School Librarian

You are responsible for the administration of the ISS Library.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day running of both the High School and Primary School sections of the ISS Library.
  
• Ensure that the Library collection meets the needs of the School’s programmes, the ISS Definition of High Quality Learning, the school’s commitment to global citizenship, and complies with IB regulations.
  
• Create and implement the Library development plan in line with the ISS mission, vision, and values.
  
• Catalog and circulate materials.
  
• Maintain the Library collection, including stocktaking, ordering, and culling the collection.
  
• Oversee the use of all library and audio-visual equipment.
  
• Maintain and update the Library Database.
  
• Regularly review the Library Database operating system.
  
• Form and facilitate a whole school Library Committee to assist in the smooth running of the Library.
  
• Assist and train students and staff in using library systems and technologies.
  
• Prepare and operate the Library budget.
  
• Review library usage data to determine needs for budgeting.
  
• Liaise with teaching staff regarding collection needs.
  
• Maintain access to online accounts and subscribed periodicals.
  
• Attend Faculty Meetings to keep up-to-date with school developments.
  
• Attend planning meetings to provide support to subject areas/grade levels.
  
• Ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information.
  
• Any other duties as directed by the Academic Leadership Team.
  

Requirements

• You should possess a Degree or any course of study in the field of Library Studies
  
• You should have experience working in a school library
  
• You should possess good organizational and interpersonal skills
  
• You should be able to work at ease with people from different cultural backgrounds.
  
• You should ideally possess strong IT skills