School Librarian

OverviewDescription Position at Aspen Heights Educational Facilities Management Sole Proprietorship LLCLibrarian Role ProfilePurpose of RoleThe purpose of the role of the Librarian is to plan and implement the school's library policy in consultation with the Head of Primary and Principal. They must ensure all students and staff members are effective users of information with the effective use of the Library and its resources. The librarian would empower students to be critical thinkers enthusiastic readers skillful researchers and ethical users of information as well as instill a love of learning in all students and ensure equitable access to information. The incumbent would provide leadership and expertise necessary to ensure that the school library program (SLP) is aligned with the mission goals and objectives of the school as per ADEK standards and collaborate with classroom teachers and specialists as necessary.About the SchoolAspen Heights British School (AHBS) is an ambitious and high achieving British International School on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. Families choose our school because we focus on 3 core aims:Positive relationships and respectful communication are the building blocks of our school.Purposeful engaging and meaningful learning is at the heart of our work.We support all children to make remarkable progress by personalising their learning opportunities.Staff choose our school because we are committed to staff development growth and retention. As a growing school we have many opportunities for staff professional development. Aspen colleagues feel a high degree of professional satisfaction as they are empowered to impact on the improvement and development of our school and as a result staff retention is high.We are delighted you are considering a position in our supportive hardworking team.ISP PrinciplesBegin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another embrace similarities and differences and promote the wellbeing of self and others.Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children students and our schools.Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.Librarian Key ResponsibilitiesInformation LiteracyEnsures that the library plays an integral role in supporting inquiry and that students have easy access to eResources.Collaborates with teachers to develop information literacy across the school through participating in or leading information literacy and digital literacy coaching.Works closely with teaching staff to plan and deliver the information skills curriculum.Coordinates schoolwide guidance and training for all staff and students in effective use of resources online catalog and database.Develops a collection that has relevant resources in a variety of formats to support inquiry learning.Library ManagementEnsure that resources are cataloged, organized and maintained in line with accepted standard library practice.Stay aware of developing trends and facilities for storage and access to eResources.Develops a buying plan and strategies that ensure the library delivers appropriate high quality material print and online.Manages the Integrated Library System effectively by updating and editing of bibliographic and catalogue data on the system.Promotes the library services and resources to all staff and students.Maintains uptodate school library procedures documents.Works with teaching staff to take a strategic approach to cultivating a love of reading in children.Develops and contributes to the school wide reading culture through reading programmes, initiatives and events.Provides leadership and support to teachers on reading engagement and developing lifelong readers.Provides a wide range of quality reading material catering for diverse needs and interests.Performs all service point routines related to the circulation of stock such as book issues, book returns, reservations and maintains records of overdues, lost books and fines.Monitors student use of the library and library equipment as set out in the library policy document.Ensures the safety at all times of students and academic staff whilst in the library.Assists in the preparation of display boards/bulletins and scheduled library events.Prepare financial estimates for the school library and manage the budget by selecting acquiring mainta