Assistant Librarian

2 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom KINGS COLLEGE SCHOOL Full time
Job Title: Assistant Librarian

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Assistant Librarian to join our team at King's College School. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the management and day-to-day operation of the Memorial Library, ensuring that an effective resource and information service is provided to all pupils and staff.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Assist the Head Librarian in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the Library services
  • Ensure that information resources, including the library catalogue, are correctly classified and catalogued
  • Assist in the selection, ordering, processing, and organisation of resources
  • Promote resources and reader development through displays and events, and the production of reading recommendation services
  • Assist in the provision of resources and support to teaching staff, including planning and implementing library-based lessons and supporting their professional reading
  • Assist in the design and implementation of library induction courses and in the teaching of information skills as part of a formal programme throughout the school
  • Assist in the development and implementation of library policies
  • Deputise for the Head Librarian in their absence
  • Assist in the management and overall presentation of the library premises
  • Ensure that pupils maintain an acceptable standard of behaviour in the Libraries
  • Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of library services
  • Assist in regular stock checks
  • Assist in the training and supervision of the library work experience programme
  • Assist in the Library's co-curricular provision, such as running book groups
  • Maintain a high level of current awareness regarding children's literature and developments in education and librarianship
  • Assist the Head Librarian in developing and maintaining the Library service's online presence

The successful candidate will possess a Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) qualification, or be chartered member of the chartered institute of library and information professionals (CILIP), and/or possess relevant library work experience.

We are seeking applicants that meet the following criteria:

  • Enjoyment of reading, with a strong knowledge of literature for children and young people, and an ability to communicate that knowledge and enjoyment to pupils
  • Confidence in working with a diverse range of pupils aged from 11 to 18
  • Excellent digital ICT skills, including experience with MS Office applications – Excel, PowerPoint, Word – and library management packages
  • A strong commitment to continuous professional development
  • Energy, enthusiasm, and a commitment to the key role of libraries in the learning process
  • Experience of communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a variety of stakeholders
  • A willingness to work flexibly as required, such as attendance at occasional open evening events agreed in advance with Head Librarian
  • Good interpersonal, organisation, and research skills, with a willingness to support pupils in their research
  • An awareness of and commitment to diversity and inclusion and to safeguarding in education

King's College School is a leading independent school with a strong commitment to academic excellence and pastoral care. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Assistant Librarian to join our team and contribute to the success of our students.

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