Librarian

Basil woods school; Telangana; On-site; INR 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food provided

Health insurance

Provident Fund

Job summary

Basil woods school invites applications for a Librarian to manage the school library and ensure students and staff have access to a well‑organized learning environment.

The role includes maintaining resources, guiding research, coordinating reading programs, and supporting academic activities. This full‑time, on‑site position emphasizes organization, communication, and library systems proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or Library & Information Science or relevant field.
• Master’s degree in Library Science preferred.
• Prior experience in a school or academic library is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize, maintain, and manage library books, journals, magazines, and digital resources.
• Ensure proper cataloging, classification, and shelving of books and materials.
• Maintain records of issued and returned books.
• Monitor and update library inventory regularly.
• Assist students and staff in locating and selecting appropriate learning resources.
• Promote reading habits and library usage among students.
• Guide students in research and information‑gathering activities.
• Support teachers with academic and reference materials.
• Maintain discipline and a quiet learning environment in the library.
• Issue and collect books and ensure timely return of library materials.
• Prepare library reports and maintain usage records.
• Ensure proper care and maintenance of books and library equipment.
• Coordinate with teachers regarding curriculum‑related resources.
• Organize reading programs, book fairs, storytelling sessions, and literary activities.
• Encourage participation in reading and language enrichment programs.
• Recommend procurement of new books and learning materials.
• Ensure compliance with school library policies and procedures.
• Maintain digital records and library management systems where applicable.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Library systems

MS Office

Student guidance

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Library Science / Library & Information Science

Master's Degree in Library Science preferred

Tools

Library management systems

MS Office

Job description

Position Title: Librarian

Department: Academics

Reports To: Principal

Job Summary:

The Librarian is responsible for managing the school library and ensuring students and staff have access to a well‑organized and resourceful learning environment. The role includes maintaining library resources, encouraging reading habits among students, supporting academic activities, and managing library operations efficiently.

Library Management

• Organize, maintain, and manage library books, journals, magazines, and digital resources.
• Ensure proper cataloging, classification, and shelving of books and materials.
• Maintain records of issued and returned books.
• Monitor and update library inventory regularly.

Student & Staff Support

• Assist students and staff in locating and selecting appropriate learning resources.
• Promote reading habits and library usage among students.
• Guide students in research and information‑gathering activities.
• Support teachers with academic and reference materials.

Library Operations

• Maintain discipline and a quiet learning environment in the library.
• Issue and collect books and ensure timely return of library materials.
• Prepare library reports and maintain usage records.
• Ensure proper care and maintenance of books and library equipment.

Academic Support

• Coordinate with teachers regarding curriculum‑related resources.
• Organize reading programs, book fairs, storytelling sessions, and literary activities.
• Encourage participation in reading and language enrichment programs.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Recommend procurement of new books and learning materials.
• Ensure compliance with school library policies and procedures.
• Maintain digital records and library management systems where applicable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science / Library & Information Science or relevant field.
• Master’s Degree in Library Science is preferred.
• Prior experience in a school or academic library is preferred.

Skills Required:

• Good organizational and record‑keeping skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of library management systems and MS Office.
• Ability to guide students and promote reading culture.
• Attention to detail and time management skills.

Working Conditions:

• Full‑time position.
• School working hours as per institutional policy.

Salary:

As per school norms and candidate experience.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person