Librarian

Tawteen

Job Purpose:

Ensuring that the school library is maintained properly and is a welcoming place for student to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

Helping students find the information, they need.

Analyzing students needs to determine what information is appropriate.

Showing students how to access information.

Helping students navigate the Internet.

Coordinating programs such as Accelerated Reader (AR).

Gathering and helping in providing materials for classroom instruction.

Lending and collecting books, periodicals, video tapes, and other materials.

Inspecting returned materials for damage, checking due dates, and computing fines for overdue material.

Reading book reviews, publishers announcements, and catalogs to keep up with current literature, and other available resources.

Developing and indexing databases and help train users to develop research skills for the information they need.

Sorting returned books, periodicals, and other items and returning them to their designated shelves, files, or storage areas.

Negotiating contracts for the acquisition of materials and equipment.

Supervising students.

Compiling lists of books, periodicals, articles, and audiovisual materials on particular subjects.

Analyzing collections and recommend material.

Maintaining records of the students who must study in the library and coordinating with the supervisor for tardiness and absences.

Submitting a daily report on the library activities.

Ideal Requirements:

Bachelor Degree is required

Well read & informed about books

English proficiency and communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Punctuality

Conscientiousness, with a strong sense of responsibility