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8 June 2007
Wanted: School Librarian (British School Manila)
Category: Job Openings
Job title: School Librarian
Institution: British School Manila
Location: Taguig
Source: JobsDB.com
The British School Manila/British edu. Foun., Inc.
Company Description
The School
· A highly regarded British International School established in 1976.
· National Curriculum taught in all Key Stages.
· New campus opened in 2001.
· Successful and expanding school with high pupil achievement and parental involvement.
· A member of the Incorporated Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS), European Council of International Schools (ECIS), Federation of British International Schools in Southeast Asia (FOBISSEA) and Council of British Independent Schools in the European Communities (COBISEC).
Please visit us at www.britishschoolmanila.org.
School Librarian Post Date: 06 Jun 07
Remuneration
* The compensation and benefits package in Philippine peso will be tailored according to the qualifications of the successful candidate.
Specific qualifications for this position
* 1.Graduate of Library and Information Studies; relevant experience will be an advantage.
* 2.Preferably with 3 years’ minimum relevant work experience in a school library.
* 3.Cataloguing experience using international bibliographic standards (Dewey Decimal System, Library of Congress subject heading, Anglo American Cataloguing rules).
* 4.Experience using library databases and computer software packages.
* 5.Excellent interpersonal skills_and ability to work with both primary and secondary students.
* 6.Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.
General qualifications for this position
* 1.Diligent and systematic.
* 2.Can work under pressure and with minimum supervision.
* 3.Keen interest in dealing with school children.
* 4.People-oriented and high level of interpersonal skills.
* 5.Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* 6.Work experience in a multi-cultural environment is an advantage.
Application
* To apply, please send an application letter addressed to the Head of School with the documentary requirements and guidelines as follows:
* 1.Resume, a coloured passport size photo and 2 professional referees with their names and contact details.
* 2.Indicate the position code LIB on the upper right hand corner of the application letter.
* 3.State both the current and desired salary per month.
* 4.Email to recruitment@britishschoolmanila.org using LIB as the subject. Any emails without the proper subject line will not be screened.
* 5.Closing date for application: Friday, 29 June 2007.
We will respond only to short-listed candidates.
Job purpose
* To assist in managing and developing the libraries at BSM as learning resource centres to support the curriculum and learning in all areas.
Responsible to
* information systems and resources consultant (ISRC)
Relationships
Internal relationships
* teachers, support staff and students of BSM
External relationships
* book suppliers
Selection and acquisition
* To assist with the selection and acquisition of appropriate library resources from book catalogues and online databases.
* To liaise with publishers and book dealers/suppliers regarding the acquisition of books and other library materials.
* To undertake regular stock takes of the collection and produce relevant reports.
* To prepare invoices for payment.
* To regularly monitor (weed) the collection to ensure its relevancy and currency.
Technical processing
* To catalogue library resources on to the Athena library system using accepted international bibliographic tools such as DDC 21, AACR and LC headings.
* To process all library resources which includes bar coding, stamping, covering and labeling of newly- acquired materials.
* To maintain the Athena library database and identify any discrepancies in data.
Circulation
* To check resources in and out of the library.
* To follow-up on overdue and lost library resources, issuing overdue notices and invoices when required.
* To shelf-read and ensure books are arranged in correct order.
Reference service
* To promptly assist students, teaching and support staff with their information requirements.
* To advise staff and students of new library resources including magazines.
* To provide instructions in the use of the library software packages such as the Athena and Questia databases.
Library skills education
* To assist the ISRC with the development and delivery of the library education program.
* To assist with the on-going evaluation of the library education program.
Others responsibility areas
* To assist the ISRC with on-going library planning.
* To prepare periodic reports such as but not limited to year-end inventory and similar reports.
* To prepare internal and/or external correspondence, including recording minutes of library meetings.
* To provide a tidy, quiet and pleasant environment for students and staff to work in.
* To regularly change displays and promote new resources in the libraries.
* To carry out other professional tasks delegated or required by the line manager.
Other relevant tasks
* To undertake such other tasks relevant to the duties of a school librarian that may be assigned from time to time.
THE BRITISH SCHOOL MANILA
Operated by the British Educational Foundation, Inc.
36th St., University Park, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila 1634
PO Box 2079, MCPO 1260 Makati
Qualification Degree
Yr(s) Exp 3 year(s)
Job Location NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION - Metro Manila (NCR)
Salary Negotiable
Job Type Full Time, Permanent
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