School Librarian

Saint Francis Xavier College; San Francisco; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Xavier College in the Philippines is seeking a dedicated Librarian to manage and organize library collections, assist users, and maintain an updated catalog and classification system.

The role emphasizes developing resources, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with faculty to enhance information literacy and learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science or related field.
• Ongoing MLIS/ Library Science degree sought.
• Strong organizational, communication, and research skills.
• Proficiency in library management systems and MS Office.
• Provides responsive and professional service to students and faculty.
• Keeps resources accurate, organized, accessible and up to date.
• Promotes reading, research, and responsible information use.
• Collaborates with faculty to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize library collections, resources and materials.
• Assist students, faculty, and staff in locating and using resources.
• Develop and maintain an updated catalog and classification system.
• Oversee borrowing, returning and proper handling of materials.
• Recommend and acquire books, journals, databases and other learning resources.
• Maintain library records, statistics and reports.
• Implement library programs that promote reading and information literacy.
• Maintain a conducive, organized, learner-friendly library environment.
• Assist in evaluating and improving library services.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and library standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Library management systems

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Confidentiality

Collaboration with faculty

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science

Ongoing MLIS or Library Science degree

Tools

Library management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

Manage and organize library collections, resources, and materials. Assist students, faculty, and staff in locating and using library resources. Develop and maintain an updated catalog and classification system. Oversee borrowing, returning, and proper handling of library materials. Recommend and acquire books, journals, databases, and other learning resources. Maintain library records, statistics, and reports. Implement library programs and activities that promote reading and information literacy. Maintain a conducive, organized, and learner-friendly library environment. Assist in the evaluation and improvement of library services. Ensure compliance with institutional policies and applicable library standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and organize library collections, resources, and materials




• Assist students, faculty, and staff in locating and using library resources




• Develop and maintain an updated catalog and classification system




• Oversee borrowing, returning, and proper handling of library materials




• Recommend and acquire books, journals, databases, and other learning resources




• Maintain library records, statistics, and reports




• Implement library programs and activities that promote reading and information literacy




• Maintain a conducive, organized, and learner-friendly library environment




• Assist in the evaluation and improvement of library services




• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and applicable library standards

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science or related field




• At least an ongoing Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS), Library Science, or a related field




• Strong organizational, communication, and research skills




• Proficiency in library management systems and basic Microsoft Office applications




• Provides responsive and professional service to students and faculty




• Keeps library resources accurate, organized, accessible, and up to date




• Promotes reading, research, and responsible use of information




• Demonstrates initiative in improving library services and programs




• Maintains confidentiality and proper handling of library and user records




• Collaborates with faculty and academic departments to support teaching and learning