Job Description

Job Title:

?Librarian

Location:

?British?Laureate School, Mohali

Reports to:

?Principal

Direct Report:

?Assistant Librarian (upon senior secondary expansion)

Objective

Cultivate a vibrant, inquiry-driven library environment that promotes lifelong reading, digital literacy, and academic integrity--integral to the school curriculum and students' holistic development.

Key Responsibilities

Student Engagement & Support

Plan and lead library sessions aligned with curriculum units. Curate age-appropriate and enriching reading materials. Assist students--especially high achievers and project-based learners--with research-oriented work.

Library Environment Management

Foster a respectful, quiet atmosphere. Teach and reinforce library etiquette; address discipline concerns when needed.

Instruction in Research & Academic Honesty

Conduct workshops on research methodologies, citation practices, and plagiarism awareness. Nurture a culture of ethical, original scholarship.

Circulation & Resource Management

Oversee book lending, returns, overdue notices, and lost-book procedures. Maintain accurate circulation records.

Library Maintenance & Collections Analysis

Organize resources for ease of access. Track usage patterns to refresh, retire, or acquire titles. Ensure library spaces are organized, welcoming, and functional.

Reporting & Collaboration

Regularly update the Principal and School Management Team on library usage, trends, and collection recommendations. Collaborate with segment coordinators and academic staff.

Qualifications & Skills

Education:

Bachelor's degree + Master's in Library Science (or equivalent), with familiarity in CIE curricula.

Technical Skills:

Library management systems, cataloguing, digital research tools.

Behavioral Traits:

Avid reader, role model for students, adaptable across age groups, disciplined, process-oriented, firm yet approachable.

Experience:

3-5 years in school libraries preferred (especially international curriculum); passionate and motivated freshers welcome.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Provident Fund
Schedule:

Day shift Morning shift
Work Location: In person