Date: 13 Jan 2025
Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council

Are you passionate and excited about developing collections that inspire and engage our diverse customers? Join Auckland Council Libraries as a Senior Librarian for our Collection Development team. The Collection Development team is responsible for developing the current use collections of Auckland Council Libraries in all formats, to align with the principles in our Collection Development Policy.

We have two roles available, both are permanent positions:

• 1 x 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• 1 x 32 hours per week, days to be discussed
• Both with flexible working arrangements available. These roles are both based at Auckland Central Library.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Day to day your responsibilities will look like:

• Provide effective contract and supplier relationship management.
• Actively contribute to team planning, developing new and innovative collections in response to customers’ changing expectations.
• Day-to day management of either the serials OR graphics collections.
• Day-to-day portfolio responsibilities for either staff collections training OR finance and budget monitoring.
• All Collection Development team members develop generalist knowledge of all our print and digital collections.
• All Collection Development team members assist with collection promotion, data, reporting, policy writing, selection and online resources.

To see the full position description please click here.

He kōrero mōu: About you
We are looking for a collaborative team player who can demonstrate the following:

• Tertiary degree in library and information studies or similar
• Be a registered LIANZA professional
• 4+ years’ experience in collections work in a large library or equivalent environment.
• Proven experience of relationship building skills.
• Experience in financial/budget management OR Experience in staff training.
• Knowledge of collection development best practices and related work processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with data to inform decision-making.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating collections using a wide range of tools.
• Curiosity about emerging trends in publishing and libraries and how these might relate to collection development.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
An inspiring work environment where your ideas can flourish and a platform to showcase your knowledge of collection development. On top of this, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts including:

• Option to buy an additional week’s annual leave.
• Four weeks annual leave, plus an additional week after five years.
• Additional day of leave for community activities.
• Discounts on attractions such as the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo & Auckland Art Gallery.
• Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies.
• Flexible and supportive work environment.

Click this link to find out more about our employee benefits package.

Ready to shape the future of our collections? Join our journey of developing inspiring and engaging collections today!

Tono Mai: Apply Now!
Applications close: 27 January 2025, 11.59 pm

Salary Band F, we would be looking to appoint the successful applicant at a salary of between $73 - 86k, depending upon experience.

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.