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Library Assistant

4 months ago


Al Hufūf, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia مدارس المجموعة العالمية (ISG) Full time

Job Description*:

  • Job Title:


Library Assistant
  • School / Location:
  • British School Dhahran (BSD)
  • School / Department:


Library
  • Job Status:
  • Fulltime
  • Salary Code:


Support Staff
  • Work Days / Hours:
  • Eligible Applicants:


Saudi National
  • Position Start Date:


As soon as possible
  • Application Deadline:


Until filled
  • Reports to:


David Bolton, Principal
  • Requisition Number:
Summary

The Library Assistant will be part of a dynamic Library Team.

The position is primarily responsible for providing assistance to the School Librarian, as well as maintaining a close working relationship with BSD teachers, students and other ISG Library staff and assisting with programs and events.


  • Job Duties
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection)
  • Utilise and maintain/update the Destiny Platform
  • Manage circulation responsibilities as needed
  • Catalogue library books and resources following library policies, and order, manage, and maintain library supplies
  • Shelve returned books on a daily basis as well as as keeping shelves straight and orderly
  • Maintain library inventory of assets and equipment
  • Run circulation reports and send electronic overdue notices to all patrons on a monthly basis
  • Manage account clearance and enrollment documentation for withdrawing students and graduating students
  • Manage and maintain all matters pertaining to patrons' accounts, communication, and followup with overdue books
  • Repair damaged library books and resources following professional guidelines and instruction
  • Coordinate class scheduling with librarians and prepare library bags and shelf markers for classes
  • Collaborate with the librarian to design and create eyecatching, interestgenerating book displays to encourage reading across all schools
  • Take photos to document activities that occur in the library for social media sites, display tv or bulletin board
  • Help support all reading promotion and activities that occur in the library
  • Run regular reports necessary for maintaining the library collection and share with librarians
  • Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of ISG District and library organisation policies, practices and procedures
  • Sign the staff's Exit Form for leaving staff when the librarian is unavailable
  • Respond appropriately to the range of individual needs and abilities among students
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the librarian, Head of School or Principal
  • Qualifications and Knowledge
  • Minimum of Bachelor's degree in a related field of study
  • Experience and Skills

Experience

  • Some experience working in a library or other customer service setting preferred
  • Prior experience working with students
  • Experience with Google Workspace/Microsoft Office

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
  • Good interpersonal skills in interacting with students and colleagues
  • Ability to supervise students in nonclassroom settings
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Demonstrate attention to detail and proficiency with order and organisation