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Librarian Full-time Job

May 19th, 2023 at 21:44   Training   Abu Dhabi   388 views Reference: 102
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Full Job Description

  • Selecting and ordering new books appropriate to each section / Grade level and interests of the students, as well as the requirements from the teachers for resources to support the curriculum topics.
  • Liaising with teachers to ensure that topic-related resources are distributed to the classrooms as and when required.
  • Cataloguing all resources into the automated library system, ‘Destiny Follett’. All resources must be catalogued according to the Dewey system. Books must be labeled and covered.
  • Maintaining the library data base – ensuring that records of all students and teachers are up to date.
  • Following up overdue books from both students and teachers; receiving money for lost or damaged books; repairing damaged books.
  • Maintaining an attractive library environment which caters for all students’ needs, to sit and read quietly or to carry out independent study.
  • Promoting reading through attractive displays to encourage students to enjoy a wide range of literature to foster a love of books to become life-long readers. Keeping up to date with new releases to be able to recommend books to students.
  • Arranging author visits.
  • Arranging book fairs with local book shops.
  • Running the ‘Book Club’ where students can order books from a catalogue, consolidate the order for the whole school and distribute books when they arrive.
  • Signing books in and out and re-shelving the returned books.
  • Liaising with teaching and non-teaching staff and responding to enquiries on matters within the postholder’s responsibility
  • Complying with the requirements of health and safety, other relevant legislation and school policies
  • Assisting with the development of policies and procedures
  • Attending any necessary training associated with the duties of the post
  • Undertaking any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post
Company Description
From one 247-student facility in 2007, we’ve grown into a highly sought after institution supporting over 7,500 students across seven Academies and one Nursery.
Today, we are led by three simple commitments: our purpose, our promise, and our values.
All our Academies are ranked highly by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) making Aldar Academies the trusted name in educational excellence across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.