The Academic Liaison Team seeks a warm and knowledgeable librarian to join us for 6 weeks. The purpose of the role is to provide a consistent visible presence for the liaison service in the Central Library and online via AskLive during the busy teaching period at the start of the academic year. The role (band 4) will be personally demanding, requiring complex problem solving while exhibiting empathy, establishing trust and being open to learning. Hours will be 10.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday. Duties will include –
- Provide individual research assistance for students and staff in person and via AskLive
- Receive referrals from busy first point of enquiry service points to provide more in-depth consultations
- Interpret and refer specialist enquiries to Liaison Librarians or other library specialists
- Record daily drop-in consultation statistics
- Support the implementation of the new Book a Librarian service
To register your interest in this role, please provide a brief Expression of Interest that outlines:
- Why you are interested in this position;
- What skills and personal qualities you will bring to the position;
- What knowledge and experience you will bring to the position;
Expressions of Interest should be submitted to alison.mcintyre@canterbury.ac.nz by 12.00 noon Thursday 11th February 2016.