Senior Library Assistant

2 days ago


Auckland, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

Senior Library Assistant - Content & DiscoveryWe have an exciting Senior Library Assistant – Content & Discovery opportunity.Get involved with preparing and processing library materials to delight and inform the people of Auckland.This role is located at Central Library, Monday – Friday.Nga Pataka Korero o Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland Libraries) have a strong community focus, and we are an extraordinary destination for the people of Auckland.
Our Senior Library Assistants – Content & Discovery play a vital part within our library team ensuring that our libraries provide a world-class customer experience that is second to none.
A fantastic opportunity has become available to join the team as a Senior Library Assistant – Content & Discovery based at Auckland Central Library.
This role sits within the Metadata and Supply team and involves all aspects of preparing library material to be added to our collections, including the creation of metadata to describe and classify materials, processing and labelling of material, invoicing, and the full life-cycle of Serials Management.
You will have a passion for making a difference in the library and a strong, people-focused work ethic.
Attention to detail and an ability to look for innovations and new ways of working are important in this role.
This is a permanent full-time 40-hour position working Monday - Friday.
This senior role requires you to step up and take the lead with problem-solving and innovating.
Flexibility, adaptability, superb people skills, a willingness to learn, a passion for customer service, and a can-do attitude are essential.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the ability to:
Problem-solve effectively.Show resilience and come up with new ways of working.Build strong partnerships and relationships.Work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.Stay up to date with current technology.Collaborate across all aspects of your mahi.Pay attention to detail and possess excellent organisational skills.Support the creation of accurate descriptive metadata for all formats.Execute the range of activities required for accurate and timely receipt, processing, data entry, and dispatch of new items.Support the accurate and timely processing of invoices to ensure uninterrupted payment to suppliers.Assist with the management and delivery of serials.Deliver efficient and timely processing, recording, and supply of our physical and online collections.Have knowledge/understanding of Te Ao Maori and a willingness to learn.We offer a welcoming and supportive team.
Here you'll have an opportunity to grow your career within the Auckland Council Libraries team and Auckland Council.
You will be supported by a culture that values te reo Maori me ona tikanga, inclusion, and interculturalism.
You will receive dedicated training and development to help build your career, and as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts.
Click this link to find out more about our employee benefits package.
Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini: My success is not mine alone, but the success of many. Tono Mai: Apply Now You can find the position description here.
Applications close: 20th January 2025.
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

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