Assistant Librarian

Nord Anglia International School Dublin; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,181,000 - 4,453,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Anglia International School Dublin seeks an Assistant Librarian to deliver high-quality library services across the school, ensuring access to learning resources and fostering a culture of reading.

The role covers cataloguing, digital resources, information literacy, student engagement, and collaboration with teachers to support curriculum. Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Library Science or Library & Information Science; Masters preferred.
• 2+ years in a school, academic, or institutional library setting.
• Knowledge of library management practices, cataloguing systems, and information services.
• Experience with library management software and digital learning resources.
• Strong communication and collaboration with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Library Operations & Resource Management: Support day-to-day library operations and cataloguing.
• Student Learning & Information Literacy Support: Help students locate resources and develop information literacy.
• Reading Promotion & Library Programmes: Promote reading and organise library events.
• Digital Resources & Research Support: Facilitate access to digital libraries and research tools.
• Student Wellbeing & Library Engagement: Foster a welcoming, inclusive library environment.
• Parent Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate library initiatives to parents and stakeholders.
• Faculty Collaboration & Professional Development: Support teachers with curriculum-related materials.
• Innovation, Research & Digital Learning: Integrate technology and support inquiry-based learning.

Skills

Library management

Cataloguing systems

Information literacy

Reading promotion

Digital learning resources

Communication skills

Collaboration with teachers

Time management

Professional development

Safeguarding & inclusion

Education

B.Lib.Sc. or Library & Information Science; Masters preferred

Job description

Job Description:

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organization. Our family of 61 schools is united by a common philosophy - to be ambitious for our students, people and schools. We believe there is no limit to what our students can achieve and our approach supports every child to succeed academically, socially and personally. The India Region encompasses 5 schools across India.

Job Description

Providing high-quality library support services across the school, ensuring effective access to learning resources, fostering a culture of reading, research, information literacy, and supporting outstanding student outcomes.

Driving Library & Learning Resource excellence through effective library management, resource organization, student engagement programmes, literacy initiatives, and integration of digital learning resources.

Supporting student achievement, independent learning, research skills, and holistic development through library services, reading programmes, resource facilitation, and collaborative engagement with students, parents, and colleagues.

Providing academic and operational support in library administration, cataloguing, circulation management, resource procurement, student enrichment programmes, and continuous school improvement initiatives.

KEY RESULT AREAS :

Library Operations & Resource Management
Student Learning & Information Literacy Support
Reading Promotion & Library Programmes
Digital Resources & Research Support
Student Wellbeing & Library Engagement
Parent Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
Faculty Collaboration & Professional Development
Innovation, Research & Digital Learning
Library Compliance & Administrative Operations

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Library Operations & Resource Management
Support the day-to-day operations of the school library.
Assist in cataloguing, classification, and organization of library resources.
Maintain accurate records of issued, returned, and overdue materials.
2. Student Learning & Information Literacy Support
Assist students in locating and accessing learning resources.
Support the development of information literacy and research skills.
Guide students in the effective use of library resources and reference materials.
3. Reading Promotion & Library Programmes
Promote reading habits and lifelong learning among students.
Support reading initiatives, book fairs, and literacy programmes.
Assist in organizing library-related events and activities.
4. Digital Resources & Research Support
Support access to digital libraries, databases, and online learning resources.
Assist students and staff in utilizing digital research tools.
Promote ethical and responsible use of information resources.
5. Student Wellbeing & Library Engagement
Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and student-friendly library environment.
Encourage responsible library usage and positive student behaviour.
Support student wellbeing through engagement in reading and learning activities.
6. Parent Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
Support communication regarding library programmes and initiatives.
Assist in promoting reading culture among students and parents.
Build positive relationships with stakeholders through library activities.
7. Faculty Collaboration & Professional Development
Collaborate with teachers to support curriculum-related resource requirements.
Assist faculty in identifying and accessing relevant learning materials.
Participate in professional development initiatives and library improvement programmes.
8. Innovation, Research & Digital Learning
Support innovative library practices and technology integration.
Assist in developing resource collections that support research and inquiry-based learning.
Encourage students to develop critical thinking and independent research skills.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Bachelors Degree in Library Science (B.Lib.Sc.) or Library & Information Science; Masters Degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a school, academic, or institutional library setting.
• Strong knowledge of library management practices, cataloguing systems, and information services.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing library resources and supporting student learning.
• Ability to promote reading habits and information literacy among students.
• Experience working with library management software and digital learning resources.
• Strong organizational and resource management skills.
• Proficiency in educational technology and digital information platforms.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Professional, ethical, and student-centred approach to library services.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, student wellbeing, and continuous professional growth.
• Ability to work collaboratively with academic leaders and contribute to school-wide improvement initiatives.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.
All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.
We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.