Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Awal (KBZA) School is currently seeking to recruit a high-performing Librarian to join the team.
The successful candidate should have:
* Bachelor degree or equivalent in Library and Information Sciences, English or Arabic language and literature or similar. Master’s degree is preferred.
* Further qualifications in Librarianship from ALA, CILIP, etc.
* 4+ years of experience leading a library.
* Experience in overseeing and managing routine and non-routine programming for educational institutions.
* Familiarity with regional and international library vendors (preferably Follett), electronic resources, and best practices for circulation/cataloging and access.
* Familiarity with children’s and teen literature; ability to provide current and engaging readers’ advisory services in order to foster a love of reading.
* Strong English language proficiency and Native speaker of Arabic if possible.
* Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
* Strong research skills.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a school that is a pilot, public school in Abu Dhabi with the mission of building belief in a unique and authentic, homegrown Emirati model of education. Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Awal integrates Emirati values, practices, and bodies of knowledge into the standard UAE public school curriculum.
The closing date for applications is Monday, 10th February 2025, but applications will be reviewed as they are received and the School reserves the right to make an earlier appointment.
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