Library Assistant

About the role

Dulwich College (Singapore) is looking for a Library Assistant to join the Junior School Library team. You will work closely with the Teacher Librarian to provide a welcoming and well‑organized library environment for students, staff and the wider college community.

Key responsibilities

• Open and close the library, ensuring it is ready for daily use.
• Staff the circulation desk and provide prompt service to patrons.
• Maintain a tidy, organised collection and manage library computers, iPads and laptops.
• Assist patrons in locating physical and digital resources, and create reading‑list recommendations.
• Deliver and collect materials to classrooms and other college areas.
• Handle circulation tasks: issue, renew, place holds, process returns and shelve books.
• Support the Senior Library Assistant with cataloguing new books and collection maintenance.
• Participate in stocktakes, inventory checks and library displays.
• Supervise student users, monitor library rules and organise parent volunteers.
• Attend college meetings and act as a liaison between the library and teaching staff.

Required profile

• Relevant experience working in a library or similar environment.
• Ability to interact courteously with students, staff and community members.
• Willingness to engage in professional learning identified by the Teacher Librarian.

Required skills

What we offer

• Term‑time role with paid school holidays.
• 5‑day work week and subsidised lunch.
• Competitive remuneration (SGD 2,100‑2,700 per month) and benefits including medical and dental coverage.