Librarian at Role Model School

Role Model School (RMS) is a Christian school founded in 2001 by Daystar Christian Centre, and we have kept a holistic record of excellence since then. At Role Model School, we provide excellence in all areas of life. We value education highly and recognize it as the foundation and future of our nation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Librarian

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Librarian ensures that the library runs smoothly on a daily basis. She or he will organize our collection of books.
• The Librarian will be responsible for sorting books by category, author, and title.
• They will also be responsible for keeping the collection up-to-date by adding new books and removing old ones.
• He/she will consult with the DHOS and HOS to determine the goals and objectives of the library program and to establish principles of operation.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, oversee, and provide library services independently in accordance with a variety of programs and assignments.
• Direct and train paraprofessionals and student helpers in the processing of books, technological operations, shelving, filing, library displays, and other research activities.
• Coordinate the selection, ordering, circulation, and inventory of library/media materials; direct the processing of new books, periodicals, and technological selections for the library.
• Develop a library collection that supports the schools’ curriculum and standards; coordinate book orders with teaching staff to provide publications which support core curriculum.
• Promote Reading habits in the children in and out of the classroom
• Design an accessible, efficient, and inviting facility for student learning.
• Maintain an adequate system of records on all library/media materials.
• Attend meetings and in-services as requested.
• Balance and maintain budget records for the library.
• Assist students in locating and selecting desired or needed books, periodicals, pamphlets, materials, or technology support.
• Provide a print-rich environment supported by technological opportunities for learning.
• Instruct students in library science, appropriate student behavior, and use of technology.
• Oversee the selection, organization, and distribution of materials and equipment.
• Notify teachers of newly-arrived books applicable to classroom topics or themes.
• Act as Liaison to parents for lost or damaged texts and issue replacements.
• Coordinate periodic physical inventory of library books, materials, and equipment as applicable.
• Assist teachers in the evaluation, selection, and use of materials.
• Undertake any other task assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or any relevant course. Library professional certification will be added advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ work experience in the same industry.

Job Competence:

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
• Maintains a professional and friendly demeanor.
• Possesses excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task effectively.
• Works well with a variety of administrators, and parents.
• Exhibits ability to remain polite and calm when dealing with troublesome students or frustrated parents.
• Possesses basic computer skills and knowledge of word processing programs.
• Should be familiar with Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrates ability to think creatively.
• Demonstrates strong writing and editing abilities.
• Possesses excellent telephone etiquette.
• Communicates clearly and effectively.
• Capable of handling confidential pupil records in a responsible fashion.
• Demonstrates familiarity with basic office equipment such as multi-line phones, printing machines, and scanners.

Application Closing Date
18th May, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@rolemodelschool.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.