1. Administrative Duties
• Administer the library media program, developing policies and procedures to assure efficient operation and services.
• Establish and administer automated catalog and circulation system.
• Help students and faculty locate materials through the use of the automated catalog and electronic resources
• Prepare and administer the library budget approved by the company.
• Classify, catalog, and circulate library materials and instruct students and staff in the use of the library system.
• Expand access to information through use of online resources.
• Participate in curriculum development as per specialized library requirements.
• Maintain circulation and collection records, providing regular reports as needed.
• Train and supervise faculty members and student volunteers.
• Supervise the regular inventory of the library collection, weed obsolete and worn materials on an ongoing basis, and maintains an up-to-date catalog of collection.
• Work with school staff to develop a schedule for effective use of the library by groups (large and small) and individuals.
• Work with parents, teachers, students, administrator to enhance learning.
• Informs students and staff of the arrival of new materials.
• Monitors students while using the library.
• Maintains and updates databases of purchase orders.
• Keeps statistical records on usage, circulation, etc.
2. Academic Duties
• Help students develop attitudes, habits, and skills that will enable them to become lifelong readers and learners.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers in designing, implementing, and evaluating instruction.
• Teacher/model current, innovative methodology and incorporates best Standards for Library/Information Literacy in delivering instruction.
• Provide group and individual instruction in information literacy skills, research strategies, and use of resources and equipment.
• Actively promote reading and library use through such activities as storytelling, book talks, displays, publications, reading programs, and special events.
Provide reference and readers' advisory services to all students, including those with reading problems or special educational needs.
• Develop bibliographies, displays, bulletin boards, etc. to support school themes, extend classroom learning, and to promote interest in reading.
• Assume a leadership role in promoting the principles of intellectual freedom by creating and sustaining an environment promoting free inquiry and exposing students to a broad range of ideas in line with legal and cultural parameters.
• Update instructional and library-related professional skills through attending conferences
Job Details
| Date Posted: | 2016-06-26 |
| Job Location: | Al Kuwait, Kuwait |
| Job Role: | Education/Training |
| Company Industry: | Education, Training, and Library |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Mid Career |
| Gender: | Female |
| Nationality: | Albania; Austria; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Belgium; Bulgaria; Belarus; Switzerland; Czech Republic; Germany; Denmark; Estonia; Spain; Finland; France; Great Britain (UK); Greece; Croatia (Hrvatska); Hungary; Ireland; Iceland; Italy; Kosovo; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Latvia; Moldova; Montenegro; Macedonia; Netherlands; Norway; Poland; Portugal; Romania; Serbia; Russian Federation; Sweden; Slovenia; Slovak Republic; Ukraine |
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