Liaison Librarian

Overview:

• RMIT Vietnam

, an entity of RMIT University, has campuses in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi 2001. We provide internationally recognised, high-quality, education and professional training for students, clients and the community, and assist in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region by hosting students from Australia and many other countries.

Your role

Liaison Librarians are responsible for liaising with customer groups within a nominated program(s), managing the development and delivery of digital literacy, digital inclusion and research support for the nominated program(s), developing and maintaining collections in nominated areas, and contributing to the strategic development of information services across the Library.- Support learning & teaching through the development, delivery and evaluation of innovative digital literacy programs for users to help them to develop effective skills in the discovery, evaluation and use of information resources, and linking users to learning resources relevant to their study enabling them to become independent and effective information users.- Liaise and collaborate with assigned customer groups in order to establish good working relationships; promote the Library's services; and understand the needs of the RMIT Vietnam community to provide high-level support.- Evaluate and report information literacy skills levels to Teaching and Learning Coordinators as well as School Program Managers to make changes to the library training program so it continues to be an integral part of the learning and teaching requirements for all areas of study.- Assist academic and teaching staff to find digital and print resources to build their course in Canvas while making sure the contents are embedded according to copyright and licensing guidelines.- Design and deliver training workshops in the development programs for academic and teaching staff such as new induction, non-teaching week and other events organized by the Office of Executive Dean. Attend various library, Schools and University wide meetings/committees and represent the library at important internal/external events as required.- Actively engage in library professional organization activities as well as keeping up to date on the latest trends and techniques within the profession regarding library science, information technology, higher education, research, etc.- Contribute to the strategic direction and objective setting processes of the Library by participating in team forums, projects, working parties and committees.- Provide expert reference and research support, through physical and virtual service points, including taking rostered shifts at evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.- Undertake other library duties as required.

Key selection criteria- Relevant degree and/or postgraduate qualification and relevant experience and training sufficient to undertake the duties required- An understanding of contemporary teaching, learning and research issues in academic environments.- Demonstrated aextensive Library experience in liaising in an academic library.- Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative work teams, locally and internationally and also to work independently.- Experience in working in the same position.- Demonstrated knowledge of trends and best practice in libraries to support students and staff in higher education.- Demonstrated and extensive experience in reference work, during which a broad range of knowledge and expertise of discipline-relevant information sources has been acquired.- Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with the position, as per the RMIT Behavioural Capability Framework (Connectedness, Commitment to Excellence - Improve and Simplify; Imagination and Innovation; Impact; Inclusion; Agility).

English Proficiency- The minimum requirement is IELTS with a score of at least 6.0 or 160 in Linguaskills.

Benefits:

• Competitive VND salary (plus allowances) starting from VND22,280,000 depending on proven track record in meeting all the key selection criteria. 13th month Tet bonus + private medical insurance (for you and your dependents) + annual health check. 20 days annual leave plus 5 days paid leave Xmas closure, plus public holidays and paid sick leave.
• Free use of onsite gym.
• Library on campus and online access to RMIT Australia online library.

How to apply

Applications Close:
16 thg pm

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University. RMIT Vietnam is creating an innovative research, teaching and learning culture.

We are committed to providing internationally recognised high-quality education and professional training for our students, clients and members of the community.

As an internationally recognised Australian university based in Asia, RMIT Vietnam is assisting in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region.

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