Library Assistant

The Walworth Barbour American International School Even Yehuda campus is seeking a Library Assistant

who will play a key role in delivering excellent services to the AIS community. The ideal candidate will

maintain the welcoming, supportive, and collegial atmosphere of the Library Media Center, while

demonstrating outstanding customer service skills and the ability to engage effectively with children. This

individual will be a friendly and approachable presence, fostering a positive environment for learning and

exploration.

Applicants must be available to work alternating early and late shifts (some days starting at 07:30 and

some days ending at 17:15). Applicants must have an Israeli work visa (or be able to obtain one) or be an

Israeli citizen.

General Responsibilities:

● Use Destiny, the library online catalog, to:

○ perform daily circulation operations;

○ prepare holds and send messages to patrons;

○ oversee and maintain patron accounts (circulation records), including registration of new

patrons;

○ print out overdue reports and send them to library patrons;

○ communicate important information to library patrons in an effective way (email messages

or other);

○ perform other operations as necessary to maintain a smooth circulation system.

● Organize and maintain library resources and facilities, which include: shelving books, periodicals,

and AV equipment; reading shelves for correct book order and location; repairing items, and

maintaining a clean, functional and inviting library environment.

● Schedule the use and circulation of library equipment, textbooks, and facilities.

● Process library items (barcoding, stamping, labeling, wrapping books).

● Track, distribute, and organize periodical subscriptions.

● Performing readers’ advisory services when requested such as book recommendations, book talks,

book displays, etc.

● Prepare creative displays.

● Assist with special library events.

● Sort and process general book donations.

● Assist in the selection and ordering of library materials.

● Record monetary transactions for lost or damaged items, community memberships, or special

events (book sales) and reporting them to the Head Librarian.

● Provide occasional coverage for Elementary School library classes as needed.

● Perform related duties as assigned.

Digital Collections:

● Assist patrons in using the library catalog and digital resources (e.g. library databases and digital

subscriptions)

● Download Kindle books on Kindle devices, and manage their distribution as necessary.

● Maintain audio collection distribution system and organize audio books as required.

● Maintain the school’s video server (EMBY).

● Assist Head Librarian in tracking the use of the databases and suggest ways to promote their use

● Maintain the library TV slides to promote the library resources and activities.

● Assist with maintaining the AIS Library website.

Audio-Visual equipment:

● Prepare and monitor AV equipment (e.g., doc cameras, microphones, etc).

● Support faculty, staff and students in the use of AV equipment