Library Officer

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the school library, including its collection, facilities and services.
• Handle the circulation, classification, cataloguing, shelving and maintenance of print and non-print resources.
• Maintain library records, databases and past assessment papers.
• Coordinate with suppliers on the procurement and delivery of library resources and programme prizes.
• Provide library, information and enquiry services to students and teachers.
• Plan and support reading initiatives, book reviews, quizzes and other library programmes in collaboration with teachers.
• Promote library resources and activities through displays, newsletters and school announcements.
• Operate the Library Automated Service (LAS) and maintain accurate collection records.
• Conduct inventory checks, shelf reading and annual stocktaking, including weeding outdated resources.
• Prepare and analyse reports on library usage, loans and collection statistics.
• Maintain a clean, organised and conducive library environment, enforce library rules and monitor room bookings.
• Perform other library-related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Preferably at least 3 years of experience in national, secondary school or tertiary libraries.
• Good knowledge of library operations, collection management and the Dewey Decimal Classification System.
• Proficient in Spydus Library Management Solution and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in developing library programmes and collaborating with teachers on educational activities.
• Experience in library space planning and improvement is an advantage.
• Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. 

Duration/Working Hours: 

Approx 10 months - opt to extend 1 year (22 Feb 2027 to 31 Dec 2027)  

Personnel to be deployed at the following hours (42 hours per week):

• Mondays to Thursdays: 8.00 am to 5:30 pm, inclusive of 1 hr lunch break
• Fridays: 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, inclusive of 1 hr lunch break
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays 

** We regret to inform only shortlisted candidate will be notified.