Library Assistant

Position Objectives

Library Assistant is expected to carry out the duties to support the Secondary Teacher Librarian to provide assistance in regard to matters which relate to the Secondary Information & Media Center to ensure that these support the educational needs of the school. They are to connect with students to support their learning through developing research skills and the enjoyment of reading.

Library Assistant reports to the Secondary Teacher Librarian, and perform a full range of duties, including but not limited to:

● Manage day to day circulation and basic database entry
● Process books, enter information onto the Destiny database and cover books. Bug the security system to each book.
● Assist staff and students in identifying and obtaining materials to suit their requirements
● Support students and staff on use of library network system
● Support students and staff in research skills and provide guidance in relation to appropriate referencing.
● Repair damaged books
● Reshelf books and keep the library tidy
● Unpack the shipments and check the new books and equipment.
● Interpret for Vietnamese parents when requested.
● Perform other duties as directed by the Librarian, Headmaster/General Director including when requested to work during term break.
● Do Library duty at secondary school recess and lunch everyday.

The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Cognita Safeguarding; Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Child Protection Officer/Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Head of indeed to the Regional CEP so that a referral can be made accordingly to the relevant third part services.

Qualifications

● College diploma in Library management or Education degree
● 1-2 year of clerical and computer experience, prefer some exposure to basic library procedures in international schools.

Position Requirements

To be a library assistant you should have:

● Is able to work with a minimum of supervision individually as well as with others and regularly takes personal initiative to execute work responsibilities.
● Works in a pleasant and effective manner with customers, co-workers, other departments and agencies.
● Performs many routine and some specialized work in assigned areas of responsibility.
● Has a working knowledge of computers, automated search methods and effectively uses the various information access methods available in a contemporary public library with a high degree of proficiency and accuracy.
● Demonstrates a working knowledge of library practices.
● Successfully completes on the job training in cataloguing, basic reference and one or more areas of library programming.
● Has good customer service and public relations skills.
● Enjoys reading and using materials commonly found in libraries and helping others of all ages enjoy and use library resources.

- 13th & 14th month salary
- Meal allowance
- Attractive leave package on school calendar base

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