**Role Description/Criteria**
**Information Literacy Skills**
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to teach information literacy skills relevant to the curriculum;
- maintain a working knowledge of the curriculum across all learning areas and year levels;
- assist and develop students' research skills so they are able to research, critically evaluate, synthesise and present information using a range of resources and technologies, and
- provide training to all students and staff in the effective use of library technology and information systems.
**Reading**
- Assist with the development of a reading culture within the College including promotion of the relationship between reading and academic success, as well as reading and wellbeing;
- select and cull library resources to curate a collection which supports the learning needs and interests of students;
- maintain an in-depth knowledge Young Adult Literature;
- source books that are appropriate for all levels of engagement and interest, including English Language Learners;
- assist English / EAL teachers with small group conferences, guided reading and assessment of reading comprehension during reading / library sessions;
- work with the Learning and Teaching executive to develop, promote and teach a research-based reading program, and
- display a passion for reading and promote reading to students and staff.
**General Library Duties**
- Ensure the library is a welcoming and supportive environment for students;
- oversee the day-to-day running of the library and be responsible for staff allocated to this area;
- supervise students and manage issues as they arise;
- perform library duties including cataloguing, circulation, returns, shelving of resources and stocktaking;
- respond to reference and research enquiries;
- assist students and staff with printing and photocopying; supervision of students;
- general maintenance of the library environment;
- develop procedures, policies and protocols in relation to student and staff use of the library so that learning opportunities can be maximised and the library operates effectively;
- support the online presence and resourcing of the library via websites and digital resource collections;
- develop a library learning environment that provides a space for collaboration, exploration and engagement;
- promote a range of different activities in the library at recess, lunchtime and afterschool.
**Application Procedure**:
**Details**:
**Address**:10 Theodore Street
St Albans
**Phone**:9366 2544
**Principal**:Ms Christina Utri
**Applications Close**:16/12/2024
**Position**: Teaching
**Type**:Ongoing
**Hours per Week**:Full-time
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