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 2. 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 3. 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 4. Reading Culture Development
Promote reading habits through book clubs, reading challenges, storytelling sessions,



and author interactions Curate age-appropriate and IB-aligned reading lists 5. Digital & Research Support
Manage e-library platforms and digital databases Train students and staff in effective research strategies and online resource usage 6. 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:
Robust knowledge of IB philosophy (inquiry-based learning) Ex

📌 School librarian (Mumbai)
🏢 Podar ORT International School
📍 Mumbai