Librarian Assistant

Librarian Assistant Role Profile

Purpose of Role

The purpose of the role of the Librarian Assistant is to plan and implement the school's library policy in consultation with the Head of Primary and Principal. They must ensure all students and staff members are effective users of information with the effective use of the Library and its resources. The librarian would empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers and ethical users of information as well as instill a love of learning in all students and ensure equitable access to information. The incumbent would provide leadership and expertise necessary to ensure that the school library program (SLP) is aligned with the mission, goals, and objectives of the school as per ADEK standards and collaborate with classroom teachers and specialists as necessary.

About the School

Aspen Heights British School (AHBS) is an ambitious and high achieving British International School on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. Families choose our school because we focus on 3 core aims:

1. Positive relationships and respectful communication are the building blocks of our school.
2. Purposeful, engaging and meaningful learning is at the heart of our work.
3. We support all children to make remarkable progress by personalising their learning opportunities.

Staff choose our school because we are committed to staff development, growth and retention. As a growing school we have many opportunities for staff professional development. Aspen colleagues feel a high degree of professional satisfaction as they are empowered to impact on the improvement and development of our school, and as a result staff retention is high.

We are delighted you are considering a position in our supportive, hardworking team.

Librarian Key Responsibilities

Information Literacy

1. Ensures that the library plays an integral role in supporting inquiry, and that students have easy access to eResources.
2. Collaborates with teachers to develop information literacy across the school through participating in or leading information literacy and digital literacy coaching.
3. Works closely with teaching staff to plan and deliver the information skills curriculum.
4. Coordinates school-wide guidance and training for all staff and students in effective use of resources, online catalog and database.
5. Develops a collection that has relevant resources in a variety of formats to support inquiry learning.

Library Management

1. Ensures that resources are cataloged, organised and maintained in line with accepted standard library practice.
2. Stays aware of developing trends and facilities for storage and access to eResources.
3. Develops a buying plan and strategies that ensure the library delivers appropriate, high quality material—print and online.
4. Manages the Integrated Library System effectively by updating and editing bibliographic and catalogue data on the system.
5. Promotes the library services and resources to all staff and students.

Health and Safety

1. Emphasizes the importance of safety in all areas of the curriculum, communicating to the pupils the importance of a responsible attitude towards personal safety, the safety of others and respect for Aspen Heights British School’s property and equipment.
2. Performs all playground duties on time and with due diligence to safeguard Aspen students.
3. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

1. Bachelor degree in Library Science or equivalent.
2. 3 years’ school experience.
3. English is mandatory. Arabic is an advantage.

Competencies

1. Ability to think strategically, innovatively and creatively, as well as having an eye for detail.
2. Excellent communication skills and command of the English language, in spoken and written form.
3. Ability to involve children to develop a reading habit.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.