Library assistant, Kaiāwhina tiaki pukapuka
Also known as
- Library worker, libary shelver, library coordinator, circulation desk assistant, cataloguing clerk
- , Kaihangarau Whare Pukapuka
Library assistants sort and organise books and other materials and help people use library resources.
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$54K to $66K
Most common
$79K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Library assistants
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends and evenings or part time
- usually work in libraries and offices
- need to be accurate, organised and communicate well
Tasks
- Process library materials.
- Provide information to the general public.
- Help patrons use library or archival resources.
- Classify materials according to standard systems.
- Maintain operational records.
- Distribute instructional or library materials.
- Assist other educational professionals with projects or research.
- Maintain computer equipment or software.
- Inspect materials or equipment to determine need for repair or replacement.
- Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
You usually learn on the job to become a library assistant and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Library Practice (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Diploma in Library and Information Studies (Level 5)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Information Services for Children and Teens (Level 6)
- to join the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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