Employer: Lien Ying Chow Library, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Position: Senior Reference Librarian

Responsibilities:
• To assist the Reference Manager in leading the Reference team in developing and promoting the use of library resources and information services.
• Competency with use of reference & information sources both print, and online is required.
• You will also be required to guide the team in handling reference enquiries, conduct research skills sessions to promote information literacy, promote the use of resources and lead in Web application library projects.
• Successful candidate will be required to participate in shift duties during term to provide reference services.

Pre-requisites:
• A good degree and a recognised professional qualification in Library and Information Science.
• Minimum 4 years experience in performing similar operations
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to multi-task and juggle priorities to meet users’ information needs
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong managerial skills with experience in leading teams
• Savvy with use of presentation software, Microsoft Office applications and good knowledge on social networking technologies. Web application knowledge will be an advantage

Position: Acquisition Librarian

Responsibilities:
• To develop the Library’s resource collection in print, media and electronic format. This includes liaising with academic staff for collection development and providing guidance in the use of acquisitions and collection development tools.
• Successful candidate will be required to participate in shift duties during term to provide reference services.

Requirements:
• A good degree preferably in Science, Engineering or Computer Science. A recognised professional qualification in Library and Information Science will be an advantage.
• Minimum 2 years experience in performing similar operations
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to multi-task and juggle priorities to meet users’ information needs
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong supervisory or management skills with experience in leading teams
• Savvy with use of Microsoft application software such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word etc. Web application knowledge will be an advantage

Position: Management Support Officer (Serials)

Responsibilities:
• Provide management and administrative support to the Manager, to ensure the smooth operation and delivery of all Serials functions and services
• Supervise staff in the ordering, renewal, receipting and physical processing of subscriptions to ensure the periodicals received are available on the shelves within service standards.
• Manage vendors’ performance and ensure compliance to Service Level Agreements
• Administer subscriptions to e-resources & databases, maintain and upkeep e-resource links in the Content Management System and the Library System
• Responsible for good record keeping & filing, maintain and document procedures of Serials Section
• Provide Circulation/Information service, and perform shift duties when rostered.
• Successful candidate will be require to work on the shifts during term time to provide reference services.

Requirements:
• A Polytechnic Diploma (or equivalent), preferably in library studies
• Relevant working experience in acquisitions, serials operations will be an advantage
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel. Web application knowledge will be an advantage
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Team leading ability with good interpersonal skills
• Strong administrative skills.

Interested candidates may submit their resumes by

1st March 2011, via email to:

Lien Ying Chow Library

Email: lek3@np.edu.sg

If you have any queries, please contact

Mrs Lim-Teo Eng Keow (Secretary) at 6460 6280