Library Assistant

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Pathlight School
is the first autism-focused school in Singaporeto offer thenational curriculum together with life readiness skills. It caters to students on the autism spectrum with related conditions, aged 7 to 18 years, who are cognitively able to access national curriculum but require additional support such as smaller class sizes, special accommodations and teaching staff trained in autism.
Pathlight School is part of Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) or ARC(S), a not-for-profit charity based in Singapore. ARC(S) is dedicated to serving children and adults on the autism spectrum, to help these individuals lead meaningful and independent lives in society.
Within our campuses, we have Learning Resource Centres or libraries serving as information and learning hubs for our students and we offer a wide array of books and journals as well as digital resources and multi-media tools. These resource centres are to enhance learning experiences and foster information literary and provide a space for both individual and collaborating study
We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic individual to join us as
Library Assistant
and yourscope of duties shall include but not limited to the below responsibilities:
Handle the daily operations and administration of the school library
Catalogue and maintain the integrity of the bibliographic records
Organise and maintain library collection including shelving and shelve reading and weeding
Assist students and teachers with resource inquiries
Maintain a conducive library environment
Implement library policies and procedures
Use the library system to maintain accurate records of students' and teachers' information, including borrowing history and preferences. Track the status and location of library collections to facilitate efficient retrieval and management
Promote new acquisitions by creating promotional displays and features for new arrivals to increase awareness and visibility of these resources and encourage borrowing
Work with school stakeholders to conduct regular reviews of the collection to evaluate its relevance and currency, including analysing user feedback, monitoring borrowing trends, and consulting with stakeholders (such as teachers, students, and parents) to understand their interests and educational needs
Collaborate with suppliers and publishers to procure new library resources that align with curriculum requirements, educational trends, and student interests which could be based on their observations
Work with school stakeholders and assist organising library programmes and initiatives Support school events/activities
Attend training courses as assigned by school
Any other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
Min. GCE 'O'/'A' Level / ITE / NITEC certificate
1 to 3 years of relevant work experience in related administrative fields
Good customer service skills
Strong organisational skills with a strong orientation for details
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic work environment
Desire to learn about Autism and the passion to help special needs students
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
BENEFITS
We offer a competitive remuneration package and the professional advantages of a dynamic workplace that enables your professional development and values your contributions.
APPLY FOR THE ROLE HERE:
We seek your understanding that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Our organisation is committed to protecting our children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to hire.
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