National Library Board
At the National Library Board (NLB), our commitment is to bring the world’s
knowledge to Singapore and to create a positive social and economic impact beyond
expanding the learning capacity of the nation. Powering the knowledge-based
economy with an extensive network of libraries and information centres, NLB offers an
environment that fuels your imagination and passion for a rewarding career.
Librarian (Arts Culture SG)(NLSCS)
Responsibilities
- Execute content selection policies and procedures for NLB content aggregated into
ArtsCultureSG
- Prepare ITQ specifications for content development projects for ITQ submission
through Gebiz
- Upload content and submit metadata content to NLB e-platforms (e.g. NORA, Infopedia)
that would also be aggregated into ArtsCultureSG portal
- Track progress as well as the budget expenditure for content development for
ArtsCultureSG portal
- Maintain and communicate content selection criteria for ArtsCultureSG to
partners in the project
- Identify new partner organizations that can contribute to ArtsCultureSG and
liaise with them for possibilities of collaboration
- Draft, execute and file copyright clearance agreements that have been signed
by partner organizations in regards to their contributed content
- Perform secretariat duties for ArtsCultureSG project
- Participate as a user group representative in the ArtsCultureSG project team to provide
reference staff and end-user perspectives’ feedback on UI specifications for the national portal
- Conduct research on Singapore arts and cultural pioneers
- Complete originally-written biographical articles and resource guides on highlighted
Singapore pioneers
- Assist in documentation on Singapore’s arts and cultural scene
Requirements
- Bachelor degree with 2 to 5 years of relevant working experience
- Master in Information Studies or Graduate Diploma in Information Studies would
be an added advantage
- Knowledge of international cataloguing, metadata and indexing standards and protocols
- Experience in library collection acquisition and reference services
- Excellent command of the English language and communication skills (writing and speaking)
- Domain knowledge with good research skills
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, MS Word / Excel / PowerPoint
- Experience in website maintenance and HTML proficiency would be an advantage
This is a contract position.
To apply, please visit NLB website at http://www.nlb.gov.sg/careers.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified. |