Job Detail
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Job ID 4633
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Career Level Intermediate
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Experience Fresh
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Gender Female|Male
Job Description
GEMS Metropole School Motor City is looking to hire suitably skilled and devoted candidate for role of Librarian. This vacancy was announced by the school on January 22, 2024. Candidate desirous for this role should submit their resume to begin with the application process.
Responsibilities of Librarian
- 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, organized, 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.
Job Requirements of Librarian
- Bachelors/Master’s Degree specializing in Library science.
- Qualification in librarianship/library science.
- At least 2 years of solid and demonstrable experience in a school.
Skills & Knowledge Desired
- A committed and creative individual with excellent organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and able to work effectively with students and staff.
Librarian GEMS Cambridge International Private School
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