Librarian

Job summary

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Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 3 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the school library.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and learner-friendly library.
• Issue and receive books and maintain borrowing records.
• Monitor overdue, damaged, and missing books.
• Develop reading programmes and activities for learners.
• Assist teachers in sourcing educational resources.
• Encourage learners to develop good reading habits.
• Regularly assess the library collection and recommend new resources.
• Prepare library reports and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure library rules and procedures are followed.

Requirements:

• Minimum of HND or Bachelor’s Degree in: Library and Information Science, Library Science, Information Science, Education with Library/Information Science or A related field.
• Professional certification or membership of a recognized library association is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience as a school librarian or in a related library/information management role.
• Experience working with children and young learners is an advantage.
• Experience in cataloguing, classification, shelving, and library management.

Technical Skills:

The candidate should be able to:

• Organize and maintain library resources.
• Catalogue and classify books and other learning materials.
• Keep accurate records of books and library users.
• Use library management software and basic computer applications.
• Conduct book searches and assist learners and teachers with research.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of library resources.
• Recommend suitable books and learning materials for different age groups.

Personal Qualities

The ideal candidate should be:

• Passionate about reading and education
• Patient and friendly with children.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Responsible and trustworthy.
• Good at communication and interpersonal relationships.
• Creative in promoting reading.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional and respectful.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and proper records.