School Librarian

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 library support 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. Skills Description - Bachelor’s degree in Library Science, Information Management, Education, or a related field. - Proven experience working as a Librarian, preferably within a school, university, or educational environment in the UAE. - Strong knowledge of library operations, cataloguing, classification systems, and digital library management. - Familiarity with library management systems (LMS) and online databases. - Ability to manage book acquisitions, inventory, shelving, and resource organization. - Excellent research, information retrieval, and reference support skills. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to support students, teachers, and staff. - Experience promoting reading programs, library activities, and literacy initiatives. - Good organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. - Ability to maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and student-focused library environment. - Proficiency in English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage. - Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital learning platforms. - Knowledge of book selection, evaluation, and maintenance of age-appropriate resources aligned with school policies and UAE requirements.