School Librarian

A Librarian in an IB school is not just a custodian of books but a  learning facilitator and information literacy leader  who supports inquiry-based learning across PYP, MYP, and DP programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Library Management
Manage and organize print and digital library resources (books, journals, e-resources, databases)
Maintain cataloguing, classification, circulation, and inventory systems
Ensure smooth functioning of library software and digital tools
2. Student Learning Support
Guide students in research, inquiry, and independent learning
Teach information literacy, citation skills, and ethical use of sources (plagiarism awareness)
Support IB Extended Essay, Internal Assessments, and research projects
3. Collaboration with Teachers
Work closely with IB teachers to integrate library resources into Units of Inquiry
Co-plan research-based assignments and reading programmes
Support cross-curricular learning and ATL (Approaches to Learning) skills
4. Reading Culture Development
Promote reading habits through book clubs, reading challenges, storytelling sessions, and author interactions
Curate age-appropriate and IB-aligned reading lists
5. Digital & Research Support
Manage e-library platforms and digital databases
Train students and staff in effective research strategies and online resource usage
6. Administrative & Compliance
Budgeting and procurement of library resources
Maintain records, reports, and library policies
Ensure copyright compliance and ethical resource usage
Prerequisites / Eligibility Criteria
Essential

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science (B.Lib /

B.Lib.I.Sc.)
Preferably Master’s in Library Science (M.Lib / M.Lib.I.Sc.)
Additional qualification in Education is an advantage

Experience:

2–5 years of experience as a school librarian (IB or international curriculum preferred)

Experience with digital libraries and library management systems (LMS)
Key

Skills:

Strong knowledge of  IB philosophy (inquiry-based learning)
Excellent research and information literacy skills
Proficiency in ICT tools and digital cataloguing systems
Strong communication and student engagement skills
Ability to collaborate with faculty across PYP/MYP/DP levels
Desirable Attributes:
Familiarity with databases like JSTOR, Britannica, EBSCO, etc.
Experience supporting  Extended Essay (EE)  and academic research
Passion for reading culture development in children and adolescents
Organizational and documentation skills