Librarian

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Job details

Admin


Job Purpose


Responsible for the school library, the librarian primarily has the task of
introducing books and encouraging the enjoyment of reading.


Job Scope


Overall responsibility for the effective and efficient running of the school
library, including supervision where appropriate of library assistants,
students and volunteers.


Internal & External Interactions


Principal, school management team, staff, teachers, students, parents,
educational organisations, book suppliers, publishing houses.


Key Accountabilities



  • Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.

  • Assist students to find books appropriate to their reading level and interest and help students and staff source topic-related books for study.

  • Responsible for arrangements for students to borrow library books, keeping records of books borrowed, following up on unreturned books via written letters to parents etc.

  • Develop reading lists for various age levels.

  • Teach younger students about books, their treatment and the library layout including the Dewey Decimal classification system.

  • Liaise with Heads of Department to select and prepare annual library order including selection and renewal of subscriptions for periodicals. Place orders and process delivery of new books.

  • Computer cataloguing of all books using the Dewey Decimal system if applicable and produce catalogues of books held.

  • Repair and withdraw old books.

  • Responsible for the storage, maintenance and access to the audio-visual library.

  • Where appropriate, find and encourage volunteer assistance and teach volunteers the procedures and processes of the library.

  • Maintain, update and make available examination material (past papers, syllabi etc) and college and careers material.

  • Responsible for the general maintenance of the library ensuring it is comfortable, well lit, attractive, organised, clearly signposted etc.

  • Participate in the selection, training and supervision of library support staff.

  • Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.

  • Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.

  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.

  • Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.


Qualifications / knowledge:


Qualification in librarianship/library science


Skills:


A committed and creative individual with excellent organisational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and able to work effectively with students and
staff.


Experience:


At least one year's experience in a library in an educational setting.

Job Summary

  • Advertiser: GEMS Education
  • Announcement date: 30/08/2023
  • Type of employment: -
  • Experience level: -
  • Educational level: -
  • Job location: Dubai
  • Salary: -
  • Phone number: -

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