Job Opening at the Universal American School

The Universal American School in Kuwait will have a job opening commening August 2007 as Library Aide.

Nature of the Position
Library aides provide specialized clerical support under the direction and supervision of the Head Librarian to contribute to the smooth operation of the Library/Media Center.
Qualifications
The Library Aide must hold a high school diploma and be fluent in English.
Duties
The Library Aide helps to provide support to the school community, performing his/her duties in accordance with the adopted policies and regulations of the School.

1. Assists with library classes as assigned


2. Checks books in and out


3. Keeps statistics on circulation of books, periodicals, and audiovisual software


4. Reserves books


5. Issues overdue notices


6. Checks in and circulates periodicals


7. Mends books as needed


8. Types bibliographies


9. Checks order list with shelf list to prevent duplication


10. Types catalogue cards


11. Types orders to vendors


12. Stamps new books


13. Bar codes new books


14. Types pockets and cards as needed


15. Maintains the vertical file


16. Keeps the libraries neat


17. Assists students with inquiries


18. Enforces library rules and regulations


19. Supervises the microfiche reader


20. Files all microfiche reader


21. Enters new materials into the computer


22. Maintains bulletin boards and other pertinent displays


23. Re-shelves books and other materials


24. Assists with inventory


25. Does photocopying and maintains the photocopier


26. Assists students with CD Rom and computer operations


27. Supervises student volunteers


28. Checks all newly acquired materials to make sure they conform to censorship guidelines


29. Serves on the Censorship Committee, assisting with the review of books and materials as required by the Kuwait Ministry of Education


30. Participates in all school activities


31. Performs other library duties as assigned by the Head Librarian

For more information, please contact Mae Al-Hajjaj at malhajjaj@gmail.com or call at 6388177.