Assistant Librarian - Publications

Museum of Transport and Technology; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Five weeks annual leave

KiwiSaver contributions

MOTAT Mates pass for whānau

Job summary

The Walsh Memorial Library at MOTAT (Auckland, North Island) invites applications for an Assistant Librarian – Publications. You will sort and record published titles, assist with acquisitions and deaccession recommendations, and help MOTAT staff and visitors with research inquiries.

Two years in a library role and a Bachelor’s degree in Library & Information Studies or related field are required, with Vernon CMS experience highly valued. Benefits include five weeks annual leave and more.

Qualifications

• Two years’ library experience with publications handling.
• Bachelor’s degree in Library & Information Studies or related field.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of collection management software.

Responsibilities

• Sort and record library holdings specific to published titles collections.
• Make recommendations for acquisition and deaccession of publications.
• Assist with research enquiries from MOTAT staff and visitors.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Research

Digital literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library & Information Studies

Museum Studies

Heritage-related qualification

Tools

Vernon CMS

Job description

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Museum of Transport and Technology – Auckland, North Island

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 will be responsible for the accurate sorting and recording of the library holdings specific to the published titles collections, this includes making recommendations for acquisition and deaccession of publications. As part of the Library team you will assist with research enquiries that come into the library from 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 viewedHERE.

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.

• a day off on your birthday
• five weeks’ annual leave
• additionalKiwiSaver contributions
• a MOTAT Mates pass for you and your whānau