Library Assistant (Permanent Part Time)

28 hours/week Commencing 1 August 2024 Main Responsibilities · Promotes the library and its materials.

· Assists library users in finding resources to meet their needs and access the online catalogue system OPAC.

· Supervises library users and helps maintain the physical appearance of the library.

· Fully responsible for running the operational part of the Library, circulation and information desks.

· Promotes understanding and love of books, storytelling, information literacy, digital literacy and library resources and services in students, staff and parents.

· Shelve library books and materials daily.

Resources and Support · Establish and maintain library procedures and processes.

· Work with the Head of Libraries, Teacher Librarians and Library Officers to promote library resources and services.

· Manage the library class visit timetable.

· Assists to maintain the physical appearance of the library.

· Other duties reasonable to establish the smooth operation of the library.

Community Engagement and Collaboration · Plan and develop library documentation and communication.

· Organize and support library programme events and author visits.

· Maintains a positive relationship with all school staff, teachers, students, parents and the wider GESS community.

· Keep school management informed of library activities and resources.

Requirements: · Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoys working with students of all cultural backgrounds and from all grade levels.

· Proficiency in both English and German languages as you will be engaging with students, parents and colleagues who speak these languages.

· Good understanding of library cataloguing standards.

· You should possess relevant working experience in either a library or a school setting.

· Good working knowledge of digital content and online platforms.

Willingness to learn new systems essential.

· Have strong computer skills and a passion for promoting learning & literacy.

· Have good organisational skills and the ability to work well in a team.

· Energetic, flexible and able to take on new challenges.

Part Time (Permanent)