The Alexander Turnbull Library is one of New Zealand’s premier research libraries. The Library is responsible for building, managing, preserving and providing access to a national documentary heritage collection, an increasing proportion of which is electronic.

We are seeking to hire two Digital Material Librarians. The role is responsible for arranging, describing and managing archival material, especially digitally born material. The appointees will also assist in maintaining a high quality research service for researchers using the collections.

The Librarian (digital materials) works in multiple team environments assisting curatorial staff across a variety of areas in the library including Manuscripts, Photo Archive, Drawings Paintings and Prints, and the Oral History Centre.

The appointees will liaise with relevant staff from across the Alexander Turnbull Library and will work closely with staff in the National Digital Heritage Archive.

The appointees will require a demonstrable interest in and some technical knowledge about electronic materials. An archival or library qualification is essential.

We are seeking positive, enthusiastic team players who have an interest in heritage digital collections.

A job description, and application forms are available from Human Resources, phone (04) 474 3065, e-mail personnel.services@natlib.govt.nz

Applications should reach Human Resources, National Library of New Zealand, P O Box 1467, Wellington.