Librarian

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