School Librarian & Reading Advocate

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

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.