SCH Operations Librarian Full Time

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 audio-visual 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 library support staff.
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, 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

with Bachelor’s degree in librarianship/library science

At least one year’s experience in a library in an education setting

A committed and creative individual with excellent organizational  skills. Strong interpersonal skills and able to work effectively with students and staffs.

Bachelor Degree in Librarianship