Hiring- Ib School Assistant Librarian - Bengaluru, India - Jain Group of institutions (JGI)

Jain Group of institutions (JGI)

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Bengaluru, India

3 weeks ago

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Deepika Kaur

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Description

HIRING ALERT
KNOWLEDGEUM ACADEMY

hiring:
IBDP/ IGCSE Assistant Librarian #KnowledgeumAcademy

About Company:
Knowledgeum Academy is an authorised IB World School and Cambridge International School backed by JAIN Group.

This international higher secondary school is founded to serve as an avenue for learners to discover, explore, ideate, and create opportunities through continual holistic learning.

The Academy offers two comprehensive curricula (IGCSE 8, 9 & 10 and IBDP Grades 11 & 12) with extensive pedagogies under one campus for learners to choose from, based on their interests and future aspirations.

Position:
IBDP/ IGCSE Assistant Librarian

Experience
:6months
-3years [Curriculum of experience from
IBDP, IGCSE only]

Location
:
Jayanagar 9th block, Bangalore (on site

Jain campus)

Qualification
:
Graduation
Library Science

Industry:
Education only

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Note:_ _
All the roles are full-time, work from the office._

Experience at School or Institution are most preferred.**_

**Assistant Librarian

Position Description**:
Under the supervision of a Senior Librarian, provide a wide variety of library services including information and reference service, readers advisory, presenting programs and administrative support.
Assist with the resources circulation process including checking resources in and out, sorting, and filing and shelving materials, issuing overdue statements, letters, and collecting lost resources fees.
Assist with the preparation of incoming resources, including accessioning, cataloguing, barcoding resources and getting items shelf ready".
Identify resources that are in a poor condition and get the repairs done by the support staff in the library.
Be familiar with the Automated Library System resources management and take initiative to explore different modules in Destiny (library software) confidently.
Be confident with both hardware and software in the library, including multimedia, online databases and internetbased technology.
Operate library equipment effectively, including laptops, printers, kindles and photocopiers and ensure the usage of those by students and staff within the library.
Support student learning and make resources readily available.
Enrolment of staff and students in the library software.
Proficient in the preparation and creation of displays in and around the library.
Be aware of the developing trends and facilities for storage and access to eresources in the current library scenario.
Supervision of children referring to the school's code of conduct for behaviour and discipline. Ensure that students maintain an acceptable standard of behavior in the library and observe the rules led by the library.
Ensure an effective lending and reference service is provided throughout the school day.
Support in terms of providing resources to all curriculum areas across the school.
Upgrading the library with the latest resources and readings in given areas.
Promote library activities (i.e. Reading contests, story hours, adult study groups, etc.)
Assist in creating promotional materials, writing reports, and maintaining files.
Maintain records of periodicals and displays.
Promote resources and reader development through displays and events (e.g. author talks) and the production of book lists.
Assist in the maintenance of relevant statistics, weeding and regular stock checks.
Maintain library in Senior Librarian's absence.
Maintain high ethical standards and display integrity at all times.
This Job Description does not define all duties and responsibilities of the position and the school may assign other tasks from time to time to help operationalize the role.
The school may review and modify or amend the Job Description as needed after discussion with the position holder.
Demonstrable experience of working in a school library environment and engaging with pupils.
Demonstrable experience of using library databases and other relevant subscriptions based on educational resources.

Qualification/skills

A Bachelor's level program in library and information studies accredited by the appropriate national body.
Good communication skills and confidence to work with an international body of staff and students.
Graduation and Post-Graduation in Library Sciences
Excellent written and spoken English.
Ability to work in a team.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities.
Knowledge of online reference and support material for all Key Stages.
Knowledge of library practices and procedures.
Support mainstream teachers in resourcing student learning.
An understanding of the multicultural nature of the school and the implication this has for developing multilingual resources

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