Librarian

Mahatma Gandhi School; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 55,800,000 - 89,280,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahatma Gandhi School in Jakarta Pusat invites applications for the role of School Librarian. The successful candidate will manage the school library, support students and teachers, and promote reading and information literacy.

The role requires organizing collections, cataloguing resources, maintaining records, and collaborating with staff and parents to create a welcoming learning environment for children and young people.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field.
• Experience as a librarian, preferably in education.
• Knowledge of library management, cataloguing, and classification.
• Familiarity with library systems and MS Office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Friendly and approachable with a genuine interest in working with children.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the school library.
• Organize, classify, catalogue, and maintain books and resources.
• Manage borrowing/returning and maintain accurate records.
• Assist students and teachers in locating resources.
• Maintain an organized, welcoming library environment.
• Update collections based on needs of students and staff.
• Recommend and help select new books and resources.
• Promote reading habits and literacy activities.
• Organize reading activities, displays, and library programs.
• Maintain library databases and inventory records.
• Support teachers with library resources for classroom learning.
• Enforce library rules and procedures.
• Perform other library duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library Science / Information Management / Education

Tools

Library management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mahatma Gandhi School is seeking a dedicated, organized, and service-oriented School Librarian to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the school library, maintaining library resources, and supporting students and teachers in accessing and utilizing library materials effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of the school library.

Organize, classify, catalogue, and maintain books and other library resources.

Manage the borrowing and returning of books and ensure accurate library records.

Assist students and teachers in locating appropriate books, references, and learning resources.

Maintain an organized, clean, and welcoming library environment.

Monitor and update library collections based on the needs of students and teachers.

Recommend and assist in selecting new books and learning resources.

Promote reading habits and encourage students to make effective use of the library.

Organize reading activities, book displays, library programs, and other literacy-related activities.

Maintain library databases and ensure inventory records are accurate and up to date.

Support teachers in providing library resources for classroom learning.

Ensure library rules and procedures are properly implemented.

Perform other library-related duties as assigned by the school management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Information Management, Education, or a related field.

Previous experience as a librarian, preferably in a school or educational institution.

Good knowledge of library management, cataloguing, and classification.

Familiarity with library management systems and Microsoft Office.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Able to communicate effectively in English.

Organized, detail-oriented, responsible, and able to work independently.

Friendly and approachable, with a genuine interest in working with children and young people.

Able to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, students, and parents.

Candidates with experience in an international or bilingual school environment will be an advantage.