today we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
Please submit a current copy of your resume along with a cover letter in which you address how you meet the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description. For further instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilitiesneurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.
Enquiries:Özlem Taner Collection Acquisition and Activation CoordinatorÖphor Susan Thomson Content and Collections Managerphor
Position Description:Collection Acquisition Senior Librarian
Applications Close: Tuesday 11th November 202511:55pm AEDT
Supporting a diverse workforce
Monash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Kulin nations and pays its respects to their elders past and present.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Archival Standards
- Integrated Library System
- Collection Management
- Controlled Vocabularies
- Layout Design
- PCB
- Microsoft Publisher
- Windows
- Library Services
- Grant Writing
- Cataloging
- Operating Systems
About Company
Study at Monash, one of Australia's most prestigious universities. We offer a range of world class degrees in numerous disciplines, see more.
