28 hours/week
Commencing 1 August 2024
Main Responsibilities
· Promotes the library and its materials.
· Assists library users in finding resources to meet their needs and access the online catalogue system OPAC.
· Supervises library users and helps maintain the physical appearance of the library.
· Fully responsible for running the operational part of the Library, circulation and information desks.
· Promotes understanding and love of books, storytelling, information literacy, digital literacy and library resources and services in students, staff and parents.
· Shelve library books and materials daily.
Resources and Support
· Establish and maintain library procedures and processes.
· Work with the Head of Libraries, Teacher Librarians and Library Officers to promote library resources and services.
· Manage the library class visit timetable.
· Assists to maintain the physical appearance of the library.
· Other duties reasonable to establish the smooth operation of the library.
Community Engagement and Collaboration
· Plan and develop library documentation and communication.
· Organize and support library programme events and author visits.
· Maintains a positive relationship with all school staff, teachers, students, parents and the wider GESS community.
· Keep school management informed of library activities and resources.
Requirements:
· Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoys working with students of all cultural backgrounds and from all grade levels.
· Proficiency in both English and German languages as you will be engaging with students, parents and colleagues who speak these languages.
· Good understanding of library cataloguing standards.
· You should possess relevant working experience in either a library or a school setting.
· Good working knowledge of digital content and online platforms. Willingness to learn new systems essential.
· Have strong computer skills and a passion for promoting learning & literacy.
· Have good organisational skills and the ability to work well in a team.
· Energetic, flexible and able to take on new challenges.