Library Assistant - مدارس المجموعة العالمية (ISG)

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:
‎191 days @ ‎8 hours per day
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
The successful candidate will be expected to:
* 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
The ideal candidate will have:
* Minimum of Bachelor's degree in a related field of study
Experience and Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
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

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