Cambridge Library Intern

Listing reference: advmk_000238
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 18 August 2026
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
EE position: No
Introduction
At Makini we believe that in our diversity lies the value of the contributions we can make to our promise. We are always looking for people who can bring new perspectives and life experiences to our team. If you’re looking for a place that values your ideas and desire to be the best at what you do and are keen on taking on fresh challenges as a team, then this is the place for you.
Job description

Reports to: School Principal

Job Purpose: Administer libraries and perform related library services. Tasks include selecting, acquiring, cataloguing, classifying, circulating, and maintaining library materials; and furnishing reference, bibliographical, and readers' advisory services. Perform in-depth, strategic research, and synthesize, analyze, edit, and filter information. May set up or work with databases and information systems to catalogue and access information. 

Duties & Responsibilities
  1. Keep records of circulation and materials.
  2. Supervise budgeting, planning, and personnel activities.
  3. Check books in and out of the library.
  4. Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies.
  5. Review and evaluate resource material, such as book reviews and catalogues, in order to select and order print, audiovisual, and electronic resources.
  6. Code, classify, and catalogue books, publications, films, audiovisual aids, and other library materials based on subject matter or standard library classification systems.
  7. Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
  8. Direct and train library staff in duties such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloguing, and equipment use.
  9. Respond to students/staff library complaints, taking action as necessary.
  10. Organize collections of books, publications, documents, audiovisual aids, and other reference materials for convenient access.
  11. Develop library policies and procedures.
  12. Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded.
  13. Develop information access aids such as indexes and annotated bibliographies, web pages, electronic pathfinders, and on-line tutorials.
  14. Plan and deliver client-centred programs and services such as special services for corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs for special groups.
  15. Compile lists of books, periodicals, articles, and audiovisual materials on particular subjects.
  16. Arrange for interlibrary loans of materials not available in a particular library.
  17. Assemble and arrange display materials.
  18. Confer with teachers, parents, and community organizations to develop, plan, and conduct programs in reading, viewing, and communication skills.
  19. Compile lists of overdue materials, and notify borrowers that their materials are overdue.
  20. Design information storage and retrieval systems, and develop procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information.
  21. Develop and index databases that provide information for library users.
  22. Negotiate contracts for library services, materials, and equipment.
  23. Provide input into the architectural planning of library facilities.
  24. Perform public relations work for the library, such as giving televised book reviews and community talks.
  25. Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time 

Minimum requirements

Education & Experience
  • A diploma in a related field
  • Experience of working in a library, preferably in a school or college environment

Skills, knowledge, abilities & values
  • Knowledge of the school curriculum as it affects the service the library provides
  • Knowledge of library science
  • Effective communication skills to be able to develop open and constructive relationships with a wide range of young people and staff
  • Able to work in a changing environment, be open to new ideas
  • Able to work as part of the school curriculum/resource support team
  • Ability to self-evaluate professional development needs and actively seek learning opportunities
  • Organised

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