School Librarian Professionals

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the organization, development, and maintenance of the school library s physical and digital collections according to CBSE guidelines.
• Guide students in selecting appropriate reading materials for academic purposes and personal growth.
• Support teachers by providing resources aligned with NCERT textbooks, CBSE syllabi, and other academic projects.
• Conduct library periods as per the school timetable, encouraging reading and research skills.
• Teach students about information literacy, referencing, digital safety, and responsible internet use.
• Organize activities such as reading challenges, storytelling sessions, author talks, book fairs, and library weeks.
• Maintain accurate records of book issues/returns using a library management system.
• Up and maintain a catalog of books, periodicals, reference materials, e-resources, and online educational databases.
• Create a vibrant, welcoming, and disciplined library environment that fosters curiosity and independent learning.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to integrate library resources into lesson planning and project work.
• Promote Hindi and regional language literature alongside English resources, as per CBSE emphasis on multilingualism.
• Support and train students in referencing (APA/MLA formats) for projects like Class XI XII Investigatory Projects and ASL activities.
• Ensure compliance with CBSE guidelines related to library facilities and learning resources.
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor s or Master s Degree in Library Science (B.Lib.Sc./M.Lib.Sc.) from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a library.
• Proficiency in library software and digital library systems.
• Familiarity with CBSE curriculum structure and academic project requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with students across all grade levels (Pri y to Senior Secondary).
• Knowledge of children s, young adult, and academic literature in English, Hindi, and regional languages.
• Commitment to promoting reading as a lifelong habit.
  

Work Environment:

• Operates pri ily from the school library.
• Engages closely with students, teachers, and academic departments.
• involve extended hours during school events, annual exhibitions, book fairs, and Board practicals.