Library Professional Cadetship Program
Message from Acting University Librarian
The inaugural Library Professional Cadetship program is an exciting 2009 strategic initiative to support the University of Melbourne Library Vision to 2015.
Here at the University of Melbourne Library, our intention is to recruit two undergraduates with a relevant discipline qualification. In 2009 we are targeting recent undergraduates with degrees relevant to the Economics/Commerce and Law disciplines. However applicants with degrees in other disciplines may also be considered.
Our aim is to place successful cadets primarily in the library branch that corresponds with their discipline. They will participate in service delivery and academic liaison support whilst they undertake a librarianship qualification. Cadets will be involved in projects and will also rotate into other areas of library activity.
The information and academic landscape within which university libraries exist continues to evolve rapidly, shaped by key forces such as increased emphasis upon support to researchers and online service development. University libraries are challenged to respond to changes and opportunities, capitalise upon and wherever possible pre-empt and lead them.
Our ultimate goal is create library services that are convenient and efficient for our students and academic staff, enhance university teaching and learning programs and enable research and scholarship, in both traditional and 'e' forms http://www.unimelb.edu.au/about/.
As a leading Australian academic library we are also committed to developing the library profession in Australia. This program will contribute to the development of tomorrow's vibrant and skilled academic librarians.
The University of Melbourne Library offers potential applicants an opportunity to be part of a dynamic world class organisation which provides its staff with benefits and support at every stage of their life and career http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/careers/info/benefits. We look forward to hearing soon from our inaugural 2009 cadetship applicants.
Best regards
Jenny Ellis (Acting University Librarian)
About the Library Professional Cadetship Program
The Library's Professional Cadetship Program provides a fantastic opportunity for cadets to be paid whilst gaining valuable professional experience at one of Australia's top academic libraries whilst studying.
Joining this program at the University of Melbourne Library will enable you to work in one of the largest research and academic libraries in Australia and our collections are amongst the country's richest and oldest. You will also have the opportunity to work with experienced library professionals in a dynamic and stimulating environment of researchers and academics.
Our campus, close to cosmopolitan Lygon Street, Carlton and the city, is one of the most attractive and vibrant in Australia.
Cadets can experience a range of University facilities, including student and recreation facilities as well as exciting new library and teaching space redevelopments which are enabling new 21st Century library services to be developed. Participants in the cadetship program will be able to participate in and contribute to these new initiatives.
Today's Cadets will help shape tomorrow's future. This program will deliver tools and experience that will help you become a first class librarian in the 21st Century.
Apply for the Library Professional Cadetship Program
When a cadetship becomes available at the University of Melbourne Library, such positions are advertised at Careers at the University. This advertisement includes the necessary information you need to include in your application, where to send it, and how the selection process works.
We are also looking for people who share our Vision and Values.
Want to know more about the Cadetship Program?
Contact: Sandra Woods (Library Learning and Development Consultant) on 03 8344 5551.