MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT
GAA Libraries believe that literacy is the keystone to all learning, and that the Library is the central hub for learning. The vision of GAA Libraries is to provide a welcoming and caring environment where appreciation for each learner’s literacy identity is nurtured, curriculum is supported through collaboration, and access to quality resources that enhances learning experiences.
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 3:30pm | Friday 7:30am to 12:30pm
LIBRARY CLASS
Library classes are flexible depending on the needs of the students and subject-area teachers. Students are encouraged to book an appointment with the Librarian for research assistance.
LIBRARY VISIT
Students are welcome to visit the library and check out library materials during class time (with teacher's permission), break times, lunchtime and after school.
BORROWING MATERIALS
Students may borrow an unlimited number of library books. Parents may borrow up to 5 books. Items may be kept for 2 weeks and renewable as needed. Item will be requested to be returned if someone needs it.
We ask that materials be returned on a timely basis to enable access by all community members. Overdue notices will be sent regularly via email to remind to return or renew the items. No fines for late returns.
RETURNING MATERIALS
Library materials may be returned to the drop boxes located in the library and middle school lounge area.
TEXTBOOKS, ENGLISH NOVELS AND OTHER CLASS READING MATERIALS CHECKOUT
The school provide these materials to all students on a loan basis. Students are held responsible for books checked out by them and must pay or replace if lost or damaged plus 30% shipping, handling and processing fees.
These materials are being checked out through the library.
All these materials must be returned before the end of the school year. IB materials may be returned after the senior year before graduation. Students will be notified ahead of time.
GAA Library services do not operate on a fine system for the late returning of items. Members with overdue items or unpaid lost/damaged fines on their record will not have their report cards released at the end of the semester.
LOST OR DAMAGED LIBRARY MATERIAL
We request that you take care any school materials that you will check out or given to you. If in case that student loses or damages library book, textbooks or any school reading material the student will be billed for the original cost of the material plus 30% shipping, handling and processing fees or may replace the item with the same title in good condition.
Ms. Anna Graciosa Parente
Secondary Librarian
Ms. Intesar Saleh Alkatheeri
Secondary Library Teaching Assistant
i.alkatheeri_gaa@Gemsedu.com
P.O. Box 145161, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +97122019555, Ext: 502 | Fax: +97125574990