Librarian

We are inviting interested applicants who are good team players, enthusiastic, service-orientated, and professionally competent to join our dedicated team.

REPORTS TO: Student Services Director

JOB GOAL: To lead and manage the ICS Library, ensuring it is an engaging, inclusive, and resource-rich environment that supports students, faculty, and parents.

Duties And Responsibilities

Ensuring a smooth operation of the Library:

• Maintain all aspects of the library, including books, library management system (Follett AccessIt), periodicals, and equipment.
• Ensure consistent library access for students during school operating hours (7:30 am - 4:30 pm)
• Manage circulation, including check-out, check-in, and shelving of books
• Send out automated overdue notices and collect fines as needed
• Purchase new books, materials, and supplies for the library within the budgeted amount
• Create new accounts for patrons as needed, including students, faculty, staff, and parents.
• Curate quality, diverse, inclusive, and relevant resources, both print and digital, that support the school mission, curriculum, and learners’ interests.
• Develop and maintain an environment that is inviting, safe, flexible, collaborative, inclusive, and conducive to learning.
• Support whole school and divisional events and initiatives with library displays, suggested reading lists, flexible seating designs, and resource alignment, which optimize student discovery and help students reach curriculum goals.
• Participate in the school’s resource suitability determination process when library materials are challenged.
• Supervise all library volunteers, both parents and students.
• Update the Library Standards of Operating Procedure (SOPs) yearly.
  

Providing Students, Staff, And Families With Library Services

• Assist students, staff, and families in finding books and resources.
• Assist teachers in finding books and materials in specific subject areas.
• Schedule library usage time for all classes as needed.
• Assist students with printing.
• Support the Accelerated Reading Program in collaboration with the Elementary Principal.
• Supervise middle and high school students who use the library as a quiet study area before school and during lunch break.
  
  

Textbook Management

• Coordinate ordering, cataloging, and distribution of textbooks and workbooks.
• Maintain accurate records in Follett, including barcoding and inventory updates.
• Oversee check-in/check-out processes throughout the year.
• Communicate with families regarding missing or damaged materials.
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency with library management systems, preferably Follett AccessIt or any industry standard Library Management System.
• Exemplify strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, integrity, and a student-centered mindset.
• Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.
• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, open-mindedness, dignity, and consideration.
  
  

If you are interested in applying, please send a cover letter and resume/CV to jobs@ics.edu.sg.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.