Librarian
Organise and help people access books and digital resources.
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- What's it like to be a Librarian?
- How to become a Librarian
- Latest Librarian jobs
- Top skills and experience for Librarians
- Librarian role reviews
What's it like to be a Librarian?
A Librarian (Kaitiaki Pātaka Pukapuka) manages databases and physical resources such as books and documents, and assists people with accessing them. Librarians select, prepare and classify materials relevant to their library. In many roles they maintain databases and help students and other clients to research information in the library or on their devices. They most commonly work in public libraries, schools, universities and government departments.
Tasks and duties
- Helping customers find books, electronic resources and other materials.
- Acquiring, preparing and classifying library materials so they are easily accessible.
- Organising and maintaining information sources such as books, magazines, newspapers, electronic resources, audio and video recordings, photographs and manuscripts.
- Communicating with customers and loaning out library resources.
How to become a Librarian
Most Librarians have a bachelor or masters degree in a relevant field.
Complete a bachelor or masters degree in library or information studies at a polytechnic, university or wānanga.
Secure an entry-level Librarian role to gain experience.
Consider joining Libraries Aotearoa LIANZA.
Upskill with continuing professional education in areas such as technology and te ao Māori.
Some roles such as Law Librarian may require specialist sills or specific qualifications.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Librarian employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Library Services
Library Technology
Library Management Systems
Readers Advisory Services
Information Studies
Reading Skills
Digital Literacy
Customer Service
Information Management
Database Systems
Literacy
Cataloguing
Publishing
Communication Skills
Collaboration
Relationship Building
Literature Studies
Archiving
Working with Children
Researching
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Latest Librarian reviews
Sep 2023
Being a librarian takes me from one place to another, reading the library materials from the institution i am working on.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Library Science
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationScience & Technology
The good thingsLibrarians have a vital role not just in every students' lives but in general public in all walks of life. From children to adult to seniors, librarians are of great help to them in their research ne...
The challengesThat i met different kinds of people, striving to give a quality service all the time, assisting them in their research needs.
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Sep 2023
A perfect job for someone who thrives on variety.
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Library Science
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationCommunity Services & Development
The good thingsLibrary service can be full and varied. One day working with children, another assisting a grandparent to connect to family via social media. There are problem solving tasks as you help with research ...
The challengesThere is never enough time to read every book. Sometimes a low budget allocation impacts negatively on what I’d like the library event to look like and what we can achieve realistically.
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