Librarian for English-Speaking School in Sharjah

EventMakers Entertainment; Sharjah; On-site; AED 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a highly organized and passionate Librarian to join our team at an English-speaking school in Sharjah. As the Librarian you will be responsible for managing the school's library and providing support to students and teachers in finding appropriate resources for their academic needs.

Key responsibilities include maintaining the library catalogue, assisting users, developing programs to promote reading, budgeting for books, and collaborating with teachers to integrate resources into

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field.
• Experience as librarian or in a similar role.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an organized and up-to-date library catalogue.
• Assist students and teachers with locating and selecting materials.
• Develop and implement library programs to promote literacy.
• Manage the budget for purchasing new books and resources.
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate library resources into lesson plans.
• Conduct regular inventory checks to ensure all materials are accounted for.
• Keep track of borrowed materials, issue reminders for overdue items, and enforce borrowing policies.
• Maintain a welcoming and inviting atmosphere in the library.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Budget management

Fluency in English

Cataloguing systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library Science

Tools

Online cataloguing systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and passionate Librarian to join our team at an English-speaking school in Sharjah As the Librarian you will be responsible for managing the schools library and providing support to students and teachers in finding appropriate resources for their academic needs

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an organized and up-to-date library catalogue
• Assist students and teachers with locating and selecting relevant materials
• Develop and implement library programs and activities to promote literacy and a love for reading
• Manage the budget for purchasing new books and resources
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate library resources into lesson plans
• Conduct regular inventory checks to ensure all materials are accounted for
• Keep track of borrowed materials issue reminders for overdue items and enforce borrowing policies
• Maintain a welcoming and inviting atmosphere in the library

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Library Science or a related field
• Previous experience working as a librarian or in a similar role
• Fluency in English is mandatory
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with others
• Familiarity with online cataloguing systems

This is a full-time job with a salary of 1400$ per month

The position does not include accommodation so applicants must have their own visa

We welcome applications from all nationalities including Africans foreigners and English-speaking individuals

This position is also suitable for students looking for part-time employment