Primary Librarian

The International Academy- Amman

To be responsible for:

• Selecting materials appropriate for the grades covered
• Teaching library and informatics classes
• Conducting orientation programs
• Providing staff development classes for teachers in library skills and informatics
• Coordinate and integrate library services across the curriculum
• Implementing information skills curriculum integration into the
• Providing in-service training sessions to faculty
• Promoting the use of the library
• Evaluating the collection
• Overseeing budget expenditures allocated for the senior library
• Participating in HOD and other staff meetings and workshops.
• Assuring safety procedures are in place for the protection of property, staff, and students.
• Developing a Library Resource Guide, updated on an annual basis
• Providing instruction on using resources and on research techniques
• Assisting students in developing listening, viewing, reading, and interpretation skills
• Administering discipline within the guidelines of established IA-A policy
• Serving on curriculum committee
• Planning and directing the activities of library staff.
• Notifying faculty and students of new materials, services, and equipment.
• Continually evaluating library programs and implementing changes as needed
• Protecting each user s right to privacy and confidentiality in the library.
• Preparing or arranging displays on a regular basis
• Notifying students of overdue materials
• Performing inventory at the end of year
• Preparing reports as requested by the Head of Libraries.
• Distributing publishers catalogs to appropriate faculty and staff
• Establishing a PR program covering all aspects of the library operation
• Evaluating the collection on a continuous basis
• Performing other professional responsibilities as needed
• Performing other tasks as requested by supervisor