senior specialist – kindergarten and elementary libraries
Jul 23, 2026 · The American College of Greece
What you'll do
- Provide circulation services including borrowing, returns, renewals, holds, and overdue management
- Catalog new acquisitions and maintain bibliographic information in the library system
- Prepare books and accompanying material for circulation
- Assist students and teachers in using library resources and respond to reference and technical questions
- Sort and shelve library materials to keep print collections well organized and maintained
- Monitor the use of library spaces and equipment to ensure safety and functionality
- Assist in organizing events, displays, and other library activities
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Key requirements
- 1+ years' experience
- Knowledge of cataloging and encoding standards such as AACR2, RDA, MARC21
- Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification system
- Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent oral communication skills in English and Greek
- Excellent written communication skills in English and Greek
- Strong attention to detail
- Library Science
About the job
The American College of Greece (ACG) is seeking a highly motivated, service-oriented librarian to serve as Senior Specialist at the Kindergarten and Elementary Libraries at the East Campus. The successful candidate will provide various day-to-day circulation and cataloging services to kindergarten and elementary students and teachers.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide circulation services including, borrowing, returns, renewals, holds, overdues etc.
Catalog new acquisitions, maintain bibliographic information in the library system and prepare books and accompanying material for circulation.
Assist students and teachers in using library resources and responds to reference and technical questions.
Sort and shelve library materials and ensures that print collections are well organized and maintained.
Monitor the use of library spaces and equipment to ensure they are safe and functional for students and teachers.
Assist in organizing, events, displays and other activities as needed.
Perform any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Library Science
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Knowledge of cataloging and encoding standards (AACR2, RDA, MARC21)
Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification system
Required Skills:
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Greek
Strong computer skills, including solid knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Attention to detail
About the company
Located in Athens, and originally founded in 1875 in Smyrna, Deree – The American College of Greece is the oldest American-accredited college in Europe and the largest private college in Greece. ACG is an independent, not for profit, nonsectarian, co-educational academic institution.
The College is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, faith, disability, sex, marital status, or sexual orientation. The College strives to maximize valuable talent and potential, and eliminate unconscious bias, prejudice and stereotyping in the workplace.
Job applicants are assessed according to criteria such as suitable qualifications for the positions(s) available, experience, personal skills, ability, potential, and performance in interviews and on employment tests, and receive impartial treatment regardless of age, gender, color, race, nationality, ethnicity, faith, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Deree – The American College of Greece. Deree seeks high-achieving, student-centered individuals to join our community of faculty and staff.
If interested in applying for a position at Deree, applicants should submit a CV, cover letter and contact information (name, e-mail address, telephone number) for at least three persons who can provide a professional reference). Screening of applicants will continue until positions are filled.
About the company
Located in Athens, and originally founded in 1875 in Smyrna, Deree – The American College of Greece is the oldest American-accredited college in Europe and the largest private college in Greece. ACG is an independent, not for profit, nonsectarian, co-educational academic institution.
The College is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, faith, disability, sex, marital status, or sexual orientation. The College strives to maximize valuable talent and potential, and eliminate unconscious bias, prejudice and stereotyping in the workplace.
Job applicants are assessed according to criteria such as suitable qualifications for the positions(s) available, experience, personal skills, ability, potential, and performance in interviews and on employment tests, and receive impartial treatment regardless of age, gender, color, race, nationality, ethnicity, faith, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Deree – The American College of Greece. Deree seeks high-achieving, student-centered individuals to join our community of faculty and staff.
If interested in applying for a position at Deree, applicants should submit a CV, cover letter and contact information (name, e-mail address, telephone number) for at least three persons who can provide a professional reference). Screening of applicants will continue until positions are filled.