POSITION PROFILE: Librarian
Experience:
- Contributing to school development work.
- Managing day-to-day operations of the library (catalogue, student and book records, shelving, organization of the library and collection).
- Actively promoting reading and library use through activities as reading books, storytelling, book talks, displays, reading programs, library instruction, and special events.
- Developing and maintaining a collection of print and digital resources to promote independent reading and literacy growth, support the curriculum and student’s needs.
- Creating and promoting meaningful experiences to promote a love of reading and lifelong learning – book groups, library activity centers, summer reading club, and reading challenges.
- Making literacy connections through collaborations with class and subject teachers.
- Managing library: material orders, customs clearance, and Ministry approval process according to the school library budget.
- Providing reference and readers’ advisory to students and teachers.
- Creating a dynamic fun library atmosphere through book displays, bulletin boards, and activity centres.
- Collaborating with teachers to schedule effective use of the library.
- Hosting special events such as book fairs and scholastic reading club (book ordering).
- Supervising student and parent volunteer program.
- All other duties requested by the supervisor.