Publications Librarian Assistant - Curate & Research Collections

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

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.