Library Manager in Sydney

We are seeking a Library Manager to lead the Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection, driving the delivery of exceptional library, research and information services for public audiences and Museums of History NSW staff.

The Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection spans the history of Australian homes, gardens and domestic life from the late 1700s to the present. A key strength of the collection is its wide range of formats, from architectural pattern books to trade and retail catalogues, from lampshade designs to wallpaper and linoleum samples. This rich and eclectic collection is a leading source of reference and inspiration for anyone interested in home and garden design, history and life.

Leading a skilled team, you will oversee this significant specialist collection while shaping library services through collection discovery initiatives, emerging technologies and strategic partnerships that enhance access, engagement and organisational outcomes.

What the opportunity is:

• Employment with Museums of History NSW.
• Librarian Grade 3.
• Full-time employment on temporary basis for a period up to two years.
• The role will be primarily based at the Caroline Simpson Library, The Mint.

What you’ll do with us:

• Manage the operations and staff of the Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection, delivering specialised information services to MHNSW staff and diverse library patrons.
• Lead the Library’s technology and innovation planning and manage a suite of processes, systems and processes that enhance access, discovery, preservation and engagement with library collections and services.
• Advocate for the Caroline Simpson Library and its collections through partnerships, scholarship, outreach, presentations and expert advice that enhances organisational outcomes and the profile of MHNSW.

Essential requirements of the role:

• Qualifications acceptable for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), or equivalent tertiary qualifications and experience.
• Experience in managing a specialist library, including staff and budgets, and the direct provision of information and reference services to patrons and knowledge of a wide range of information sources, both print and electronic.
• Working knowledge of and demonstrated experience with library collection management systems.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and the ability to act as the public face for an organisation, demonstrated through superior and engaging written and verbal communication with negotiation and training skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of emerging trends affecting libraries and information services, including artificial intelligence, cyber security, digital preservation, metadata standards, collection discovery technologies, analytics and online service delivery.

Museums of History NSW is a state cultural institution, established under the Museums of History NSW Act 2022. It is an agency of the NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS).

Diversity and Flexible Working: We want to create a team and workplace that reflects the diversity in the communities we serve. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better, more inclusive results and connects our people to our communities, to our history, and to each other.