Librarian for Primary School

Job Description

• Develop and promote the role of the library in the school with an active engagement in diversity and equality issues
• Work closely with teaching staff to plan and deliver the information skills curriculum
• Promote the effective and efficient use of the library and library resources
• Work with teaching staff to take a strategic approach to cultivate a love of reading in children
• Develop links with secondary schools to facilitate transition and a coherent approach to library skills
• Manage the school library and library resources throughout the school:
• Select, acquire, maintain and withdraw library stock, ensuring a balance between subject and ability levels and show an active engagement in diversity and equality issues
• Organize, catalogue and classify library resources, both electronic and print-based
• Prepare financial estimates for the school library and manage the budget

Skills

• Knowledge of children’s literature and children’s resources to support the curriculum
• Should have librarian license
• Knowledge and understanding of library and information skills
• Ability and courage to innovate
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, as well as having an eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to adapt to very different audiences
• Ability to use library management systems and other ICT software