Library Assistant

vor 2 Wochen


Genf, Genf, Schweiz Ecole Internationale de Genève Vollzeit
To complete our team, we are looking for a:

Library Assistant

Full-time - 40 Hours

Responsibilities:

Job purpose:

  • Accomplish the technical and secretarial tasks mandated by the Head of the Library Media Centre, help the teachers, students and other users of the Media Library as needed.
  • Implement the promotion of literature and reading
  • Collaborate with the library and pedagogical staff in order to create a positive and warm atmosphere and maintain discipline.

Main accountabilities:

  • Create a welcoming ambiance
  • Provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere
  • Ensure the efficient circulation of materials
  • Ensure the smooth day to day operations of the library
  • Keep abreast of software and hardware developments in the library field (including maintenance and upgrades)
  • Assist in producing statistical records and running the library inventory
  • Enter data on all activities and perform other duties relative to the computerised management of the collection
  • Manage property
  • Assist in book processing: stamping, covering, spine labels, etc
  • Regular organisation of the library work areas and maintain order in the collection: organise the books on the shelves, equip and repair documents, collect and organise materials
  • Manage the booking calendar for the equipment, ensure the loan activities and manage the reminders
  • Assist with the removal of obsolete material
  • Provide students direction and support
  • Supervise individuals, groups or classes of students in the library, maintaining a calm and respectful environment
  • Safeguard reputation and promotion of School
  • Assist in the promotion of the library resources through displays in the library and around the school.
  • Promote literature appreciation through a variety of ways.
  • Support the organisational structure
  • Perform a series of administrative duties: correspondence, procedure files, reports, announcements, etc.;
  • Maintain and check files of overdue and lost items, including process notices for overdue books.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

  • Higher school / Technical diploma in a relevant field
  • Functional knowledge
  • Between 2 3 years of work experience
  • Very good interpersonal skills with teamspirit
  • Effective organisational skills in order to support a department
  • Basic creative thinking skills
  • Selfreflective and able to solve complex problems
  • Able to make decisions and bear their impact
  • Able to selfinitiate the work and establish milestones
  • Good working knowledge of both French and English
  • Experience working in a primary school environment a plus


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