School Librarian

Library Operations & Management

• Manage day-to-day operations of the school library, ensuring a clean, organized, welcoming, and resource-rich environment.
• Maintain accurate cataloguing, circulation, shelving, and inventory of books and resources.
• Develop and implement library policies, borrowing systems, schedules, and upkeep routines.
• Oversee procurement of books and resources based on curriculum needs, student interests, and reading-level requirements.
• Track library budgets, vendor coordination, book repairs, and material replacements.

Building a Joyful Reading Culture

• Create engaging displays, reading corners, theme weeks, and interactive boards to spark curiosity and excitement.
• Lead schoolwide reading events such as DEAR time, book clubs, author visits, storytelling sessions, and reading challenges.
• Support teachers with library classes for read-alouds, book sets, levelled reading materials, and recommendations.
• Offer personalized book guidance to students based on reading level and interests.

Student & Teacher Support

• Teach basic library skills: choosing books, using library systems, caring for books, and research fundamentals.
• Support literacy goals by collaborating with teachers to integrate library resources into lessons
• Support an after-school library program open to students and parents, fostering reading engagement beyond school hours.
• Work closely with teachers to ensure library resources support classroom units, projects, and reading goals.

Resource Management & Technology

• Maintain and update the digital library system (catalogue, circulation software, inventories).
• Support students in using online research tools safely and effectively.
• Explore and integrate digital reading platforms, e-books, and multimedia resources.

Data, Reporting & Accountability

• Track student borrowing patterns, library footfall, and reading engagement data.
• Maintain monthly reports on library use, book circulation, new additions, and reading programs.
• Ensure library resources align with curriculum needs and student learning outcomes.

What you need for this Position

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in library management (mandatory)
• Strong organizational and cataloguing skills.
• Passion for children’s literature and promoting reading.
• Tech-friendly: able to manage digital catalog systems and basic digital literacy tools.
• Excellent communication skills and child-friendly approach.
• Ability to create an inclusive, joyful, and safe library environment.
• Prior experience working in a school library or educational environment.

Key Attributes

• Warm, approachable, and student-centered.
• Detail-oriented with strong operational discipline.
• Creative mindset to design engaging reading experiences.
• Collaborative and supportive team player.
• Commitment to fostering a lifelong love for reading.

What Can The Akanksha Foundation Offer You

• An opportunity to be a part of one of the most reputed organizations in the education sector in India, that focuses on transformative impact on children by getting them out of poverty.
• An environment that is challenging, offers a significant degree of autonomy and is focused on holistic well-being of its people, so they can be the best version of themselves in life.
• Access to learning and career growth opportunities in a steadily growing organization

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: ₹29,000.00 - ₹31,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person