Middle School Library Assistant (85%, temporary position) to cover a leave

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American School of The Hague (ASH) is looking for a a temporary Middle School Library Assistant (85%) to cover a leave. Working Days: Monday through Friday, 8:00-16:00

Start Date: August 1, 2025
Location: Wassenaar, the Netherlands
Language Skills: Fluent in English and Dutch

You believe that school is preparation for life, more than simply the next level of school.
You are passionate about working at a school. It’s an opportunity to play a role in the development of an international group of young students. You would like to work somewhere with a unique and caring atmosphere where your contribution is key and is valued. You believe in our shared purpose and know that you have an important part to play in fulfilling it. 

You are an experienced professional, you hold familiarity with the U.S./international education philosophy. You have a degree in a relevant subject. You have knowledge of library organization and procedures and have a good understanding of the Dewey Classification System.

In addition you:

• have experience working in a library,
• enjoy working with children and young adults,
• have excellent information, communication, and technology skills,
• are customer service oriented, you will handle any query in a positive manner,
• possess strong administrative skills to manage the day-to-day operations of the library efficiently.

The Role: The Middle School, Grades 5 to 8, supports close to 300 international students. Your role is supervised by the Middle School Head of Library, you’ll work in close collaboration with the grade level teams. You’ll ensure correct sorting and shelving of books according to the School’s categorization. You make sure students and teachers' needs are met, and manage inquiries among other duties over the counter, via email or telephone.

The Work: As a Middle School Library Assistant, your daily activities involve providing front-line support to library patrons, assisting in locating resources, issuing and receiving library materials, and providing recommendations. You will assist, or in case of absence, substitute the librarian in building relationships with the young students in the library, help them navigate through the library and the available literature, and provide ad-hoc and scheduled lessons to enrich the young students’ knowledge of literature. Additionally you will be taking care of administrative processes related to the library, and maintaining and updating the library’s patron, materials, and vendor database.

As a Library Assistant you:

• sort books, publications, and other items according to the School’s classification code, by returning to assigned shelves, files, and other designated storage areas,
• cross check orders when they arrive, and categorize and classify library materials, according to the School’s standards and guidelines,
• create and review records to compile lists of overdue materials, issue and follow-up overdue notices to borrowers, and provide overdue lists to advisory teachers,
• handle processes related to the acquisition of books, periodicals, and other materials that have been selected for addition to the library’s collection,
• assist in maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting library equipment and materials.

Does this sound like you? We want to hear from you. To apply, please visit our school website and click the 'Send Application' button.

The School & The Curriculum: To learn all about  American School of The Hague we invite you to visit the school website.

* We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the application deadline.

Child Protection and Safety
The American School of The Hague is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.