Library Assistant

Role Purpose

The Library Assistant will collaborate with the Librarian to ensure the efficient operation and management of the school library, providing students and staff easy access to relevant books and learning materials within a well-maintained and welcoming environment.

Key Duties

• Support daily library management and operational tasks.
• Help students and teachers find and select suitable books and educational resources.
• Manage book lending, returns, and maintain accurate circulation records.
• Organize and upkeep books, reference materials, magazines, and other library assets.
• Ensure proper shelving, labeling, classification, and condition of books.
• Assist in new book cataloging, accessioning, barcoding, and processing.
• Guide students during library sessions, reading periods, and other related activities.
• Promote good reading habits and effective use of library resources among students.
• Track overdue books and follow up with students and staff for punctual returns.
• Assist with stock checks, inventory control, and identification of missing or damaged items.
• Maintain the cleanliness, discipline, and organization of the library space.
• Help prepare book displays, reading corners, exhibitions, and coordinate library-related events.
• Support access to digital and other educational resources for teachers and students.
• Ensure the security and upkeep of library books, equipment, and materials.
• Report any issues concerning library resources, student behavior, or operational needs to the Librarian.
• Perform additional library-related tasks as directed by the Librarian or management.

About the Institution

CS Academy in Coimbatore comprises three campuses, including two adjacent facilities in Kovaipudur and a primary campus in the city center at Red Fields. The school welcomes boarding students from class IV upwards and offers CBSE and Cambridge International curricula. Nestled near the Western Ghats, the main campus provides a scenic location ideal for exploring and enriching learning experiences.

Our faculty brings substantial educational expertise, implementing time-tested CBSE and Cambridge programs blended with modern teaching tools and traditional methodologies.

Our mission is to prepare students with the competencies and knowledge necessary for real-world success through practical and holistic education focused on academic excellence, skill development, core values, and healthy competition.

In 2024, CS Academy Coimbatore became part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global network of over 116 schools across 25 countries providing excellent governance, quality assurance, and international learning opportunities.

Location: CS Academy, Kovaipudur, Coimbatore - 641 042, Tamil Nadu, India.

ISP Core Principles

• Focus on children and students as the center of all activities to ensure their wellbeing and safety.
• Promote care, respect, inclusion, and wellbeing for everyone in the community.
• Operate effectively with an emphasis on priorities and adherence to school policies and community values.
• Manage financial decisions responsibly prioritizing the needs of students and schools.
• Commit to continuous learning and personal and professional growth.

Safeguarding Commitment

ISP is dedicated to safeguarding children and young people’s welfare, requiring all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment. All applicants undergo thorough vetting, including online due diligence, reference checks, and criminal background verification covering the prior 10 years of employment.

Diversity and Inclusion

ISP emphasizes a culture of inclusivity and equal opportunity, encouraging individuals of all genders, ethnicities, orientations, abilities, neurodiversities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and other demographics to apply and contribute to the organization’s success.