The libraries offer a variety of resources to current ASD students, parents, and employees. We encourage students to become lifelong learners by promoting a love of reading. We collaborate with faculty to teach the skills necessary to meet academic and personal informational needs.
ASD libraries are safe spaces where the ASD community can be themselves and be welcomed.
Patrons have the right to see themselves and discover other perspectives in library books and materials.
Patrons follow the ASD Core Values: respect, responsibility, compassion, excellence, and integrity.
Patrons have the right to make responsible personal choices and respect others’ rights to choose their own materials.
ASD libraries provide support for development of ASD attributes through resource curation, professional collaboration, and the overall library experience.
The ASD libraries follow the American Library Association Library Bill of Rights.
ASD libraries follow the UAE data protection laws.
ASD libraries and their patrons respect and practice the ethical use of information.
Please refer to the sectional handbooks for more information.
Each year, the libraries publish a report with the year's highlights.
MSHS Library Team
Nadine Bailey, Middle School Librarian
Linda Hoiseth, High School Librarian
Merzi Rasool, Instructional Assistant
Sana Daher, Instructional Assistant
Carol Muchai, Instructional Assistant
Library Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 7:45 am to 4:45 pm
Wednesday: 7:45 am to 3:30 pm
Friday: 7:45 am to 12:30 pm
Contact me if you have suggestions for or questions about this guide!
Linda Hoiseth
High School Librarian
lhoiseth@asdubai.org
Twitter: @lhoiseth