The School Librarian is responsible for managing the school library, supporting student literacy, providing resources that enhance learning across all subjects, and fostering a love of reading. This role includes collaborating with teachers to support curriculum objectives, maintaining the library's collection, and offering guidance to students in developing research skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Library Management: Organize, maintain, and update the library’s collection of books, periodicals, digital resources, and other educational materials.
Resource Acquisition: Select and acquire new books, materials, and technology resources that align with curriculum needs and student interests.
Research Support: Assist students and staff in locating information and using library resources for research, including teaching information literacy and research skills.
Collaboration: Work closely with teachers to integrate library resources into classroom instruction and to support curriculum goals.
Reading Promotion: Plan and implement programs that encourage reading for pleasure and learning, such as book fairs, reading challenges, and literacy events.
Technology Integration: Stay updated with educational technology trends and digital resources; ensure students and staff have access to and can effectively use digital library resources.
Library Environment: Create a welcoming and inclusive library environment that fosters student engagement, creativity, and independent learning.
Library Supervision: Oversee student behavior in the library and ensure a safe and orderly environment conducive to learning.
Inventory Management: Conduct regular inventories of library materials, remove outdated or damaged resources, and track overdue or lost items.
Key Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree • Fluent in spoken and written English • must have at least 1 year of experience