School Librarian

Position Overview

The School Librarian plays a key role in supporting the CBSE curriculum by promoting reading habits, providing access to a wide range of informational resources, and helping students and teachers use information ethically and effectively. The Librarian fosters a love of reading, research skills, and independent learning among students from Primary to Senior Secondary levels.

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.
• Congduct 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.
• Update 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 (Primary 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 primarily from the school library. Engages closely with students, teachers, and academic departments. May involve extended hours during school events, annual exhibitions, book fairs, and Board practicals.