Wellington College Education (China)

JOB TITLE

Secondary Library Assistant

DEPARTMENT

Academic 

LOCATION

Shanghai

LINE MANAGEMENT

Head of Library Services

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting in registration and classification of new books in accordance with book category. 
• Continuedly updating books and repairing used books. 
• Assisting in the introduction of new books and exchanging reading review. 
• Assisting in providing library skills tuition and activities for students.
• Setting-up and maintaining the library management system and stock list up to date.
• Keeping the library and books in a tidy state.
• Assisting in promoting and guiding the use of digital resources.
• Organising displays of books to promote particular authors, topics of interest etc.
• Advising students on a suitable choice of book depending on their reading ability and interests.
• Assisting in organising reading events and programmes.
• Selecting, acquiring, maintaining and withdrawing library stock, ensuring a balance between subjects and ability levels, working closely with appropriate teaching staff.
• Maintaining and renewing library wall displays and generally ensuring that the library has an inviting environment
• Supervising students and teachers to follow library policies and regulations.
• Assisting in conducting an inventory annually.
• Supervising and training volunteers and student helpers.
• Working with the wider community, especially parents.
• Continuedly learning and enhancing professional skills.
• Other assigned work as requested by the teacher librarian.

BASIC QUALIFICATION

• Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Major:  Library Science or related subject.
• Language: Native Chinese speaker and fluent in English, minimum CET-6.
• Support Wellington Value.

EXPERIENCE

• Outstanding communication in English and Chinese.
• Have a qualification in librarianship and have had a minimum of one year working experience in a library.
• Familiar with procurement of books and reference materials, daily management such as classification, lending and consultation of books.
• Be hands-on with a strong sense of initiative and responsibility.
• Have a good eye for attractive displays in order to make the library a welcoming and inviting place.
• Be confident in the use of IT.
• Be able to maintain the school’s code of confidentiality.

Preferred Aptitudes

• International and bilingual school working experience is preferred.
• Cross-cultural working experience is preferred.
• Be an effective team member and at the same time be able to work to one’s own initiative.
• Enjoy working with children and be able to effectively manage groups, encouraging reading and enjoyment of literature Detailed-oriented and disciplined in time management.
• Warm, helpful personality.
• Strong mind-set for continuous improvement to meet or exceed expectations.

As an employer of choice, Wellington College Education China is committed to making professional learning and personal development central to its ethos and approach. WCEC fully recognises its responsibilities for safeguarding children. Our safeguarding policy applies to all staff, governors and volunteers working in the Group.