Job Description

Library Operations & Management

Manage day-to-day operations of the school library, ensuring a clean, organized, welcoming, and resource-rich environment. Maintain accurate cataloguing, circulation, shelving, and inventory of books and resources. Develop and implement library policies, borrowing systems, schedules, and upkeep routines. Oversee procurement of books and resources based on curriculum needs, student interests, and reading-level requirements. Track library budgets, vendor coordination, book repairs, and material replacements.

Building a Joyful Reading Culture

Create engaging displays, reading corners, theme weeks, and interactive boards to spark curiosity and excitement. Lead schoolwide reading events such as DEAR time, book clubs, author visits, storytelling sessions, and reading challenges. Support teachers with library classes for read-alouds, book sets, levelled reading materials, and recommendations. Offer personalized book guidance to students based on reading level and interests.

Student & Teacher Support

Teach basic library skills: choosing books, using library systems, caring for books, and research fundamentals. Support literacy goals by collaborating with teachers to integrate library resources into lessons Support an after-school library program open to students and parents, fostering reading engagement beyond school hours. Work closely with teachers to ensure library resources support classroom units, projects, and reading goals.

Resource Management & Technology

Maintain and update the digital library system (catalogue, circulation software, inventories). Support students in using online research tools safely and effectively. Explore and integrate digital reading platforms, e-books, and multimedia resources.

Data, Reporting & Accountability

Track student borrowing patterns, library footfall, and reading engagement data. Maintain monthly reports on library use, book circulation, new additions, and reading programs. Ensure library resources align with curriculum needs and student learning outcomes.

What you need for this Position

Qualifications & Skills

Degree in library management (mandatory) Strong organizational and cataloguing skills. Passion for children's literature and promoting reading. Tech-friendly: able to manage digital catalog systems and basic digital literacy tools. Excellent communication skills and child-friendly approach. Ability to create an inclusive, joyful, and safe library environment. Prior experience working in a school library or educational environment.

Key Attributes

Warm, approachable, and student-centered. Detail-oriented with strong operational discipline. Creative mindset to design engaging reading experiences. Collaborative and supportive team player. Commitment to fostering a lifelong love for reading.

What Can The Akanksha Foundation Offer You

An opportunity to be a part of one of the most reputed organizations in the education sector in India, that focuses on transformative impacton children by getting them out of poverty. An environment that is challenging, offers a significant degree of autonomy and is focused on holistic well-being of its people, so they can be the best version of themselves in life. Access to learning and career growth opportunities in a steadily growing organization
Job Type: Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: ₹29,000.00 - ₹31,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person