Library officer | School | Yishun

Collection Maintenance (Print Resources and Non-Print Resources):

(a) Circulate library collection available for loan;

(b) Ensure that the library print resources shelved by genres and the library non-print resources are accessible by staff and students;

(c) Index, archive and update past assessment papers based on school needs;

(d) Consult Key Personnels (including Heads of Department) (IP and Non-IP) on recommendations for collection development with regards to school collection profiles and curricular and non-curricular needs (in consultation with the schools’ Library Coordinator);

(e) Seek student feedback on the titles of books and advise the suitability of the books;

(f) Coordinate with supplier(s) in the procurement, selection, delivery and verification of print and non-print resources, as instructed by HOD/DL & KM or Library Coordinator;

(g) Classify, catalogue, process and genrefy new library resources into the Library Automated Service (LAS); and

(h) Check inventory of library resources and weed library resources at least once a year to ensure currency, relevance and optimum use of the shelf space (in consultation with the school’s Library Coordinator).

Promotion of Reading and Acquisition of Research Skills:

(i) Publicise library collection, services and activities through thematic / new arrivals / promotional displays, newsletters and school’s TV message or broadcast system (in consultation with the school’s Library Coordinator);

(j) Provide loan, advisory, information and enquiry services to students and teachers:

Assist walk-in users as well as queries made through phone calls or emails

Help to locate sources of information from print and non-print resources

(k) Integrate library programmes into the curriculum to promote library and information skills; instruction and reading, including but not limited to:

Provide assistance and support in different types of reading activities such as book sharing sessions, book review programmes, quizzes

(l) Engage regular users to gather feedback on their interests, activities and needs;

(m) Assist teachers in conducting school-based library programmes / activities at the college level and to develop students.

Analysis of Collection:

(n) Operate the Library Automated Service (LAS) in the area of circulation, database maintenance, e.g. student and staff information, and status / location of library collection;

(o) Carry out shelf checking or shelf reading; and

(p) Prepare, analyse and evaluate monthly reports on library usage, loan and collection statistics, reference enquiries as required by the school’s Library Coordinator.

Housekeeping:

(q) Define collection and other functional areas with clear layout, directional and informative signage and guides;

(r) Maintain a conducive learning environment for students and teachers to use;

(s) Ensure that the cleanliness and orderliness of all areas in the library, with advice and support from the Operations Manager;

(t) Ensure that library rules are enforced as specified in the college handbook; and

(u) Support and monitor the e-booking of discussion rooms and library venues by staff and students.

Other Duties:

(v) Coordinate with supplier(s) in the procurement, selection, delivery and verification of prizes for library programmes, as instructed by HOD/DL & KM or Library Coordinator; and

(w) Any other duties as assigned by the school with regard to the school library.