Jiaxing International School Hiring Head of Librarian

Professional Responsibilities (Job Description)
• Work with Principals and Coordinators, to ensure information literacy
outcomes are a major school focus;
• Are involved in school curriculum planning committee to be able to integrate
Information Literacy program into the whole school curriculum - hence it is a
Leadership Role;
• Raises staff awareness for the student’s need to acquire information skills
and promotes resource-based learning in developing these skills;
• Selects the best possible resources for the school community to support
Units of Inquiry across Curriculum thereby enhancing teaching and learning -
(professional library training ranks them to the top for the selection of
Resources and carry out this responsibility effectively)
• Promotes the use of the information process as a framework for the
development of information skills
• Provides access to information resources through efficient and well-guided
systems for organizing, retrieving and circulating resources;
• Provides training and assistance to students and staff in the effective use of
these systems;
• Incorporates Information Resources, Systems and technologies for students
and teachers in the context of curriculum programs;
• Provides specialist assistance to students using technology and information
resources in and beyond the school and for independent research;
• Provides specialist assistance to students using the school information service
facility for independent Reading, Writing and Research.
• Develop and implement strategies for evaluating the resource collection and
for determining curriculum and student needs within the context of
identified school priorities;
• Develop policies, procedures, and criteria for selecting resources which meet
curriculum, informational and student recreational needs;
• Develop information systems and services responsive to student and teacher
needs;
• Ensure that the day-to-day administration of the school information center is
efficient and that systems, resources, and equipment are well maintained;
• Develop budget estimates to ensure that teaching and learning requirements
are met;
• Provide a stimulating, helpful environment which is a focal point and
showcase for students' learning achievements;
• Promotes the effective use of resources and information sources, systems
and services both within and beyond the school.