RoleLibrary 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 full-time and 2 part-time Library technicians in the Library team.ResponsibilitiesCirculation desk duties, including, but not limited to:Checking in and checking out library resourcesReservations, holds and renewalsAttending 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.Assist with the cataloguing Library resources including books, magazines, ebooks and eaudio books.Contributing to the ongoing maintenance of the integrity of the Library Management System database and collection, including:Updating bibliographic recordsThis 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.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.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.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.Any other duties as required by the Head of Library and Principal.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.Conditions of EmploymentAll 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.Location ProfileInformation about Balwyn High School, its ethos, programs and the Strategic Plan 2021 - 2025, Vision, Values and Mission Statement can be obtained at our website www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au.#J-18808-Ljbffr