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Job Title: Librarian (YCIS-HK-2223-SEC023)
Posted Date: 04/12/2023 Expiration Date: -
Location: YCIS - Hong Kong (HK Secondary) # of Openings: 1
Effective From: Immediate
Job Description: Library Assistant (Secondary School)

JOB SUMMARY:

This position assists the Teacher Librarian and School Librarian with daily operations in our Global Learning Centre. Responsibilities include processing new materials, checking books in and out, maintaining library records, assisting students and staff in research and finding resources, and supervising and supporting student conduct during breaks and self-study lessons.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Monitors student behaviour in the Global Learning Centre. Answers questions and provides information concerning library resources; assists students in locating and accessing materials and topics for research, reference, and assignments
• Monitors work of student librarian assistants; trains assistants in basic library procedures; reviews work
• Processes new books and materials. Repairs books; prepares books and materials for discard
• Keeps staff and students informed of new resources
• Checks books and other library materials in and out; shelves materials. Prepares overdue notices and correspondence. Collects fines for overdue payments. Assists in taking periodic inventory of books and materials; maintains inventory records. Enters library material information on library management software
• Assists in maintaining physical appearance of library; picks up litter and straightens chairs. Creates and maintains displays
• Organizes activities for special library projects such as World Book Day
• Performs related duties as assigned
Job Requirements: • A good command of English (Cantonese and Mandarin are a bonus)
• Ability to monitor student behaviour
• Ability to deal with secondary school students in a caring and confident manner.
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to organize and set priorities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.
• Knowledge of IT applications such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom
• Knowledge of library procedures; ability to learn specific processes
• Effective oral communication skills
School Introduction
Yew Chung International School - Secondary (YCIS-Hong Kong (Secondary))
耀中國際學校(香港中學部)
HR Contact Person: Victoria Tang
Contact E-Mail: newteachers@ycef.com
Website URL: http://www.ycis-hk.com
Phone: (852) 3921 1073
Fax: (852) 2337 0206
Address: 3 To Fuk Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
Description: Yew Chung International School (YCIS) has established a new model of global education offering the unique richness and diversity of both Eastern and Western cultures that equip children to be bilingual, global-minded, appreciative and caring. We nurture globally competitive students and shape their character into responsible global citizens with the competencies and skills required in the 21st century.

YCIS is a global network of international schools from Hong Kong to Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing and Qingdao in China and Silicon Valley in the USA. Our schools offer programs at the infant/toddler age through high school. We are now accepting applications for the following position in Hong Kong.



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YCIS–Hong Kong is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students; in recruiting, YCIS–Hong Kong child safeguarding practices are held to a high standard. All applicants must be willing to undergo thorough background checks and child protection screening.

Personal data provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who do not receive a response within 2 months may consider their application unsuccessful. All applicants may be considered for other suitable positions with the Foundation and will be deleted from our records after 6 months from the date of application.
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