Secondary School Librarian

3 weeks ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates Sunmarke School Dubai Full time

**Job Summary**:
**Main Accountabilities**:

- Promote a love of reading and a culture of curiosity, independent learning and active research amongst staff and students at all levels
- Ensure that the library plays an active and stimulating role in the intellectual life of the School.
- Advising on usage of resources and helping establish where improvements can be made
- Liaising with faculty heads to ensure key material is readily available.
- Be familiar with all aspects of curriculum in all phases covered by Fortes Education.
- Managing a responsive enquiry service, including literature searches and advice to colleagues.
- Processing new materials including books, audiovisual materials, etc.
- Registering and updating students records through the library system.
- Support the active and appropriate use of digital information services within and beyond the School.
- Ensure that services and facilities meet the needs of students and staff.
- Lending and collecting books, periodicals, and other library materials at circulation desks.
- Shelving books, periodicals, audiovisuals, etc. in the designated storage areas.
- Maintain library inventory and conduct periodic audits of the information on file
- Help stakeholders navigate the electronic records and periodicals
- Check books and other materials in and out of the library
- Teach students and staff how to use the electronic database and its functions
- Locating library materials for students including books, periodicals, audiovisuals, etc.
- Guiding patrons on how to use library services and resources.

**Person Specification**:

- Proficient in MS Office Application and familiar with OPAC.
- Minimum Graduate Degree in Library Science.
- Must have at least 3 years’ relevant experience in library cataloging/classification.
- Previous experience in an educational setting is a must.
- Infectious passion for reading, literature and technology in education.
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- Engenders mutual respect with students, staff and parents.
- Flexible and responsive to the needs of the school community and driven to achieve the best outcomes for the school.
- Model and promote lifelong learning.
- Highly motivated individual with a strong ‘can do’ attitude.
- Dedicated to creating opportunities for the use of library resources and facilities.

**Application Process**:
Interviews will take place either face-to-face in Dubai or by video conferencing if the applicant is not based in Dubai.

**To apply, please visit Our Careers page**
- **Company**:Sunmarke School Dubai
- **Employment Type**:Full Time
- **Education Level**:Bachelor
- **Salary**:AED 5,000 - 5,999
- **Experience**:3 Years
- **Gender**:Female
- **Job Type**:Teaching, Librarian


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