School Librarian

Tenby Schools; George Town; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Penang is looking for a School Librarian to manage library resources and promote a culture of reading. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Library Science, strong organizational skills, and experience in a school library setting. This role includes coordinating reading activities and assisting students with their information needs. Competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Tuition fees discount for children of employees

Medical outpatient and insurance benefits

Personal Accident insurance coverage

Generous contributions to an Employee Provident Fund (EPF)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a school library or an educational setting.
• Familiarity with digital resources and cataloguing practices.
• Strong understanding of how to support literacy development and promote reading.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a library system for effective access to resources.
• Order, catalog, and classify reading materials.
• Coordinate outreach activities to encourage student participation.

Skills

Library management systems

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science

Professional qualification in library science

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced School Librarian to support student learning by managing the school library’s resources and promoting a culture of reading and research. The ideal candidate will organize and maintain library materials, assist students and staff in accessing information, and create a welcoming and resource-rich environment that supports the academic curriculum. A passion for literacy, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to student development are essential for this role.

Tenby Schools Penang — Located in Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Tenby Schools Penang provides state-of-the-art facilities and a focus on STEAM-focused education. Visit our website for more information.

ISP Malaysia — ISP Malaysia operates Tenby Schools and other campuses, supporting students from ages 3 to 18 with a culture of engagement, professional development, and well-being for staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a library system to provide administration support for effective access to library collections and resources by all users.
• Manage resources in accordance with library policies for the school.
• Order, receive, organize, catalog, and classify all reading materials.
• Shelving new books, re-shelving items, stock checks, labeling, stamping, triggering, and preparation of stock for circulation.
• Deal with enquiries from users regarding stock and library services.
• Coordinate outreach activities (e.g., reading/storytelling sessions) based on weekly/monthly themes with teachers to encourage student participation.
• Work with teachers on learning projects to cultivate reading habits among students.
• Assist the principal and teachers in sourcing and acquiring required books/reading materials and develop library resources, establishing and publishing rules for library use.
• Maintain student memberships for existing and new students.
• Cooperate and network with other libraries/agencies.
• Keep the library organized, clean, neat, and welcoming to visitors; prepare bulletin boards and displays regularly.
• Remain current in professional practices, information technologies, and educational research applicable to school library programs.
• Perform other duties related to school library administration as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science, Education, or a related field.
• Professional qualification in library science or teacher-librarianship is an added advantage.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a school library or an educational setting.
• Familiarity with library management systems, digital resources, and cataloguing practices.
• Strong understanding of how to support literacy development and promote reading among students.
• Proficient in both English and Bahasa Malaysia, with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-organized with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers and students.
• Passionate about fostering a reading culture and supporting student learning across all subjects.

ISP Commitments

Safeguarding — ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including online due diligence checks, references, and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks for the previous 10 years’ employment history.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging — ISP is committed to strengthening an inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socioeconomic background, or other demographic characteristics.

We also offer

• Tuition fees discount for children of employees
• Medical outpatient and insurance benefits
• Personal Accident insurance coverage
• Generous contributions to an Employee Provident Fund (EPF)