Balkees Banu
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
UAE Experienced Librarian over 10 years of quantifiable achievements worked for well-known Educational Institute in multi-cultural environment with career defined by progressively and diversified experience. Analytical and organised, with ability to identify students’ special needs and implement effective solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Librarian
Ryan International School
Abu Dhabi
10.2018 - 01.2025
- Manage the books, furniture and equipment to ensure students have always got the correct facilities to learn and arranging the setting out of the books and equipment
- Organise, catalogue and classify library resources, both electronic and print based
- Responsible for maintaining and managing the library as tidy, accessible and vibrant resource centre which reflects the ethos of the School
- Establish good relationship with pupils, acting as a role model and encouraging reading and an enjoyment of literature as well as advising children on suitable choice of book depending on their reading ability and interest
- Create a climate which enables other staff to develop and maintain positive attitudes towards the library and independent learning
- Select, acquire, maintain and withdraw library stock, ensuring a balance between subject and ability levels and show an active engagement in diversity and equality issues
- Keep the Principal, school governors and parents informed about the needs and development of the library and information service in the school
- Plan and manage the development of the school library in consultation with the library team and teaching staff
Librarian
The Model School
Abu Dhabi, UAE
10.2013 - 09.2018
- Worked with teachers to provide students with lifelong learning skills.
- Explained use of library services and equipment to students and teachers.
- Checked in, checked out and renewed library materials.
- Maintained equipment in good working order for school-wide use.
- Established a welcoming environment with regular cleaning and organising duties.
- Provided extensive instruction for students, patrons and staff in use of print and electronic materials.
Education
Bachelor of Library Science (B. Li. Sc.) - LIBRARY SCIENCE
Ansar College
KERALA 06.2007 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Chemistry (B.Sc.) -
Farooq College
KERALA 06.2002 - 03.2005
Higher Secondary - Science Group
MVM Higher Secondary School
06.2000 - 03.2002
Diploma in Computer Application - COMPUTER
Farooq College
CALICUT03.2004
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Technical and library software knowledge
- Organization and time management abilities
- Interpersonal skills
- Book check-out management
- Circulation procedures
- Library user engagement
- Removing deprecated sources
- Library management systems
- Cataloging reference books
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Cataloguing
Languages
English
Arabic
Hindi
Malayalam
Custom
Ms. Umra, Academic Head, Asian International School, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 0502768893
Personal Information
- Nationality: Indian
- Visa status: UAE Residence Visa (Transferable)
Affiliations
- Reading Books
Timeline
Librarian
Ryan International School
10.2018 - 01.2025
Librarian
The Model School
10.2013 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Library Science (B. Li. Sc.) - LIBRARY SCIENCE
Ansar College
06.2007 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Chemistry (B.Sc.) -
Farooq College
06.2002 - 03.2005
Higher Secondary - Science Group
MVM Higher Secondary School
06.2000 - 03.2002
Diploma in Computer Application - COMPUTER
Farooq College
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