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A Librarian in an IB school is not just a custodian of books but a learning facilitator and information literacy leader who supports inquiry-based learning across PYP, MYP, and DP programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Library Management

- Manage and organize print and digital library resources (books, journals, e-resources, databases)
- Maintain cataloguing, classification, circulation, and inventory systems
- Ensure smooth functioning of library software and digital tools

1. Student Learning Support

- Guide students in research, inquiry, and independent learning
- Teach information literacy, citation skills, and ethical use of sources (plagiarism awareness)
- Support IB Extended Essay, Internal Assessments, and research projects

1. Collaboration with Teachers

- Work closely with IB teachers to integrate library resources into Units of Inquiry
- Co-plan research-based assignments and reading programmes
- Support cross-curricular learning and ATL (Approaches to Learning) skills

1. Reading Culture Development

- Promote reading habits through book clubs, reading challenges, storytelling sessions, and author interactions
- Curate age-appropriate and IB-aligned reading lists

1. Digital & Research Support

- Manage e-library platforms and digital databases




- Train students and staff in effective research strategies and online resource usage

1. Administrative & Compliance

- Budgeting and procurement of library resources
- Maintain records, reports, and library policies
- Ensure copyright compliance and ethical resource usage

Prerequisites / Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree in Library Science (B. Lib / B. Lib.I. Sc.)
- Preferably Master's in Library Science (M. Lib / M. Lib.I. Sc.)
- Additional qualification in Education is an advantage

Experience:

- 2-5 years of experience as a school librarian (IB or international curriculum preferred)
- Experience with digital libraries and library management systems (LMS)

Key Skills:

- Strong knowledge of IB philosophy (inquiry-based learning)
- Excellent research and information literacy skills
- Proficiency in ICT tools and digital cataloguing systems
- Solid communication and student engagement skills
- Ability to collaborate with faculty across PYP/MYP/DP levels

Desirable Attributes:

- Familiarity with databases like JSTOR, Britannica, EBSCO, etc.
- Experience supporting Extended Essay (EE) and academic research
- Passion for reading culture development in children and adolescents
- Organizational and documentation skills

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📌 School Librarian (Nagpur)
🏢 Podar ORT International School (IB)
📍 Nagpur