DUTIES OF THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN

         The school librarian is expected to do the following:-

1.  Analyse the resource and information needs of the school community.

2.  Formulate and implement policies for service development.

3.  Develop acquisition policies and systems for library resources.

4.  Catalogue and classify library materials.

5.  Instruct in library use.

6.  Instruct in information knowledge and information skills.

7.  Assist students and teachers in the use of library resources information technology.

8.  Develop pupils effective and critical response to texts.

9.  Encourage creative thinking.

10.Stimulate writing skills.

11.Celebrate cultural diversity

12.Answer reference and information enquiries using appropriate materials.

13.Promote reading programmes and cultural events.

14.Participate in planning activities connected to the implementation the curriculum.

15.Participate in the preparation, implementation and evaluation learning activities.

16.Promote the evaluation of library services as an intergral part of general school  evaluation System.

17.Buil partnership with external orgnisations.

18.Prepare and implement budgets.

19.Design strategic planning.

20.Manage and train library staff.