Librarian
Asoka World School | Elamakkara, Kochi

Job Type: Full-time, On-site

Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Saturday (Second Saturday off)

About the Role

Asoka World School is a fast-growing CBSE school in Kochi, committed to delivering high-quality education and a welcoming experience for students and parents.

We are seeking a qualified and organised Librarian to manage the school library and build a strong reading culture across all grades. The Librarian will run the library's day-to-day operations, conduct library periods, and work with teachers to make the library a regular part of teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the school library, including acquisition, accessioning, classification, cataloguing and shelving of books and resources.

- Maintain the library catalogue and circulation records using library management software.

- Conduct scheduled library periods for each, guided reading and book discussions suitedto the age group.

- Plan and run reading programmes, book weeks, author interactions, book fairs and reading challenges that encoindependent reading.

- Teach students age-appropriate library and information skills: locating resources, using reference material, evaluating sources and citing them.

- Work with subject teachers to source books and materials that support the curriculum, projects and CBSE reading initiatives.

- Recommend current titles and prepare purchase brary budget.

- Build and maintain the library's collection of periodicals, reference works and digital resources.

- Carry out the annual stock verification and keep accession, issue and loss records up to date.

- Keep the library well organised, clean andry rules consistently.





- Prepare library usage reports and support documentation for inspections and CBSE affiliation requirements.

- Take on related duties assigned by the Principal, including substitution and supervision when required.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc. / M.Lib.I.Sc.) from a recognised university.

- Previous experience as a librarian in a school, preferably a CBSE school, is preferred.

- Working knowledge of library classification (Dewey Decimal Classification) and cataloguing standards.

- Experience with library management software such as Koha, e-Granthalaya or similar would be an advantage.

- Wide knowledge of children's and young adult literature, with the ability to recommend books across age groups and reading levels.

- Excellent communication skills, with fluency in English.

- Proficiency in basic computer applications, including MS Office or Google Workspace.

- A patient and approachable manner with stuage a class during library periods.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

- Opportunities for professional development.

- The opportunity to build and shape the library of a growing school.

Location: Asoka World School, Elamakkara, Kochi

Benefits:

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kochi, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

- Do you have prior experience working as a librarian in a school?
- This role is based at our Elamakkara campus and requires daily in-person attendance. Please state your current locality and city of residence.

Work Location: In person

📌 Librarian (Kochi)
🏢 Asoka World School
📍 Kochi