Overview
Zurich International School Adliswil Campus - Adliswil, Outside US and Canada
The Position
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Learning Commons Assistant to support the work of the Learning Commons Leader and maintain the operations of the library.
Key Responsibilities
Library Operations & Systems Management
Destiny Automation: Expertly utilize the Follett Destiny system to manage daily circulation, maintain accurate patron records, and generate essential overdue and transaction reports.
Cataloging & Processing: Receive and process new acquisitions with high attention to detail. This includes managing MARC records, printing barcodes and spine labels, and ensuring all resources are shelf-ready.
Collection Maintenance: Assist in maintaining a high-quality collection by identifying series gaps, managing duplicates, and supporting the weeding and annual inventory processes to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Digital Resource Support: Assist the Librarian in promoting and maintaining access to the library’s suite of online resources and databases.
Instructional & Student Support
Information Literacy: Use cataloging and search systems efficiently to help students and teachers locate specific materials for research or leisure reading.
Supervision & Environment: Partner with the Librarian to supervise the library space, redirecting student behavior as needed to maintain a warm, friendly, and productive environment.
Class Visit Management: Lead the checkout process during busy class visits and provide direct assistance to students when the Librarian is teaching or unavailable.
Special Events: Support the planning, promotion, and execution of library events and literacy activities (e.g., Book Weeks, author visits, reading challenges).
Visual Environment: Design and maintain engaging displays and signage that promote the collection and keep the community informed of library news.
Volunteer Coordination: Support the library volunteer program by assigning tasks, maintaining clear communication, and helping plan volunteer recognition events.
Programming, Promotion & Outreach
Special Events: Support the planning, promotion, and execution of library events and literacy activities (e.g., Book Weeks, author visits, reading challenges).
Visual Environment: Design and maintain engaging displays and signage that promote the collection and keep the community informed of library news.
Volunteer Coordination: Support the library volunteer program by assigning tasks, maintaining clear communication, and helping plan volunteer recognition events.
Administrative & Professional Support
Scheduling: Assist in maintaining the master calendar of library activities to ensure smooth transitions between classes and events.
General Administration: Perform various administrative duties as requested to support the overall mission of the library and the school.
Requirements
Technical Proficiency: Prior experience with library automation systems (Destiny preferred) and an understanding of MARC records.
Organizational Prowess: Ability to manage physical inventory and digital data with a high degree of accuracy.
Interpersonal Skills: A "mentor mindset" when working with students and a collaborative spirit when supporting faculty and volunteers.
Adaptability: Comfortable shifting between technical cataloging tasks and active student supervision in a fast-paced environment.
We reserve the right to begin interviewing immediately in order to secure the strongest candidate. Please apply to ZIS directly using our online system through the employment page of our school website: www.zis.ch/employment
Job Details
Job ID: 5676930
Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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