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LIBRARY OPERATIONS The Old Library, established in 1969, is the oldest English language Library in Dubai catering to the needs of the English speaking expatriate community. It is a non-profit organisation which is run entirely by volunteers. An elected Management Committee oversees the operation of the Library and all funds raised through subscription, book fines and second hand books sales go directly back into the Library to cover operating costs and the purchase of new books. |
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DUCTAC The Library has operated in many different premises over the years. However, in 2006 the Library found a new, permanent home at the Dubai Community Theatre and Art Center (DUCTAC) in the Mall of the Emirates on Sheikh Zayed Road. DUCTAC provides state of the art facilities for a dynamic range of theater, art and library activities which are provided for the wider Dubai community. DUCTAC is sponsored by a large number of Dubai and UAE organisations who contributed to the cost of building the facilities, and to ongoing operations. The Library section of the building was kindly sponsored by Dubai Duty Free. |
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS The Library always welcomes new volunteers. The Library currently has a dedicated team of more than 45 volunteer staff from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities. Introductory training is provided for new volunteer librarians followed by hands on training on regular shifts. Librarians are assigned to a regular four hour morning or afternoon shift as places become available. Duties include manning the circulation desk, shelving and processing books and assisting library users. Contact the Library for more information. |
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SECOND HAND BOOK DONATIONS The Library also gratefully accepts donations of second hand books. Books in 'as new' condition are used to supplement the book collection and others are sold as secondhand books to raise money for the purchase of new books. New books are purchased monthly for both the children's and adult sections of the Library. |
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