IB Teacher Librarian

About the Role

Harvest International School, Sarjapur is seeking a passionate, qualified, and student-focused IB Teacher Librarian to develop and manage the school library as an active learning hub. The candidate will collaborate with teachers and students to promote reading, inquiry-based learning, information literacy, research skills, and academic integrity in alignment with the IB philosophy.

Key Responsibilities

• Library Management
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the school library, ensuring resources are organised, accessible, and up to date.
• Develop and maintain the library collection, including books, e-books, journals, periodicals, digital databases, and multimedia resources.
• Catalogue, classify, issue, and track library materials using the library management system.
• Monitor circulation, maintain inventory, and ensure the proper use and care of library resources.
• Recommend and procure age-appropriate resources aligned with the IB curriculum.
• Maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and well-organised library environment.
• Teaching and Learning
• Collaborate with IB PYP, MYP, and DP teachers to integrate library resources into unit planning and classroom learning.
• Support inquiry-based, concept-driven, and interdisciplinary learning.
• Teach students to effectively locate, evaluate, organise, and use information.
• Develop students' research, information literacy, digital literacy, and critical-thinking skills.
• Guide students in evaluating the credibility and relevance of print and online sources.
• Support students in understanding academic integrity, plagiarism, referencing, and citation practices.
• Encourage independent reading, critical engagement with texts, and lifelong learning.
• IB Curriculum Support
• Collaborate with teachers to support the implementation of IB units of inquiry and subject-specific learning.
• Provide resources that support the IB learner profile attributes and approaches to learning (ATL).
• Support the development of research skills relevant to the MYP Personal Project and the DP Extended Essay, as applicable.
• Assist students in identifying reliable sources and using appropriate research methodologies.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary learning experiences and curriculum development.
• Participate in curriculum planning, collaborative meetings, and professional development sessions.
• Reading Promotion and Student Engagement
• Develop reading programmes, book clubs, reading challenges, and author-related activities.
• Promote reading across different genres, languages, cultures, and reading levels.
• Organise book fairs, library weeks, literary events, and reading campaigns.
• Support students in selecting books based on their interests, needs, and reading proficiency.
• Encourage a culture of curiosity, creativity, and independent learning.
• Digital and Information Literacy
• Integrate digital resources and educational technologies into library programmes.
• Guide students in the responsible and ethical use of digital information.
• Support the effective use of online databases, research platforms, and digital learning resources.
• Stay updated on developments in educational technology, research tools, and library practices.
• Collaboration and Administration
• Work closely with teachers, coordinators, Heads of Departments, and school leadership.
• Maintain library policies, circulation records, budgets, inventory, and resource procurement documentation.
• Prepare reports on library usage, reading initiatives, and resource requirements.
• Communicate with parents and teachers regarding reading programmes and library activities, where required.
• Participate in school events, departmental meetings, and professional development programmes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc. / M.Lib.I.Sc.) or an equivalent qualification.
• A degree or qualification in Education is an added advantage.
• IB workshop experience or certification in PYP, MYP, or DP is preferred.

Experience

• Prior experience as a school librarian, teacher librarian, or in an educational library setting is preferred.
• Experience working in an IB World School will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with inquiry-based learning, curriculum integration, and student research support is desirable.
• Experience with library management software and digital resource platforms is preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organisational, cataloguing, and library management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers and students.
• Knowledge of information literacy, research methodologies, referencing, and academic integrity.
• Strong digital literacy and familiarity with educational technology.
• A passion for reading, literature, and promoting a reading culture.
• Ability to engage students across different age groups and learning levels.
• A proactive, flexible, and student-centred approach.