Job Title: School Librarian
Location: Victoria Island, LagosEmployment Type: Full time
Job SummaryTo plan and implement the school’s Library Policy in consultation with the Head of School.
Main Duties and responsibilities
Ensure that the Library is equipped with an up to date range of relevant resources of books compatible with the Library budget.
Develop a purchasing strategy
Research new titles, stock selection and order through suitable sources
Classify and key word new stock
Monitor relevance and condition of present stock
Establish a cataloguing system
Monitor the Library budget
Manage, maintain and promote the role of the Library in the School
Develop and review a Library development policy and plan in collaboration with senior staff
Liaise with Heads of Departments with regard to their requirement and recommendation
Promote new subject material to all staff via Heads of Departments
Answer staff inquiries regarding new topics
Encourage all teachers to make use of the Library
Assist teachers to select books appropriate for students
Work alongside teachers to promote and support reading for pleasure
Ensure that the Library plays an integral role in supporting learning and that students have access to print and online resources
Promote the Library as a focal point for students
Develop the Library as an attractive and accessible place in the School
Ensure a constantly updated and refreshed series of displays, quizzes and the like which promote reading and enjoyment of books
Take an active role in developing events and activities to promote reading and learning resources. This may include author visits and themed events
Induct students to the Library systems and coordinate class visits to the Library
Monitor individual student’s use of the Library
Provide core book lists supporting the development of study skills to evaluate student’s use of the Library and its resources and the support it provides for homework and wider reading.
Provide effective management of other Library staff by giving formal and on the job training to ensure an enthusiastic and proactive service at all times and arranging where necessary external formal training for staff.
Attend meetings, exhibitions and conferences for continued professional development
Chair the Library committee
Promote, monitor and evaluate the Library’s contribution to school improvement
Inform the board and parents of Library development
Take responsibility of the school’s Library presence on the school’s website and to manage the Library content on the website.
Attend staff meetings and briefings
Coordinate book week
Qualifications and Experience
Library & Information Science Degree or a First Degree in any field with a Postgraduate Library qualification.
Candidates should possess 3 – 5 years work experience.
Membership of CILIP will be an added advantage.
Experience working with children of all ages.
Ability to build rapport with children as well as initiate ways to support young children in finding quality texts which reflect both children’s needs and reading competences.
Excellent knowledge of books for young people.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Good organizational skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Work-related Personal Requirements
Must have a penchant for reading.
Must be humble.
Must exhibit a high level of honesty.
Method of ApplicationInterested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email.
Deadline: October 30, 2020
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