Librarian

Job Title:	Librarian (YCIS-HK-2223-SEC023)
Posted Date:	04/12/2023	Expiration Date:	–
Location:	YCIS – Hong Kong (HK Secondary)	# of Openings:	1
Effective From:	Immediate
Job Description:	Library Assistant (Secondary School) JOB SUMMARY: This position assists the Teacher Librarian and School Librarian with daily operations in our Global Learning Centre. Responsibilities include processing new materials, checking books in and out, maintaining library records, assisting students and staff in research and finding resources, and supervising and supporting student conduct during breaks and self-study lessons. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Monitors student behaviour in the Global Learning Centre. Answers questions and provides information concerning library resources; assists students in locating and accessing materials and topics for research, reference, and assignments • Monitors work of student librarian assistants; trains assistants in basic library procedures; reviews work • Processes new books and materials. Repairs books; prepares books and materials for discard • Keeps staff and students informed of new resources • Checks books and other library materials in and out; shelves materials. Prepares overdue notices and correspondence. Collects fines for overdue payments. Assists in taking periodic inventory of books and materials; maintains inventory records. Enters library material information on library management software • Assists in maintaining physical appearance of library; picks up litter and straightens chairs. Creates and maintains displays • Organizes activities for special library projects such as World Book Day • Performs related duties as assigned
Job Requirements:	• A good command of English (Cantonese and Mandarin are a bonus) • Ability to monitor student behaviour • Ability to deal with secondary school students in a caring and confident manner. • Ability to maintain accurate records • Ability to organize and set priorities • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff. • Knowledge of IT applications such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom • Knowledge of library procedures; ability to learn specific processes • Effective oral communication skills

Job Title:

Librarian (YCIS-HK-2223-SEC023)

Posted Date:

04/12/2023

Expiration Date:

–

Location:

YCIS – Hong Kong (HK Secondary)

# of Openings:

Effective From:

Immediate

Job Description:

Library Assistant (Secondary School)

JOB SUMMARY:

This position assists the Teacher Librarian and School Librarian with daily operations in our Global Learning Centre. Responsibilities include processing new materials, checking books in and out, maintaining library records, assisting students and staff in research and finding resources, and supervising and supporting student conduct during breaks and self-study lessons.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Monitors student behaviour in the Global Learning Centre. Answers questions and provides information concerning library resources; assists students in locating and accessing materials and topics for research, reference, and assignments
• Monitors work of student librarian assistants; trains assistants in basic library procedures; reviews work
• Processes new books and materials. Repairs books; prepares books and materials for discard
• Keeps staff and students informed of new resources
• Checks books and other library materials in and out; shelves materials. Prepares overdue notices and correspondence. Collects fines for overdue payments. Assists in taking periodic inventory of books and materials; maintains inventory records. Enters library material information on library management software
• Assists in maintaining physical appearance of library; picks up litter and straightens chairs. Creates and maintains displays
• Organizes activities for special library projects such as World Book Day
• Performs related duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• A good command of English (Cantonese and Mandarin are a bonus)
• Ability to monitor student behaviour
• Ability to deal with secondary school students in a caring and confident manner.
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to organize and set priorities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.
• Knowledge of IT applications such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom
• Knowledge of library procedures; ability to learn specific processes
• Effective oral communication skills