Library Assistant (Part-time) Discovery College

Discovery College is looking for aLibrary Assistant Part-time to start immediately.

Job Summary

The main role of theLibrary Assistantis tosupport the Library operations and goals to provide information services a reading for pleasure ethos and curriculum resources across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with staff and students to answer and respond to enquiries
• Handle loans and returns of library resources
• Administer reservation system of library resources
• Process new library resources (cataloguing receiving accessing editing maintaining library records and data)
• Upload data to library system from internal & external sources
• Process the application of staff students & parents(Input and update the records of library users)
• Research information from various sources to support teaching & learning
• Prepare overdue reminders & bills for staffs and students
• Produce library publications to promote library programs activities and resources e.g. booklets brochures leaflets forms bookmarks etc
• Prepare relevant library displays
• Supervise and monitor student behaviour in the library
• Repair/discard old library resources as necessary
• Re-shelve books daily and maintain the tidiness of the library
• Conduct annual stock check of library resources discard the outdated/damaged items
• Performs other duties and assumes accountabilities as apparent or as delegated including mutually agreed upon objectives

Requirements

Minimum typical experience

• Relevant experience in the library or bookstore

Abilities

• Fluent inEnglish
• Ability to appraise and evaluate library materials to ensure a well-balanced up-to-date stock which meets the curricular and recreational needs of all readers
• Knowledge of schools aims and objectives students abilities and reading needs

Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.

For enquiries please contact Rashmi Tandon at.

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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date.

By applying for this position your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles head of department etc.) within ESF.

ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer Click here for more details about the school

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age race colour gender marital status sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy national origin religion veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information creed citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESFs Personal Data Policy a copy of which will be provided upon request.

ESF is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in our care and expects all applicants to uphold this commitment. We adhere to rigorous recruitment practices with all appointments contingent upon an interview identity verification criminal background checks (including ICPC SCRC and other international background checks as appropriate) assessment of social media presence and positive references.

In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidelines ESF may perform online checks for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.