School Librarian

Gemsworldacademy Switzerland; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,120 - 122,760; Full time

Job summary

Gemsworldacademy Switzerland is seeking a dedicated library staff member to support students by helping them locate books suited to their reading levels and interests, and by aiding staff with topic-related resources for study.

You will manage borrowing records, maintain library materials, and help with reading lists, Dewey Decimal classification, and library layout. Training volunteers and ensuring policy compliance are also part of the role.

Responsibilities

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

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 librarysupport 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.