Library assistant: pay, what you do and current jobs
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Library assistants sort and organise books and other materials and help people use library resources.
- Typical full-time pay in NZ$50,000–$66,000 a year (up to $80,000)
- Training0-2 years
- IndustryCulture and history
Pay is for full-time work across New Zealand. Part-time and hourly roles are paid by the hour; check each advert.
1 library assistant job on ManyJobs now
- Library ShelverAuckland Council · Waiheke
What you’d do
- lend books and other resources to people
- help people find books and information
- organise books and information
- maintain computer equipment and software
- help people use library equipment
- maintain a welcoming community environment
- assist in research
- maintain records
Life on the job
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
How to get in
You usually learn on the job to become a library assistant and a qualification may be useful.
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
You may need:
- a certificate or diploma in library and information management
- to join the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa
Also known as: Library worker, library shelver, library coordinator, circulation desk assistant, cataloguing clerk
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