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The Resource Librarian is responsible for the overall management of educational resources at Pre-School.

• Manage and develop the collection of reading materials (including printed, non-printed, multimedia reading materials as well as databases) in both Chinese and English in support of the Pre-School curriculum;
• Ensure efficient operation of the resource and library system in support of student, teacher and parent needs;
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to integrate the use of reading resources into the curriculum;
• Work with teachers in the development and timely evaluation of the library program to ensure its services continue to meet the needs of the ISF community;
• Collaborate with teachers to develop literature-based reading programs in support of inquiry-based learning which incorporates transferable information literacy skills;
• Measure Library performance in its provision of resources, facilities, programs and service against current ISF policies, practices, standards and benchmarks;
• Organize and manage other educational resources, including online resources;
• Initiate, facilitate and plan author visits, and any other educational or promotional activities; and
• Support school events.

• Bachelor Degree in Library and Information Management, Education or related disciplines;
• Working experience within an educational organization;
• Knowledge of library management systems, technologies, and standards;
• Good understanding of kindergarten curriculum, especially in the elements related to information literacy and reading literacy is desirable;
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, Mandarin is desirable; and
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Canvas or other graphic design tools, and Chinese word processing.

• Higher Diploma or above in Information Technology or related discipline;
• Knowledge of OS X and Windows Operating System. Linux familiarity is an advantage;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (both Windows and Mac environment);
• Knowledge of administering users and computers via Active Directory;
• A good team player who is self-motivated, mature, and able to work independently.
• Good communication skills in both spoken and written English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Please send in your completed forms together with full curriculum vitae and covering letter,

BY EMAIL to: career@isf.edu.hk

or

BY MAIL to:  HR Office, The ISF Academy, 1 Kong Sin Wan Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong (mark the position’s REF code on the envelope)