Assistant Librarian

Job Description: Library Assistant

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as a Library Assistant at Victoria Shanghai Academy.

About the Role:

• The successful candidate will support students and teachers with library material check-outs and assist students in navigating library resources
• They will help maintain a quiet and welcoming library environment, contribute to creating library displays, and ensure the library space is organized and tidy
• The ideal candidate will also help coordinate and manage library events and activities, handle cataloging and processing of new books and magazines, and aid in selecting and ordering new library materials
• Maintaining an accurate inventory of resources and performing simple repairs on damaged library books and materials are also essential duties of the role

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree holder with a recognized Diploma in Library and Information Management or related discipline
• Excellent command of oral and written English and Chinese including Mandarin
• Enjoy interacting with children
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills
• Exhibit the ability to show initiative and work independently
• Strong IT & AI literacy skills, particularly in using Google Docs and Google Sheets for data management and documentation
• Experience with Follett Destiny library management software
• Skilled in cataloging material in both English and Chinese
• Eager to embrace opportunities for personal and professional growth, with a keen interest in continuous professional development in library services and children's and young adult literature
• Passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive library environment