SOS Hermann Gmeiner Schools is looking for a School Librarian who will be responsible to plan, develop and implement procedures for the acquisition, processing and preservation of library materials and improves the school library service delivery.

Your role....

As a Librarian, you will be in charge of the following:

• Planning and promoting library orientation activities
• Actively planing with teachers and groups of teachers to integrate library services and multimedia materials with the instructional program.
• Compiling information on cards in order to maintain and update the card catalog and prepare cross references.
• Performing cataloging functions in a manner consistent with accepted professional library practice
• Performing all Circulation Desk functions, including: checks in, checks out and renews Library materials
• Helping students develop attitudes, habits, and skills that will enable them to become lifelong readers and learners.
• Actively promoting reading and library use through different activities
• Providing reference and readers' advisory services to all students, including those with reading problems or special educational needs.
• Functioning as the information leader within the school.
• Collaborating with instructional staff in preparing and delivering lessons that make effective use of information resources and incorporate the use of information literacy skills.
• Informing students and staff of the arrival of new materials and guides them in finding and using a wide variety of materials.
• Organizing library material, equipment, and facilities for effective and efficient utilization and circulation and through a working knowledge of books and authors in the collection, assists students with reading selections.
• Evaluating and selecting materials needed to meet both the curricular and individual needs of students, teachers, and administrators who will be using the Library
• Determining the needs of teachers and students as a basis for the selection of new materials and equipment.
• Performing inventory count of library collection as well as library equipment twice a year
• Fostering a creative, flexible environment so that the school library is an essential part of the learning community
• Developing and maintaining resources appropriate to the curriculum, the learners, and instructional strategies of the school community
• Establishing procedures for selection, acquisition, circulation, resource sharing of resources in all formats 

Job Requirements

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Then check out our criteria’s:

The must haves:

• Diploma or above in Library Science, IT or related fields of study
• At least 2 years of direct experience 
• Knowledge of school library management and systems
• Skills and experience in using ICT
• Accuracy, neatness and a methodical approach to clerical work
• Excellent communication skill
• Ability to promote the library to staff and students
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to cope with change

How to Apply

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Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply