School Librarian  

Duties and Responsibilities

Library User/Client Support

• Monitors and attends (e.g. email, social media sites) to online library queries and requests
• Attends to in-depth queries and reference questions of library users
• Conducts Reader’s Advisory Services to direct library users on materials pertinent to their research and interests
• Creates listing of bibliographies for particular topics as requested by library users
• Advances the Document Delivery Services (DDS) by coordinating with various local academic libraries and institutions/library consortium institutions
• Issues referral letters for library users requesting to visit a library as part of the consortium for their research needs
• Coordinates and conducts library orientation and guided tours of the Section and of the Rizal Library
• Develops and conducts tutorial classes and trainings on basic research and the use of the different online resources of the library
• Creates library guides and Online Frequently-Asked-Questions (FAQs)

Collection Development

• Recommends and evaluates collections (potential and existing) to be acquired, de-selected, repaired, preserved, and/or digitized
• Evaluates library databases and system applications
• Oversees the inventory of Reference materials, ensuring resources are updated and accessible

Section Management

• Assists in the preparation of Section reports required by the Section Head
• Prepares data for Section’s annual budget requests
• Prepares reports required by the Section Head
• Prepares collection inventory and activity / usage reports of the Section and of Rizal Library
• Records, collates, and maintains statistical data on the assigned area of responsibility
• Assists in updating Section guidelines, procedures, and website
• Monitors the physical condition of Section resources and recommends upgrades, repairs, or new purchases
• Creates print and online request forms for Section services
• Assists in promoting and collaborating with stakeholders, both inside and outside the Rizal Library and the University, regarding the various collections and services offered by the Rizal Library
• Assists in developing, designing, coordinating, and monitoring programs and initiatives (e.g. research grants) geared towards the enhanced utilization of Rizal Library collections and the services
• Creates marketing materials for the Rizal Library
• Assists in orienting and training the Section staff

Performs other tasks that may be assigned

Bachelor’s degree in Library Science (BLS), Library and Information Science (BLIS),

Must be a Licensed Librarian

With at least 1 year work experience in a library setting

With knowledge, skills and abilities on the following:

• Knowledge of library operations and standards
• Knowledge of current trends and issues in higher education and academic libraries
• Knowledge of Document Delivery Services (DDS) procedures
• Ability to conceptualize and design marketing and promotion materials
• Ability to plan, lead, organize, and control
• Skills in communicating and presenting effectively
• Skills in interpersonal relations
• Skills in multimedia, photo, and video editing
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Technologically savvy
• Attention to details
• Quality and service orientation