Jobs Available: Senior Reference Librarian, Acquisition Manager (2 positions)

Employer: Lien Ying Chow Library, Nanyang Polytechnic

Position: Senior Reference Librarian

Job Description:
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 and 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.

Pre-requisites:
• A good degree and a recognized professional qualification in Lbrary 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: Acquisitions Manager

Job Description:
To lead the Acquisitions team in developing the Library’s resource collection in print, media and electronic format; to manage serial subscriptions and e-Databases. You will be required to liaise with lecturers for collection development to support academic needs, and providing guidance in the use of acquisitions and collection development tools.

Pre-requisites:
• A good degree and a recognized professional qualification in Lbrary 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

Successful candidates will be required to participate in shirt duties during term to provide reference services.
Interested candidates may submit their resumes by 17 June 2011 via email.

If you have any queries, please contact Mrs Lim-Teo Eng Keow (Secretary) at 6460 6280

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