School Librarian

·         Developing and delivering ‘library information literacy’ sessions to ensure that students are able to find the resources they require whether books/magazines or on-line, enabling students to become independent and effective library users.

·         Selecting and ordering new books appropriate to each section / Grade level and interests of the students, as well as the requirements from the teachers for resources to support the curriculum topics.

·         Liaising with teachers to ensure that topic-related resources are distributed to the classrooms as and when required.

·         Cataloguing all resources into the automated library system, ‘Destiny Follett’. All resources must be catalogued according to the Dewey system. Books must be labeled and covered.

·         Maintaining the library data base – ensuring that records of all students and teachers are up to date.

·         Following up overdue books from both students and teachers; receiving money for lost or damaged books; repairing damaged books.

·         Maintaining an attractive library environment which caters for all students’ needs, to sit and read quietly or to carry out independent study.

·         Promoting reading through attractive displays to encourage students to enjoy a wide range of literature to foster a love of books to become life-long readers. Keeping up to date with new releases to be able to recommend books to students.

·         Arranging author visits.

·         Arranging book fairs with local book shops.

·         Running the ‘Book Club’ where students can order books from a catalogue, consolidate the order for the whole school and distribute books when they arrive. 

·         Signing books in and out and re-shelving the returned books.

·         Liaising with teaching and non-teaching staff and responding to enquiries on matters within the postholder’s responsibility

·         Complying with the requirements of health and safety, other relevant legislation and school policies

·         Assisting with the development of policies and procedures

·         Attending any necessary training associated with the duties of the post

·         Undertaking any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post