Ref# 400Z

Location: Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou
School Type: K-12 International School
Start Date: Feb-2024
Working Schedule: Monday to Friday 8 hours per day;

Job Description

General
1.Write, review and update library documentation including but not limited to library policies and procedures manuals;
2.Plan, review and implement the library action plan and plan strategically for future development;
3.Manage library budgets responsibly and prioritise spending according in line with the library strategic development plan;
4.Develop and manage an engaging and diverse library collection, both physical and digital, in keeping with library policy;
5.Ensure all catalogued publications meet Chinese national requirements;
6.Monitor and manage loss and/or damage to the library collection and assess fines for materials as appropriate in accordance with library policy;
7.Ensure the library catalogue is maintained and used effectively, including supervising the cataloguing and classification of materials;
8.Manage the inventory process according to library policy;
9.Embrace the bilingual nature of school and ensure library provision reflects this;
10.Advocate for patrons’ rights;
11.Curate an inviting, engaging and informative environment for all library users;
12.Manage and continue to develop the eLibrary system;
13.Manage digital library services, including subscription services, effectively;
14.Advocate for responsible information use, including the respect of intellectual property rights;
15.Oversee the management of library spaces, include the booking of study rooms and bookings for class visits;
16.Keep up to date with developments in children’s and youth literature;
17.Share information about library services and events through articles and collaboration with the marketing department;
18.Collaborate with the purchasing and finance departments to ensure the timely purchase of resources, and to keep abreast of current contexts regarding purchasing processes and import of titles;
19.Collaborate with the IT department to connect library resources to other IT systems as needed;

Teaching and Learning
1.Facilitate library skills tuition for all users, including the provision of CPD for academic staff;
2.Take a leading role in developing and delivering information literacy across the college;
3.Monitor weekly class library visits across the campus;
4.Oversee the content of library sessions e.g. library skill development, information literacy, story times, book talks and other activities to promote and a develop a love of reading;
5.Collaborate with staff across in the college to curate special collections and reading lists as required;
6.Collaborate with academic staff in to plan additional library and/or information literacy lessons according to need;
7.Collaborate with appropriate staff across campus to plan events including, but not limited to Literacy Week, author visits, charity events & house events;
8.Oversee the provision of lunchtime library programme for pupils, e.g. STEAM/Maker Space, puzzles, creative activities, reading and circulation;
9.Lead and support relevant pupil clubs e.g. Junior High Reading Club;

People
1.Line-manage the library team across campus, including target setting and annual appraisal;
2.Develop the library team through internal CPD – both planned and point-of-need;
3.Seek and promote external CPD as appropriate and in line with college policy;
4.Actively seek collaboration opportunities across the campus in order to promote library collections and services, and to understand patron needs.

Requirements

1.Bachelor's degree or above in Library Science or other equivalent majors preferred;
2.Clear criminal background check;
3.Relevant experience as a librarian. Experience in overseas schools is preferable;
4.Experience managing staff. Prior experience of leading a school library;
5.Strong communication skills in English;
6.Teaching certificate e.g. QTS/PGCE/US teaching license etc. is desirable;

Salary and Benefits

1.Negotiable competitive salary based on experience and qualifications;
2.Free staff accommodation (fancy international compound opposite to the school gate with all the basic appliances provided);
3.Work visa provided;
4.International Medical insurance provided, dependent covered;
5.Free Lunch during workdays;
6.Return Flight reimbursement available upon contract completion;
7.Free tuition for two children;
8.Fully paid term holidays (summer, winter, Christmas etc)