Publications Librarian Assistant - Curate & Research

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

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.