MS Head Librarian
Full Time | Shanghai, China | Secondary Division
Start Date: August 2026
About School:
The School in Shanghai, China, is a bilingual institution established in 2007. It's a top international school integrating Shanghai and international curricula for Year 1-12. The school emphasizes a Chinese-English immersion approach across Primary, Middle, and High School divisions, offering both day and boarding options. School aims to provide an exceptional educational journey focusing on academic excellence, character development, and preparing students for a rapidly changing world.
At School, our forward-thinking program is designed to nurture the holistic development of students, encompassing their emotional, social, physical, and intellectual facets. mission is to prepare these students to become engaged and responsible global citizens, well-equipped for the challenges of the 21st century.
Curriculum: Chinese National Curriculum, IB Diploma, IGCSE
Accreditation: CIS, WASC
School Type: 9-12 Day and Boarding, K-12 Day
Students Enrollment: Approx. 1600 in total
About Job:
- • Plan, review and implement the library action plan and plan strategically for future development.
• Monitor and manage loss and/or damage to the library collection and assess fines for materials as appropriate in accordance with library policy.
• Collaborate with the IT department to connect library resources to other IT systems as needed
• Manage and continue to develop the eLibrary system.
• Ensure the library catalogue is maintained and used effectively, including supervising the cataloguing and classification of materials.
• Write, review and update library documentation including but not limited to library policies and procedures manuals.
• Collaborate with the purchasing and finance departments to ensure the timely purchase of resources, and to keep abreast of current contexts regarding purchasing processes and import of titles
• Keep up to date with developments in children’s and youth literature
• Manage digital library services, including subscription services, effectively.
About You:
- • Bachelor's degree in related field required, advanced degree(s) preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Expertise in and a passion for education and a genuine interest in working with teenagers.
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to take the initiative and the flexibility to deal with change.
• Enthusiasm, energy, creativity and the willingness to take risks
About Contract:
• Contract Period: 2 years
• Student Contact days: 180
• Approximate Dates for the School Year: Aug 1 -June25
About Package:
- • Salary Range: Negotiable
• Benefit: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Housing allowance,Moving Allowance, Flights,Children Tuition Benefits,Extra Responsibility allowance, Boarding campus allowance
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