Assistant Librarian

ISS International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment and uphold the highest standards of child protection.

You are responsible for the administration of the ISS Library.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day running of both the High School and Primary School sections of the ISS Library.
• Ensure that the Library collection meets the needs of the School’s programmes, the ISS Definition of High Quality Learning, the school’s commitment to global citizenship, and complies with IB regulations.
• Create and implement the Library development plan in line with the ISS mission, vision, and values.
• Catalog and circulate materials.
• Maintain the Library collection, including stocktaking, ordering, and culling the collection.
• Oversee the use of all library and audio-visual equipment.
• Maintain and update the Library Database.
• Regularly review the Library Database operating system.
• Form and facilitate a whole school Library Committee to assist in the smooth running of the Library.
• Assist and train students and staff in using library systems and technologies.
• Prepare and operate the Library budget.
• Review library usage data to determine needs for budgeting.
• Liaise with teaching staff regarding collection needs.
• Maintain access to online accounts and subscribed periodicals.
• Attend Faculty Meetings to keep up-to-date with school developments.
• Attend planning meetings to provide support to subject areas/grade levels.
• Ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information.
• Any other duties as directed by the Academic Leadership Team.

Requirements

• A Degree or any course of study in the field of Library Studies.
• At least 2 years of library experience.