Job Description

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Full Time Library Assistant at UWCSEA East Campus. The successful candidate will be located in the primary library and will contribute to the library team that collaborates across the two libraries on campus. At times, work in the secondary library may also be required. This is an exciting time to join a vibrant library team and energetic learning community of 2800 students from K-12 on the East campus. In collaboration with the teacher librarian and Head of Library Services, the library assistants are central to creating inspiring learning spaces for students and to the ongoing development of the library services.

UWC South East Asia is a member of the UWC movement and a K-12 international school in Singapore. The school provides a challenging, holistic education to more than 5,500 students based across two campuses. Founded in 1971, UWCSEA is a not-for-profit school and is widely regarded as one of the leading international schools in the world.

UWCSEA is now seeking an exceptional individual to join us as Library Assistant, East Campus.

Main Responsibilities

• Report to Library Supervisors on day to day matters.
• Assist students and teachers to access books and electronic resources offered by the library.
• Assist in the promotion of library resources and services.
• Perform routine counter duties such as handling user enquiries and process loans of library resources.
• Assist Teacher Librarian\'s with ad-hoc tasks when required.
• Cataloguing and processing of library materials.
• Ensuring the books and items are maintained and well kept.
• Shelving of library books and materials on a daily basis.
• Coordinate with different stakeholders to manage the distribution and retrieval of borrowed books and materials.
• Perform administrative tasks such as inventory, following up overdue books and other duties as required.

Person Specifications

• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in a library or information resource centre.
• Self motivated learner who is adaptable and able to work effectively in a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent computer and internet skills.
• Love of books, reading and learning.
• Enjoy working with students of various ages.
• Diploma or related qualifications in Library and Information Science.
• Familiarity with the Follett Destiny system and Z39.50 cataloging.
• Knowledge of children\xe2\x80\x99s literature.

Application

UWCSEA welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.

UWCSEA is an equal opportunity employer, and welcomes applications from those who wish to join a community which is inclusive, and which celebrates diversity.

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