Assistant Librarian

**THE BRITISH SCHOOL JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Job Title: Assistant Librarian Department: Admin**

**Reports to**:Secondary Librarian School Hours : 7:45am to 4:30pm**
**Role**: Provide a wide variety of library services including circulation of library resources, reference service,
reader’s advisory, and administrative support

**Key Accountabilities**

Under the supervision of a Senior Librarian, provide a wide variety of library services including
information and reference service, reader’s advisory, presenting programs and administrative support.

Assist with the resources circulation process including checking resources in and out, sorting,
and filing and shelving materials, issuing overdue statements, letters, and collecting lost
resources fees.

Assist with the preparation of incoming resources, including accessioning, cataloguing,
barcoding resources and getting items “shelf ready”.

Identify resources that are in a poor condition and get the repairs done by the support staff
in the library.

Be familiar with the Automated Library System resources management and take initiative to
explore different modules in Destiny (library software) confidently.

Be confident with both hardware and software in the library, including multimedia, online
databases and internet‐based technology.

Operate library equipment effectively, including laptops, printer, kindles and photocopier
and ensure the usage of those by students and staff within the library.

Support student learning and make resources readily available.
Enrollment of staff and students in the library software.
Proficient in the preparation and creation of displays in and around the library.
Be aware of the developing trends and facilities for storage and access to e‐resources in the

current library scenario.
Supervision of children referring to the school’s code of conduct for behaviour and discipline. Ensure

that students maintain an acceptable standard of behaviour in the library and observe the rules led
by the library.

Ensure an effective lending and reference service is provided throughout the school day.
Support in terms of providing resources to all curriculum areas across the school.
Upgrading the library with the latest resources and readings in given areas.
Promote library activities (i.e. Reading contests, story hours, adult study groups, etc.)
Assist in creating promotional materials, writing reports, and maintaining files.
Maintain records of periodicals and displays.
Promote resources and reader development through displays and events (e.g. author talks)

and the production of book lists.
Assist in the maintenance of relevant statistics, weeding and regular stock checks.

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Maintain library in Senior Librarian’s absence.
Maintain high ethical standards and display integrity at all times.
This Job Description does not define all duties and responsibilities of the position and the school may

assign other tasks from time to time to help operationalise the role.
The school may review and modify or amend the Job Description as needed after discussion with the

position holder.

**Experience**

Demonstrable experience of working in a school library environment and engaging with pupils.
Demonstrable experience of using library databases and other relevant subscription based on

educational resources.

**Qualification/skills**
**A Bachelor’s level program in library and information studies accredited by the appropriate national
body.

Good communication skills and confidence to work with international body of staff and students.

**Personal Attributes**

Excellent written and spoken English.
Behaviour management skills.
Ability to work in a team.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities.
Good knowledge and interest in children’s literature.
Knowledge of internet and database technology like EBSCO and other specialised library subscriptions.
Knowledge of online reference and support material for all Key Stages.
Knowledge of library practices and procedures.
Work closely with the secondary and primary school librarian as part of a team.
Support mainstream teachers in resourcing student learning.
An understanding of the multicultural nature of the school and the implication this has for developing

multilingual resources

**Competencies**:
Will follow Admin Competencies
**PS**:You may be required to support other offices in case of emergency or whole school events.**
- This Job Description does not define all duties and responsibilities of the position and the school may assign other_
- tasks from time to time to help operationalise the role._Accredited by the Council of International Schools Dr Jose P Rizal Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi‐ 110 021,
India

IB World School Telephone: + 91 11 40664