Librarian - Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School - Jan 2026 Start - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Aldar Education

    Aldar Education
    Aldar Education Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    3 days ago

    Description
    Description

    Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Librarian for Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School in Abu Dhabi for January 2026 start.

    Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School is an American Curriculum school, a mixed gender primary school located in the heart of Abu Dhabi. We strive for excellence in all that we do through our high expectations and commitment to ensuring that we provide high quality learning opportunities for our students. Our vision is to create "A sustainable and innovative learning community where we nurture our learners through Collaboration, Leadership and Creativity". This vision is supported by the Abdullah bin Otaiba learners and teacher DNA, which is at the heart of school community.

    Responsibilities

    Main Duties

    • Developing and delivering 'library information literacy' sessions to ensure that students are able to find the resources they require whether books/magazines or on-line, enabling students to become independent and effective library users.
    • Selecting and ordering new books appropriate to each section / Grade level and interests of the students, as well as the requirements from the teachers for resources to support the curriculum topics.
    • Liaising with teachers to ensure that topic-related resources are distributed to the classrooms as and when required.
    • Cataloguing all resources into the automated library system, 'Destiny Follett'.  All resources must be catalogued according to the Dewey system.  Books must be labeled and covered.
    • Maintaining the library data base – ensuring that records of all students and teachers are up to date.
    • Following up overdue books from both students and teachers; receiving money for lost or damaged books; repairing damaged books.
    • Maintaining an attractive library environment which caters for all students' needs, to sit and read quietly or to carry out independent study.
    • Promoting reading through attractive displays to encourage students to enjoy a wide range of literature to foster a love of books to become life-long readers.  Keeping up to date with new releases to be able to recommend books to students.
    • Arranging author visits.
    • Arranging book fairs with local book shops.
    • Running the 'Book Club' where students can order books from a catalogue, consolidate the order for the whole school and distribute books when they arrive.  
    • Signing books in and out and re-shelving the returned books.
    • Liaising with teaching and non-teaching staff and responding to enquiries on matters within the postholder's responsibility
    • Complying with the requirements of health and safety, other relevant legislation and school policies
    • Assisting with the development of policies and procedures
    • Attending any necessary training associated with the duties of the post
    • Undertaking any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post
    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Diploma in Library studies / information or Bachelor of Library information / studies 

    Minimum Experience

    • 1 – 2 years of experience as a Librarian

    Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

    • Fluent English communication skills, written and oral
    • Arabic speaker is preferable
    • Strong interpersonal skills to aid in daily contact with parents in a diverse multi-cultural environment
    • Excellent office management skills

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