Purpose of the Role

To manage and develop the school library as a welcoming and well-organised learning resource that supports teaching, research, reading, academic achievement, and lifelong learning among students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

Library Management

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the school library.
• Organise, classify, label, and maintain books and other library resources.
• Maintain accurate records of library resources and users.
• Manage borrowing and returning of books and other materials.
• Monitor the condition of library resources and arrange repairs or replacement where necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe, quiet, and welcoming library environment.

Student Support and Reading Development

• Assist students in locating and using appropriate books and information resources.
• Promote reading and independent learning.
• Encourage students to develop research and information-literacy skills.
• Support students in selecting books appropriate to their age and academic level.
• Assist teachers and students with research and learning resources.

Teaching and Learning Support

• Work with teachers to identify library resources required to support the curriculum.
• Assist in developing and maintaining subject-specific collections.
• Support research, projects, assignments, and academic activities.
• Introduce students to responsible and effective use of information resources.

Library Records and Resources

• Maintain an up-to-date catalogue and inventory of library resources.
• Monitor the acquisition of new books and learning materials.
• Prepare reports on library usage, resources, and needs.
• Assist with library budgeting and procurement recommendations.

General Responsibilities

• Organise reading activities, book clubs, literacy programmes, and other library-related activities.
• Promote appropriate use and care of library resources.
• Integrate ICT and digital information resources where available.
• Support the school’s academic and extracurricular programmes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science, Education, or a related field.
• Experience working in a school library is an advantage.
• Knowledge of library classification, cataloguing, and information management.
• Basic ICT and digital information management skills.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of books, information resources, and research.
• Ability to work well with students and teachers.
• Good ICT skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to promote a positive reading culture.
• Strong integrity and professionalism.

Professional Conduct and Safeguarding

• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students.
• Ensure the library provides a safe and inclusive environment.
• Protect student and library records appropriately.
• Follow the school’s safeguarding, child protection, and professional conduct policies.
• Promote respect, responsibility, and proper use of school resources.

Working Relationships

The Librarian will work closely with:

• School leadership
• Teachers
• Students
• Support staff
• Parents and other stakeholders where appropriate

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the school library.
• Organise, classify, label, and maintain books and other library resources.
• Maintain accurate records of library resources and users.
• Manage borrowing and returning of books and other materials.
• Monitor the condition of library resources and arrange repairs or replacement where necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe, quiet, and welcoming library environment.
• Assist students in locating and using appropriate books and information resources.
• Promote reading and independent learning.
• Encourage students to develop research and information-literacy skills.
• Support students in selecting books appropriate to their age and academic level.
• Assist teachers and students with research and learning resources.
• Work with teachers to identify library resources required to support the curriculum.
• Assist in developing and maintaining subject-specific collections.
• Support research, projects, assignments, and academic activities.
• Introduce students to responsible and effective use of information resources.
• Maintain an up-to-date catalogue and inventory of library resources.
• Monitor the acquisition of new books and learning materials.
• Prepare reports on library usage, resources, and needs.
• Assist with library budgeting and procurement recommendations.
• Organise reading activities, book clubs, literacy programmes, and other library-related activities.
• Promote appropriate use and care of library resources.
• Integrate ICT and digital information resources where available.
• Support the school’s academic and extracurricular programmes.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students.
• Ensure the library provides a safe and inclusive environment.
• Protect student and library records appropriately.
• Follow the school’s safeguarding, child protection, and professional conduct policies.
• Promote respect, responsibility, and proper use of school resources.

• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of books, information resources, and research.
• Ability to work well with students and teachers.
• Good ICT skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to promote a positive reading culture.
• Strong integrity and professionalism.

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science, Education, or a related field.
• Experience working in a school library is an advantage.
• Knowledge of library classification, cataloguing, and information management.
• Basic ICT and digital information management skills.