Librarian - Primary Section - Ras al-Khaimah

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

• 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, and following up on unreturned books via written letters to parents.
• 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 orders 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 workday where the tasks require additional commitment.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Perform other duties as requested by direct and dotted reporting line managers or supervisors.

Skills

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

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a prerequisite for all appointments.

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Library Science

About the Company

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