Library Information Specialist-mhs

3 weeks ago


Doha, Qatar ACS International Schools Full time

Date Posted: 31/01/2023ACS International Schools is currently recruiting for an experienced Library Information Specialist to join our MHS Division at ACS Doha.

**Qualifications & Experience**
- Bachelor's degree in Library Information Science (Master’s Degree is preferred).
- Teaching certification from an accredited agency.
- In-depth knowledge of age-appropriate literature and instructional expertise bridging Grades 6-12.
- School library management experience.

**Teaching and Learning, digital Citizenship and Literacy**
- Collect and analyse data to demonstrate correlations between the use of digital resources and student engagement and achievement.
- Troubleshoot user access problems for e-resources available through the library
- Identify, develop, and deliver patron instructions in the use of digital technologies
- Evaluate emerging technologies for the usability and effectiveness
- Advocate for the use of international industrial standards such as ISTE for the best practices when using technology for teaching and learning
- Collaborate with the Digital Teaching and Learning Coordinator to:

- Organize and deliver workshops sessions for the ACS Doha community
- Annually plan and manage the digital library budget
- Create experiences for learners to make positive, socially responsible contributions and exhibit empathetic behavior online that build relationships and community
- Establish a learning culture that promotes curiosity and critical examination of online resources and fosters digital literacy and media fluency
- Mentor students in safe, legal, and ethical practices with digital tools and the protection of intellectual rights and property
- Develop and deliver instruction on the use of information literacy (e.g., research skills, academic integrity/ MLA9, databases, evaluating sources, etc.)
- Model and promote management of personal data and digital identity and protect student data privacy
- Inspire and encourage educators and students to use technology for civic engagement and to address challenges to improve their communities
- Partner with educators, leaders, students, and families to foster a culture of respectful online interactions and a healthy balance in their use of technology
- Support educators and students to critically examine the sources of online media and identify underlying assumptions
- Empower educators, leaders, and students to make informed decisions to protect their personal data and curate the digital profile they intend to reflect
- Exercise a leadership role in teaching faculty and parents about information literacy, reading, and other library-related topics
- Attend department meetings, as appropriate
- Work with the other ACS librarians on coordination of library systems
- Plan and implement clearly stated long & short-term goals as part of the ACS 5-year plan
- Act as a homeroom teacher/advisor to approximately 20 students

**Library Administration**:

- Develop and implement library policies (e.g., collection development, circulation, challenged materials, copyright).
- Promote library programs and services through a variety of channels
- Administer budgets according to needs and objectives of the library and school community
- Recruit, train and supervise support staff and volunteers
- Organize, classify, and catalogue library materials following recognized professional standards
- Ensure that library provisions are appropriate for use in the state of Qatar
- Help to plan author visits, book fairs and special events
- Remain current in professional practices and developments, information technologies, and educational research applicable to school library programs

**SAFEGUARDING**

ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of ACS you are expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within ACS International Schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our Organization.



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