Librarian, Kaitiaki whare pukapuka
Also known as
- Knowledge analyst, cataloguer, customer service librarian, research librarian, assistant librarian, school librarian, learning and digital services librarian
Librarians manage databases and physical resources like books, documents and media publications for customers to borrow. They purchase, catalogue and circulate library materials and assist customers.
2:17 mins
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$55K to $88K
Most common
$109K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Librarians
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings and weekends
- usually work in libraries, offices, schools and information centres
- need to be methodical, accurate and communicate well
Tasks
- Process library materials.
- Teach others to use technology or equipment.
- Select educational materials or equipment.
- Search information sources to find specific data.
- Maintain operational records.
- Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
- Help patrons use library or archival resources.
- Direct department activities.
- Confer with others to conduct or arrange operational activities.
- Classify materials according to standard systems.
You usually need a qualification to become a librarian.
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Library Practice (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Diploma in Library and Information Studies (Level 5)
- a Bachelor of Library and Information Studies
- a relevant tertiary qualification in library and information leadership
- experience in similar work
- to be a member of Library and Information Association of New Zealand
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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