Assistant Librarian

Job Description

Providing high-quality library support services across the school, ensuring effective access to learning resources, fostering a culture of reading, research, information literacy, and supporting outstanding student outcomes.

Driving Library & Learning Resource excellence through effective library management, resource organization, student engagement programmes, literacy initiatives, and integration of digital learning resources.

Supporting student achievement, independent learning, research skills, and holistic development through library services, reading programmes, resource facilitation, and collaborative engagement with students, parents, and colleagues.

Providing academic and operational support in library administration, cataloguing, circulation management, resource procurement, student enrichment programmes, and continuous school improvement initiatives.

KEY RESULT AREAS :

Library Operations & Resource Management
Student Learning & Information Literacy Support
Reading Promotion & Library Programmes
Digital Resources & Research Support
Student Wellbeing & Library Engagement
Parent Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
Faculty Collaboration & Professional Development
Innovation, Research & Digital Learning
Library Compliance & Administrative Operations

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Library Operations & Resource Management
Support the day-to-day operations of the school library.
Assist in cataloguing, classification, and organization of library resources.
Maintain accurate records of issued, returned, and overdue materials.
2. Student Learning & Information Literacy Support
Assist students in locating and accessing learning resources.
Support the development of information literacy and research skills.
Guide students in the effective use of library resources and reference materials.
3. Reading Promotion & Library Programmes
Promote reading habits and lifelong learning among students.
Support reading initiatives, book fairs, and literacy programmes.
Assist in organizing library-related events and activities.
4. Digital Resources & Research Support
Support access to digital libraries, databases, and online learning resources.
Assist students and staff in utilizing digital research tools.
Promote ethical and responsible use of information resources.
5. Student Wellbeing & Library Engagement
Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and student-friendly library environment.
Encourage responsible library usage and positive student behaviour.
Support student wellbeing through engagement in reading and learning activities.
6. Parent Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
Support communication regarding library programmes and initiatives.
Assist in promoting reading culture among students and parents.
Build positive relationships with stakeholders through library activities.
7. Faculty Collaboration & Professional Development
Collaborate with teachers to support curriculum-related resource requirements.
Assist faculty in identifying and accessing relevant learning materials.
Participate in professional development initiatives and library improvement programmes.
8. Innovation, Research & Digital Learning
Support innovative library practices and technology integration.
Assist in developing resource collections that support research and inquiry-based learning.
Encourage students to develop critical thinking and independent research skills.