Learning Resource Officer

Responsibilities:
1. To select, organise, promote and maintain book and non‐book materials to cover the full range of ages and abilities of the school community within the agreed budge

2. To ensure the library provides a suitable and welcoming atmosphere conducive to study and reading for
pleasure

3. To offer learners guidance and assistance with appropriate strategies to develop research skills essential for independent learning and to support classroom topics

4. Creating and implementing a policy for the Library which incorporates the educational aims and objectives of the school, and complies with data protection, copyright, health and safety legislation and the school’s disciplinary code

5. Contributing to curriculum and policy development by liaising with all departments through attendance at Head of Department, ICT and whole school meetings, in addition to liaison with individual members of the teaching and learning support staff

6. Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the service provided by the Library and its impact on teaching and learning

7. Supervising pupils using the Library for independent study and maintaining a welcoming, supportive atmosphere conducive to positive learning experiences

8. Ensuring that the stock is presented in an accessible way

9. Ensuring equality of access for all pupils and staff to high quality learning resources

10. Selecting, acquiring, organising, and promoting Library resources and ICT to support teaching and learning throughout the school.

11. Creating and implementing a policy for the Library which incorporates the educational aims and objectives of the school, and complies with data protection, copyright, health and safety legislation and the school’s disciplinary code.

12. Selecting, acquiring, organising and promoting Library resources and ICT to support teaching and learning throughout the school

13. Plan and implement library‐based learning opportunities/lessons for students.

14. Provide feedback to students and colleagues concerning students learning and behaviour.

15. Participate in the evaluation of support programmes.