Assistant Librarian - Publications

Motat; Auckland; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Five weeks annual leave

KiwiSaver contributions

MOTAT Mates pass for you and your whān

Job summary

MOTAT's Walsh Memorial Library seeks an Assistant Librarian – Publications to join the Library & Archives Team. You will sort and record published titles, help with acquisitions and deaccession decisions, and assist visitors and staff with research inquiries.

The role is permanent full-time, located at MOTAT on Great North Road, with occasional Sunday Live Day work and an alternative day off during that week.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience working in a library.
• Bachelor’s degree in Library & Information Studies, Museum Studies or Heritage related qualification.
• High level of computer literacy and Vernon CMS preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurately sorting and recording library holdings specific to published titles collections.
• Make recommendations for acquisition and deaccession of publications.
• Assist with research enquiries from MOTAT team and visitors.

Skills

Library experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library & Information Studies

Museum Studies

Heritage related qualification

Tools

Vernon CMS

Job description

Are you ready to dive into the captivating world of Publications Collections?

The Walsh Memorial Library, nestled within MOTAT's Great North Road site since 1964, houses an extensive collection of material reflecting the MOTAT collection, it includes published, archival, documentary heritage, pictorial, and oral history collections.

The Opportunity

The Library & Archives Team are looking for an Assistant Librarian –Publications to join the team.You willbe responsible fortheaccuratesortingand recordingof thelibraryholdings specific to thepublished titlescollections, this includes making recommendations for acquisition and deaccession of publications.As part of the Library team you willassistwith research enquiries that come intothelibraryfrom both the MOTAT Team and MOTAT visitors.

This is a permanent full-time, Monday to Friday, with the option to work on the occasional Live Day Sunday and you will take an alternative day off during that week.

The full position description can be viewed HERE.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need a minimum of two years’ experience working in a library with a Bachelor’s degree in Library & Information Studies, Museum Studies, or Heritage related qualification. You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate handling and care of Publications. Have a high level of computer literacy and collection management software, Vernon CMS preferred. Excellent communication and customer service experience is essential.

What we offer

This is a unique opportunity to join a fantastic team of passionate and capable library and archive professionals. Not only will you get to work on a truly fascinating collection, but you will also receive great benefits such as a day off on your birthday, five weeks’ annual leave,additionalKiwiSaver contributions, and a MOTAT Mates pass for you and your whānau.

Applications close on 24 September 2026