Librarian/Learning Resource Centre Manager

Role & responsibilities : Candidate should have knowledge of KoHA Library Management Software

To change the library into a Learning Resource Centre; to inculcate a love for reading and for books in students by facilitating activities; to assist staff and students to work with information; to support research and be an information manager, and to manage the school library.

Preferred candidate profile

Learning Resource Centre Manager

• Convert the Library into a Learning Resource Centre.
• Assist teachers and students to access a variety of learning resources in different forms: online, digital, books, materials, educational kits, toys, games and manipulatives, worksheets, lesson plans and ideas, etc.
• Assist teachers to devise research activities for students.
• Assist students in conducting research in the library.
• Collect, maintain and disseminate reference information and resources related to curriculum, pedagogy, learning methodology and teaching-learning resources for teachers.
• Research and assist teachers in accessing online resources such as courseware, lesson plans, workshop information, worksheets, etc.
• Assist teachers in conducting online research on their respective subjects, and on teaching-learning methodology.
• Maintain and manage a repository of school, ICSE and other question and test papers.

Creator of A Reading Environment

• Create an attractive environment in the school library to attract students to browse and read books.
• Ensure that every student is involved in the reading programme.
• Encourage students to develop a love for reading and for learning.
• Devise a reading programme to help students become fluent readers.
• Encourage the development of language skills LSRW in students through library-related activities.
• Encourage the love for literature of different genres in students.
• Encourage reading for research in different subjects among students.
• Devise engaging activities to scaffold student reading.
• Understand student likes and dislikes in reading.
• Encourage students to read books that they have not previously read.
• Hold storytelling sessions.
• Organize reading-related events in the library.
• Manage library discipline.
• Be a leader in the library.
• Be a role model for students.

Instructional Partner to Teachers

• Assist teachers in locating information for lessons and for any other purpose they may need it for.
• Assist teachers in devising engaging activities to be used in class.
• Collaborate with teachers to encourage reading related to all subjects.
• Help students to develop appropriate study skills.
• Devise and facilitate engaging activities that help raise student awareness and general knowledge.
• Create worksheets, assignments and assessments for students related to the Library and Language & Literary development.
• Understand and disseminate different formats and ways of representing information in oral/verbal, written, visual formats.
• Create suitable teaching-learning aids and informative charts.

Information Manager and Research Assistant

• Make relevant information accessible to the Principal, teachers, staff and students both in electronic and book, periodical and newspaper form.
• Assist any staff member with any information that they wish to locate/identify.
• Maintain and manage access to online libraries.
• Understand and disseminate knowledge related to copyright, Intellectual Property Rights, fair use, and open source materials.
• Help students to learn about news and daily world affairs.
• Identify suitable websites for educational reading and information.
• Be up-to-date with respect to information on ICSE Syllabus changes, textbook changes.

Library Management

• Organize the library collection as per the standard Library Classification System.
• Provide an accessible catalogue of books available.
• Train users on how to use the library.
• Manage library book and magazine purchases under advice to Supervisor Secondary and the Principal.
• Liaise with Publishers for textbook purchases.
• Ensure that the library is well-stocked and well-organized with books of all kinds reading, reference, text references and so on.
• Prepare and administer a long-term plan for the development of the school library.
• Initiate a Library Automation System.
• Manage the school library within the assigned budget.
• Manage all library processes acquisition, lending, etc.
• Identify suitable reading material for various age groups.

Administrative Responsibilities & Resource Management

• Create and maintain up-to-date digitized records of books, periodicals, textbooks, past question papers and any other documentation in the Library.
• Create and maintain library period teaching-learning records such as unit plans, lesson plans, log books.
• Create and maintain records of any worksheets, assignments and assessments for the academic year.
• Assume any special roles as may be assigned by the Principal.
• Disburse textbooks to staff members.
• Ensure that the library is clean and well-maintained

Communication & Collaboration

• Demonstrate an open, accepting and non-critical attitude to students.
• Assist students, teachers and staff in all library-related matters.
• Communicate student performance in the library attainment, progress, development, and overall behaviour to their respective class teachers and other teachers.
• Demonstrate good listening skills with all stakeholders.
• Report library-related matters to the Supervisor - Primary/Secondary School, and to the Principal on a regular basis.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Supervise Class IV staff to get required tasks done on time and effectively, as required.
• Extend hospitality to visiting parents and guardians.
• Maintain courteous relations with students, parents and staff members of the school.

Organizational Duties

• Perform Duties assigned as per school rota, e.g. Master/Mistress on Duty in the School Dining Hall, etc.
• Assist in planning, organizing and conducting Co-Curricular activities and Special Functions for students, e.g. Annual Day, Sports Day, Hindi Diwas, Debates, Drama and more.
• Ensure that cleanliness is maintained in the classrooms, and in other areas of the school.
• Contribute to creating a safe environment physical and personal in the school.
• Support and contribute to the general and personal safety of all students.
• Identify and report any students at risk of physical, sexual, or emotional maltreatment to the Principal, the School Counsellor, the respective Dorm Parent and the Nurse.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information acquired in the course of undertaking duties relating to the school.
• Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance and conduct.
• Adhere to school policies.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties related to the school and the job from time to time, as required or as requested by the Principal

Training & Development

• Undergo First Aid training certification.
• Update skills related to your field from time to time.
• Participate in general training programs as the school may deem fit from time to time.

Abilities/ Skills Library Management

• High standards of competence related to library and information management and teaching
• Up-to-date with the latest developments in Library Science
• Familiarity with teaching skills
• Experience with organizing library events

Abilities/ Skills General and Managerial

• Ability to work independently as well as the in a highly collaborative environment with other professionals
• Computer literate: Knowledge of maintaining digital library records, networks; use of email, Internet, databasing, WordTM and ExcelTM.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and inter-personal skills the ability to relate to children, parents, external agencies
• Good leadership skills, with the ability to take charge of a situation without being dominating
• Excellent organizational skills
• The ability to manage time effectively, to prioritize and manage ones workload and schedules.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student issues and performance details
• Ability to understand residential school routine and policies and compliance with the same
• Medically fit, with the ability to cope with the physical demands of the job

Personal Attributes

• Professional and approachable
• High personal standards of integrity
• Creative and innovative
• Problem-solving skills
• Confident and calm, especially in emergency situations
• Willingness to assume responsibility
• Sympathetic, friendly and supportive nature
• Conflict resolution skills
• Positive attitude
• Mature personality
• Tactful, firm, yet kind
• Dependable and reliable
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic to learn
• Flexible and open to change