Librarian

Supervises the libraries and ensures that they meet academic expectations.Specific Responsibilities:

• 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

Job Benefits

• Tax-Free monthly Salary
• Furnished Single Accommodation
• Annual Return Flights
• National Medical Service
• End of Service Gratuity (Indemnity)
• Ongoing CPD Opportunities

Qualifications and Requirements

• Required Certificates Other Certification
• Education Required Bachelor
• Major Library and Information Science

Additional Requirements

• Experience working in a library and censoring books is beneficial although not required
• Licensed Librarian
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Knowledgeable in library management, cataloging, indexing, abstracting and reference service
• Computer literate and knows MS Office Application, Adobe Photoshop, and Macromedia Flash
• Responsible and productive
• Service-oriented
• Reliable and can work under pressure and minimum supervision

Soft Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Bilingual (Arabic / English) preferred but not required