Wellington College China

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure stock lists are up to date
• Keep all libraries in good order
• Organise displays of books to promote authors, topics of interest etc.
• Maintain and renew library wall displays and generally ensure that the library has an inviting environment
• Check books in and out of the library, ensuring that the library lending policies are followed
• Catalogue books according to the library policy
• Support the control of library stock through the issuance of overdue, lost and damaged book notices
• Follow and adhere to the CILIP Librarian Code of Ethics
• Support librarians in the delivery of teaching sessions
• Maintain library shelving systems
• Ensure that books are re-shelved accurately after use
• Become familiar with the library stock through browsing and reading
• Advise patrons on a suitable choice of book depending on their reading ability and interests
• Support with library events
• Promote reading throughout the college community 
• Support the wider school curriculum through the creation of topic boxes and fulfilling resource requests as needed
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Librarian

BASIC QUALIFICATION

Education

     Bachelor's degree or above.

Major

     Library Science or a related subject. 

Language

    Communication skills in English 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Relevant experience as a librarian and/or in a school environment, or in a field with transferable skills. 

EXPERTISE 

• Have a qualification in librarianship and have had experience working in a library 
• Be hands-on with a strong sense of initiative and responsibility 
• Enjoy working with children and be able to effectively manage groups, encouraging reading and enjoyment of literature 
• Have a good eye for attractive displays to make the library a welcoming and inviting place 
• Be confident in the use of IT
• Be an effective team member and at the same time be able to work with one’s own initiative
• Be able to maintain the school’s code of confidentiality

PREFERRED APTITUDES

• Demonstrating practice that represents the five core values of Wellington at all times (courage, integrity, kindness, respect and responsibility)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proven ability to communicate effectively with different types of people and in a cross-culture environment
• Strong passion for the education industry
• Proven ability to work with metrics, numbers and trends, and develop recommendations for action based on the analysis.
• Personal integrity, accountability and credibility
• Strong mindset for continuous improvement to meet or exceed expectations.