Auckland City (Libraries)
www.aucklandcitylibraries.com
General Overview of Auckland City (Libraries)
Auckland City Libraries is a network of 16 community libraries and the central city library.
We have a strong community focus and offer opportunities for people to join in our events and activities. These include author talks, bookclubs, kids storytimes, school holiday programmes, concerts and heritage exhibitions. Many of our libraries also offer computer classes for beginners, and homework centres.
Our libraries work together to provide an extensive collection of fiction and non fiction material (including large print and audio books) as well as a great choice of music, DVDs, games, newspapers and magazines.
What are the main types of jobs in Auckland City (Libraries)?
Working with customers
What types of jobs do you profile on Workchoice Day?
Children's librarian - pupils will observe a storytime session
Reference librarian - pupils will participate in a click and learn computing class
Specialist librarian - pupils will see some rare and old books
What kind of qualifications are needed to do them?
NCEA level 2
Good basic computing skills
Likes working with customers and children
Passionaite about working in the community
What can school students do to prepare for a career in your firm aside from further education?
e.g. volunteering, community work?
Get to know their local librarian
Volunteer at libraries if you are on a Duke of Edinburgh scholarship
Why is Auckland City (Libraries) involved in Workchoice Day?
Promote libraries as a career choice
www.aucklandcitylibraries.com
General Overview of Auckland City (Libraries)
Auckland City Libraries is a network of 16 community libraries and the central city library.
We have a strong community focus and offer opportunities for people to join in our events and activities. These include author talks, bookclubs, kids storytimes, school holiday programmes, concerts and heritage exhibitions. Many of our libraries also offer computer classes for beginners, and homework centres.
Our libraries work together to provide an extensive collection of fiction and non fiction material (including large print and audio books) as well as a great choice of music, DVDs, games, newspapers and magazines.
What are the main types of jobs in Auckland City (Libraries)?
Working with customers
What types of jobs do you profile on Workchoice Day?
Children's librarian - pupils will observe a storytime session
Reference librarian - pupils will participate in a click and learn computing class
Specialist librarian - pupils will see some rare and old books
What kind of qualifications are needed to do them?
NCEA level 2
Good basic computing skills
Likes working with customers and children
Passionaite about working in the community
What can school students do to prepare for a career in your firm aside from further education?
e.g. volunteering, community work?
Get to know their local librarian
Volunteer at libraries if you are on a Duke of Edinburgh scholarship
Why is Auckland City (Libraries) involved in Workchoice Day?
Promote libraries as a career choice