A librarian helping a customer access online newspapers
Librarians collect, organise and look after library materials, and make them available to library users. They may also answer specific requests for information.
He whakamārama
Mahi ai ki te kohikohi, ki te whakahaere me te tiaki pukapuka, puka, whitiahua, tepa me etahi atu momo whakaaturanga, hei tuku ki nga tangata e whakamahi ana i te pataka pukapuka. I tua atu, tera ka kohikohi ia i nga rawa me nga rauemi mai i etahi momo wahi tae atu ana ki te ipurangi, hei whakautu i nga tino tono mo nga whakaaturanga.
Entry Requirements
Although entry requirements vary by employer, librarians typically need have or be working towards one of the following qualifications:
a Diploma in Library and Information Studies (Level 5)
an undergraduate library qualification
an undergraduate degree in any subject, and a postgraduate degree in Library and Information Studies.
Pay
The Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa Remuneration Salary Survey 2008 shows that pay for librarians varies depending on their role and experience.
Job Outlook
Job opportunities for librarians are expected to increase across all library sectors in the long term.
