Library Assistant

**Job Description****:

- Job Title:
- Library Assistant- School / Location:
- British School Dhahran (BSD)- School / Department:
- Library- Job Status:
- Full-time- 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:
- 02-2324-069- 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 follow-up 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 eye-catching, interest-generating 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 non-classroom 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