Job Purpose The Librarian is responsible for managing and developing the school library as a dynamic learning resource centre that supports teaching, learning, research, and reading habits among students and staff. The Librarian promotes information literacy, reading culture, and effective use of library resources in alignment with CBSE guidelines and school objectives.

Key Responsibilities

- Library Management

- Manage the day-to-day operations of the school library.
- Organize, classify, catalogue, and maintain books, journals, magazines, newspapers, and digital resources.
- Ensure proper accessioning, shelving, stock verification, and inventory management.
- Maintain library records, issue-return registers, membership records, and circulation statistics.
- Conduct annual stock verification and prepare reports.

2. Collection Development
- Identify, select, and recommend books, reference materials, e-resources, and subscriptions suitable for various age groups.
- Procure and update library resources based on CBSE curriculum requirements and student interests.
- Weed out outdated, damaged, or irrelevant materials as per library policy.
- Maintain liaison with publishers, vendors, and book distributors.

3. Student Engagement & Reading Promotion
- Foster a culture of reading and lifelong learning among students.
- Conduct library periods, storytelling sessions, book reviews, reading challenges, and literary activities.
- Organize Book Week, Reading Month, Author Talks, Book Fairs, and literacy programmes.
- Guide students in selecting age-appropriate reading materials.

4. Curriculum Support
- Collaborate with teachers to provide curriculum-related resources.
- Assist students and teachers in research projects, assignments, and reference work.
- Support classroom learning through resource recommendations and information services.




- Develop resource lists and reading recommendations for different subjects.

5. Information Literacy & Digital Learning
- Teach students effective research, referencing, citation, and information evaluation skills.
- Promote ethical use of information and digital citizenship.
- Facilitate the use of library management software and digital learning resources.
- Support integration of technology within library services.

6. Administration & Compliance
- Prepare library budgets and maintain expenditure records.
- Submit monthly and annual library reports.
- Ensure compliance with CBSE norms and school policies.
- Maintain a secure, clean, and welcoming library environment.
- Develop and implement library rules, procedures, and policies.

7. Stakeholder Support
- Assist parents, teachers, and students in accessing library resources.
- Provide reading guidance and reference services.
- Support school events, exhibitions, competitions, and academic initiatives requiring library resources.

QualificationsEssential
- Bachelor's Degree in Library & Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc.) from a recognized university.

Preferred
- Master's Degree in Library & Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc.).
- Knowledge of library automation software and digital library systems.
- CBSE school experience preferred.

Experience
- Minimum 2–5 years of experience as a Librarian in a school.
- Experience in handling both physical and digital library resources.

Skills & Competencies
- Strong organizational and cataloguing skills.
- Knowledge of library classification systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and library management software.
- Ability to engage students and promote reading habits.
- Strong planning, reporting, and record-keeping abilities.
- Research and information management skills.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Librarian (Bengaluru)
🏢 National public school JP Nagar
📍 Bengaluru