Assists librarians and other information managers in organising and operating systems for handling recorded material and files.

Orders new library materials and maintains library records and circulation systems; catalogues printed and recorded material; enters data into databases and edits computer records; operates audiovisual and reprographic equipment; searches and verifies bibliographic data.

• Works indoors libraries and archive facilities.
• Works in adequately heated and ventilated spaces. Some areas may be very cool to preserve old and fragile documentation.

• Physical demand is light to medium.
• Standing and walking about the location is frequent.
• Sits frequently when maintaining library records and updating computer databases.
• Stretching and reaching across is likely to be occasional when collecting or returning materials to the shelves or other storage areas.
• Bending may be required occasionally to facilitate lifting or when working at benches.
• Squatting, crouching and kneeling may be necessary on an occasional basis.
• Twisting of the body or neck is unlikely to be necessary.
• Contact with skin irritants or water is unlikely.
• Lifting, carrying and holding is likely to occur on a frequent basis up to a medium physical demand.
• Repetitive movements are likely to be frequent in relation to the use of hands when undertaking data entry and other computer related tasks.
• Driving is not required.
• Use of hand-held tools will include general office equipment, including printers, photocopiers, computers, writing instruments and staplers.
• Mental skills necessary include technical, presentation, decision-making, problem-solving and communication.

A New Zealand Register Level 4 qualification or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2). In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.