Overview
CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL – DUBAI
Job Description
- 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, organised, 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.
Skills Description
- Bachelor’s degree in Library Science, Information Management, Education, or a related field.
- Proven experience working as a Librarian, preferably within a school, university, or educational environment in the UAE.
- Strong knowledge of library operations, cataloguing, classification systems, and digital library management.
- Familiarity with library management systems (LMS) and online databases.
- Ability to manage book acquisitions, inventory, shelving, and resource organization.
- Excellent research, information retrieval, and reference support skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to support students, teachers, and staff.
- Experience promoting reading programs, library activities, and literacy initiatives.
- Good organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and student-focused library environment.
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital learning platforms.
- Knowledge of book selection, evaluation, and maintenance of age-appropriate resources aligned with school policies and UAE requirements.
About GEMS Education
Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.
