Library assistant, Kaiāwhina tiaki pukapuka
Also known as
- Library worker, library 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
$49K to $64K
Most common
$78K
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)
- 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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