Librarian
7 months ago
- Provide guidance and assistance to students and staff in finding and appropriately using all print and non-print materials such as books. Encyclopedias. Dictionaries. Reference materials. As well as the fiction and non-fiction collections
- Work collaboratively with teachers in the teaching of library-related skills
- Assist students and teachers during library lessons or research classes as necessary
- Supervise student behavior to maintain a quiet atmosphere conducive to study and learning in the library
- Provide orientation opportunities for staff and students at the beginning of each academic year, proper use of library facilities, materials available…etc. should be discussed
- Develop guidelines for proper use of the library facilities and its resources by teachers, administrators, staff and students
- Develop and implement plans for the efficient acquisition, utilization, and circulation of all library materials and equipment
- Recommend purchases of new library equipment and supplies
- Requisition new books, periodicals, audio/visual (AV) materials…etc
- Receive and catalog new books, AV materials…etc
- Analyze the library collection to ascertain purchase needs and to identify items in need of de-selection
- Recommend AV equipment for procurement
- Oversee the maintenance and use of all AV equipment
- Prepare financial projections and prepare/implement the library annual budget
- Manage Northwest’s censorship guidelines as mandated by the Kuwait Ministry of Education
- Form and Lead the Censorship Committee: meet with Ministry representatives and follow their directives
- Maintain an effective security system to minimize the loss of materials and equipment
- Provide training for new Library Assistants
- Supervise library staff and provide regular job performance feedback
- Prepare statistical records and reports needed to manage the library program
- Report and follow through with maintenance issues to appropriate staff member (maintenance supervisor, vice principal….etc
- Sign release forms (student withdrawal, staff yearend forms…etc.) as necessary
- Show initiative in preparing and implementing library programs that promote the love of reading
- Attend staff meetings on a regular basis to promote library materials and programs
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent
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Librarian
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Librarian (Information Specialist)
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