Background
In mid 2007 The Bower successfully received funding from Marrickville Council for the creation
of a library facility within The Bower’s building located at the Addison Road Centre.
Construction work for the library has commenced and is due to be completed in early June.
This new space will house the Bower’s extensive collection of reuse, simple living and DIY
books. It will also be home to the many high quality books and journals on sustainable design,
belonging to the Society for Responsible Design (SRD).
The intention of the library is to provide the members of The Bower and the local community
in the vicinity, with access to information on how to live more sustainably. Resources to carry
out these activities will include books and journals (as stated above) and leaflets, dvd’s and
videos, and in the longer term the possibility of internet use. The Bower also intends to
promote and advance environmental issues such as repair of household goods and the use of
DIY in eco-design.
Apart from making these resources available to the community, it will also be a place where
lectures, seminars, meetings and workshops can be held by other interested parties
advocating similar aims to those of The Bower.
The Bower is currently looking for a person with librarian and/or education experience to set
up the workings of the facility as a library and resource centre.
ECO LIBRARIAN
Position Description
1. Scope of Work
Set up a scoping document for the aim and objectives of the space to function as a library and
resource centre
Organise the space for library/ resource centre use
Check the existing library database
Enter data for the library catalogue system set up for reference only
Establish networks with other local businesses/ organisations such as local libraries and
businesses promoting sustainability in design
Create promotional / educational material for use of the space as a library and resource
centre
Develop a ‘sustainable living’ workshop series in co-ordination with The Watershed workshops
Develop promotional material for the workshop series
Prepare a budget for resourcing and managing the library
Co-ordinate the selection of presenter/s for the workshop series
Identify and apply for funding for the workshop series
2. Responsibilities
Maintain the functions and use of the library/resource centre (eg for equipment and
cleanliness)
Maintain the library database and hard and soft copy catalogue system
Manage the use of the library by members and the local community who can access The Bower
Point-of –contact for library users
Maintain database of library users (eg through card use or similar)
3. Reports
Direct report to The Bower Co-ordinator
Assistance to be provided by The Bower Co-ordinator and the Board Members in the
development of the role
Provide monthly summary written progress report to The Bower Board
4. Status
Part time position
Volunteer status
Currently, we are also looking for volunteers to help us build the structure and materials that
some individuals would want to contribute. Please have a quick look at the list below in case
you can help........
BUILDING MATERIALS
Upright post
4 x 4" x 1
Floor stirrups
30 x 30cm
Stair treads
4.7m x 2
Nail gun
Nail gun nails
Safety slip strips
x 16
Paint (underside)
white for 35 sq mtrs
Floor cramps
ELECTRICAL FITTINGS
Light fixtures
• double tube fluro
• hanging retractable light fitting
Light cabling
Power cabling
Power sockets
EQUIPMENT
Computer
iMac
x 1