Librarian

Librarian

Job Description

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 audiovisual 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 & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.

Skills

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

Education

Qualification in librarianship/library science
Job Location Dubai, UAE Company Industry Education Job Role Librarian Career Level Mid Career - Over 2 years experience Years of Experience Min: 1 Residence Location United Arab Emirates

GEMS METROPOLE SCHOOL - MOTOR CITY

Education Dubai, United Arab Emirates GEMS Metropole School, located in Motor City in Dubai, opened its doors in September 2014 and has continued to flourish and grow in student number and stature. The school is now open to students from FS1 to Year 13 with an all-through school capacity of 4200 students offering the National Curriculum for England. The school has become well-known for their key areas of success, such as a ... strong community approach to education, highly inclusive school support to strong secondary options at Key Stage 4 and academic and vocational choices at Key Stage 5. In addition, the school has well-equipped classrooms, a highly competitive sports department, a farm, digital media rooms, innovation laboratories, dedicated science labs, music, art rooms and libraries. Students from our Foundation Stage classes have access to attractive indoor and outdoor learning areas to explore and investigate, high quality Information Technology provision and Science provision to develop IT and Science-based literacy, and most recently a language hub to support key language skills across school. In the Primary section, with the use of 1:1 technologies, students and teachers use iPads and interactive whiteboards to enhance learning opportunities where appropriate. The Secondary school continues to develop and grow and has seen the LEAD and skills programme blossom supporting students to make informed decisions and develop their learning and leadership skills. A new focus of personalised pathways is supporting students in their preparation for life after school and their journey towards success. In conclusion, GEMS Metropole School is a member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME) with the School Principal as a BSME Country Rep. This allows both teachers and students alike to continue to grow and develop with the rich traditions of the National Curriculum offerings and align itself with ‘like schools’ across the region and overseas.