Position: School Librarian

Department: Library and Academic Resource Centre

Reports To: Principal / Academic Coordinator

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.
• Conduct 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.