Librarian - Related jobs

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  • ArchivistArchivists appraise, organise, store and provide access to records and documents of long-term historical or research value. They also advise and help individuals and organisations with their archives.
  • ConservatorConservators ensure the long-term preservation of art and artefacts by preventing their deterioration and repairing damage.
  • CuratorCurators develop, maintain, research and exhibit collections for museums, art galleries and artists.
  • Database AdministratorDatabase administrators design, build and maintain databases, which store data. They also monitor and repair databases to ensure they are always available for an organisation's use.
  • HistorianHistorians research, write and present information about events and people of the past and present. They may also teach history.
  • Library AssistantLibrary assistants carry out a variety of tasks needed to help run a library including organising material and helping library users.
  • Primary School TeacherPrimary school teachers teach children between the ages of five and 13 at primary or intermediate schools.
  • Records OfficerRecords officers organise and track documents and records for businesses and other organisations. This includes creating, retrieving and filing records such as correspondence and reports.
  • Secondary School TeacherSecondary school teachers teach one or more curriculum subject areas to students of approximately 13 to 18 years of age at a secondary school.
  • Systems AdministratorSystems administrators look after computer hardware (equipment), software (programs), computer networks (communication links between computers) and operating systems (programs that run computers).
  • Systems AnalystSystems analysts research the systems and procedures an organisation uses, and decide if and how computer applications could be used to improve business efficiency and productivity.
  • Technology TeacherTechnology teachers teach school students practical subjects such as food and nutrition, textiles and design, design and technology, graphics and design, electronics or information technology.
  • Tertiary LecturerTertiary lecturers teach at universities, colleges of education, polytechnics, wānanga and other post-secondary education providers. They may carry out research to be published.
  • Website AdministratorWebsite administrators set up and maintain the hardware and software required to run websites, and co-ordinate and maintain the creation of content.

Related industries

  • EducationNew Zealand's government-funded (state) and private education system is divided into three main areas:
    • early childhood education
    • compulsory schooling, which is divided into primary and secondary schooling
    • tertiary education.
    These areas also include Maori medium education:

    • kohanga reo (early childhood)
    • kura kaupapa (primary and secondary)
    • wananga (tertiary).
  • Information and Communication TechnologyWork in information and communication technology (ICT) jobs may involve:
    • developing computer programs and applications
    • designing and maintaining websites and databases
    • solving computer problems
    • working with businesses to make sure their ICT systems suit their needs.
  • Libraries and MuseumsLibraries and museums work may involve:
    • collecting, organising and looking after library materials
    • helping people research and access information
    • collecting, organising, and storing items of cultural or historic value
    • preserving and interpreting works of art
    • creating displays of cultural materials for the public.
Updated September 2009