Library Assistant

Sheth R N Shah English Medium School provide a progressive all-round education, preparing students for the challenges of the rapidly changing globalized world.

Required for August 2023:

School Assistant Librarian

The successful candidate will be required to

Lead the continued development of the library’s collection of Gujrati Language resources (essential).

Collaborate with the Teacher Librarian in implementing and maintaining a policy for the management and use of the Library.

Select purchase and advise on the promotion of learning resources in all formats and recreational reading material which support the curriculum, learning and teaching.

Collaborate with the Teacher Librarian and academic faculties to help develop the support that the library offers for teaching and learning across the school.

Help prepare research skills lesson materials for students in supporting their learning and research.

Provide cataloguing, circulation and other library management services, including processing new books and materials, repairing and weeding of books. Plan, organize and promote reading activities. Work independently with good organizational and interpersonal skills

The following qualifications and experience are preferred:

Experience in working in a school library, preferably at secondary school level.

A formal qualification related to library management and/or teaching.

Knowledge of Follett Destiny library management system

Familiarity with modern library cataloguing systems and standards.

Fluency in English and Cantonese and literacy in Gujrati.

A strong understanding and appreciation of information literacy and principles of academic honesty.

Candidates with less experience will be considered as Assistant Librarian

Candidates with less experience will be considered as Assistant Librarian

Deadline for applications: 18 August 2023

Please refer to our school website for more details.https://rnshahschool.org