Position: High School Librarian

Employer: St. Joseph’s Institution International

Role:
• To manage both the Riady and Lasalle Libraries in such a way as to create welcoming and stimulating learning environments conducive to effective study and independent learning.
• To provide support to students and staff to help them make best use of library resources both in and beyond curriculum time.
• To promote reading throughout the school

Time Allocation:
This is a full-time role.

Responsibilities:
• To oversee the selection, ordering and cataloguing of all Library resources.
• To manage the Library budget.
• To maintain an attractive and welcoming Library environment.
• To coordinate regularly changing displays in the Library to link with events, festivals and aspects of the curriculum.
• To supervise the Libraries in such a way to ensure that a high quality working environment is maintained.
• To oversee the work of the Assistant Librarian, acting as her line manager.
• To develop and lead a team of student librarians.
• To work closely with the Deputy Principals, the Heads of Faculty, the Heads of Grade and the Head of the Personal, Social Education (PSE) programme to ensure that the Library is supporting their aims and initiatives.
• To work closely with all teaching staff to encourage them to enjoy using the Library’s resources.
• To develop an understanding of both the IGCSE and IB Diploma programmes (including the IB Learner Profile), and to develop resources to support them.
• To plan and stage special Library events to promote reading in the school.
• To offer Library orientation sessions for new students and teachers.
• To develop online Library resources using Moodle and other platforms (including Destiny Quest).
• To maintain an interesting and attractive Library presence on the School website.
• To undertake regular personal professional development in order to keep up to date with educational developments related to the role.

Requirements:
The successful applicant will be:
• An experienced (School) Librarian
• Capable of establishing a good rapport with teenage students
• An efficient administrator
• A confident user of Library Systems, such as Destiny Quest
• An excellent communicator
• An energetic enthusiast with a genuine passion for learning

Essential attributes:
• A sense of humour
• Creativity
• A willingness to learn
• The ability to work as part of a team

Preferred attributes:
• A holder of a recognised qualification as a Librarian
• A high level of IT competency
• International school experience (High School or College level)
• Some understanding of the International Baccalaureate

Interested applicants are invited to email their
cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, stating current &
expected salaries and a recent photo to
hr@sji-international.com.sg. Please state “Position of Librarian”
as the Subject matter on the email. Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Position: Professional Librarian

Employer: The Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS)
The Institute of Southeast Asian Studies is a regional research centre dedicated to the study of socio-political, security and economic trends and developments in Southeast Asia and its wider geostrategic and economic environment.

The successful applicant joins a team managing a unique collection of library materials and private collections relating to Southeast Asia and the Asia Pacific. The Librarian will be required to be multi-tasking in responsibilities ranging from collection development to acquisition of library materials; subscription of serials and electronic resources; cataloguing of library materials; provision of user and reference services; compilation of bibliographies; indexing of documents; library computerized systems and databases.

Requirements:
• An accredited university degree and a post-graduate professional qualification in Library and/or Information Studies, preferably with at least five (5) years of experience in a Research Library.
• Knowledge of and at least five (5) years of experience with library systems and applications, relational database management systems (RDBMS) and digital repositories.
• Excellent English, and competency in one or more of the Southeast Asian languages and/or Chinese (Mandarin).
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills.
• Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, research and service-oriented.
• Experience in budget/fiscal planning in a Research Library.

Qualified applicants are required to write to Director, ISEAS (at the address stated below) stating qualifications, experience in all of the above requirements, last drawn gross salary and include a photograph and three referees letters.

The Director
Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
30 Heng Mui Keng Terrace, Singapore 119614

Closing Date: 9 December 2011

Position: Licensing Assistant (Contract) [Ref: HR4]

Employer: INSEAD Business School
As one of the world’s leading and largest graduate business schools, INSEAD brings together people, cultures and ideas from around the world to change lives and transform organisations.
This worldly perspective and cultural diversity are reflected in all aspects of our research and teaching. In the course of a year, across the school’s three campuses in Asia (Singapore), Europe (France) and Middle East (Abu Dhabi), a research centre in Israel, 145 renowned faculty members from 36 countries inspire more than 1,000 degree participants – MBA, Executive MBA and PhD – and more than 9,500 executives from the world’s leading companies. Across this comprehensive range of programmes, our participants are drawn from more than 100 countries and represent all continents.
Today’s organisations need leaders with the knowledge and sensitivity to operate anywhere in the world. This is why business turns to INSEAD – to develop the next generation of transcultural leaders. Welcome to The Business School for the World®.

Reponsibilities:
Reporting to the Licensing Manager, you will assist to ensure the protection of INSEAD’s intellectual property. You will handle the paperwork related to the rights and conditions to reprint/translate/quote any materials copyrighted by INSEAD, which includes  conducting course pack audit of MBA and EMBA courses, managing all single click requests for Executive Education programmes and providing advice to intellectual property issues, and cleaning of data for accurate reporting of materials usage.

Requirements:
The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications and qualities:
• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 2 years of working experience
• Experience in publishing, press or library work involving copyright management
• Knowledge of international intellectual property issues and compliance
• Strong hands-on experience in database navigation and reporting, MS Office, Acrobat, Contribute and the internet
• Strong administrative, organizational and planning skills
• Excellent communication skills (both spoken and written in English)
• Strong customer orientation and a good team player

If you have the experience and qualities we are looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Please email your resume and cover letter, stating current and expected remuneration, by 25 November 2011, to the:

Director, Human Resources
INSEAD, Asia Campus
Email: recruit.sg@insead.edu
(Please indicate position and reference code HR4 in the subject title of your email)
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Position: Assistant Manager (Knowledge Management)

Employer: Singapore International Foundation

Responsibilities:
• Assist in reviewing the knowledge management (KM) system, ascertaining KM requirements of the IV Department and making recommendations on the building of the Volunteer and Project Information Management Systems
• Assist in working with vendor to build the Volunteer and Project Information Management Systems
• Lead the effort to take stock of and organize existing knowledge within IV Department, including the maintenance of IV Department’s contribution to the intranet
• Oversee the updating and retrieval of pertinent information and data for IV Department as and when required

Main tasks:
• Do a preliminary study of existing data in IV Department and identify IV Department’s KM requirements with a view towards building the Volunteer and Project Information Management Systems
• Assist in specifying user requirements for the VM and PM Information Management Systems
• Search, collate and organize all relevant data pertaining to IV volunteers, contacts and IV projects
• Work with IT vendor to check accuracy of data
• Work with IT vendor to migrate data into IV volunteer, contact and project
• Assist in the testing and lead the implementation of the Information Management Systems in IV Department
• Oversee the updating and maintenance of the Information Management Systems within IV Department
• Assist to generate relevant information pertaining to IV Department’s volunteers and projects as and when required.

Skills and experience required:
• Singaporean or Permanent Resident
• A graduate with 3 years of relevant experience in knowledge management or administration
• High level of proficiency in MS Excel and Access
• Meticulous and high attention to detail
• Independent worker who is able to work with a dynamic and highly mobile team

To apply, check company website.

Position: Senior Analyst/ Analyst (Analytics), Strategic Development

Employer: Prime Minister’s Office

Responsibilities
You will join the Analytics team in the Strategic Development Cluster to strengthen and align analytics and strategic development in PSD. You will play a key role in designing and putting in place processes and standards to ensure data quality. Your work will also involve surfacing data issues to the appropriate platforms so that they can be addressed effectively and in a timely manner. You will also work with partners in IT to develop business intelligence tools/ systems, including design of related data bases and dashboards to support HR analytics.

You will also play a key role in building a community of practice in analytics, educate and engage key stakeholders including Public Service agencies on the use of analytics tools and techniques. Your work will involve surfacing new methodologies, analysis and interpretation of data to inform HR policy and practices. You will have the opportunity to be exposed to Senior Management thinking and provide analytic observations and recommendations to support strategy and policy development.

Requirements
• A good degree
• Highly self motivated and able to pick up new subjects quickly and to think independently and critically
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable dealing with numbers and using advanced statistical tools
• A team player with strong writing and communication skills
• 1-2 years of prior experience in the field of policy research, analytics or measurement is desirable.

To apply, contact
Ms Jessie CHEANG
Senior Assistant Director, Analytics, Strategic Development
Public Service Division, Prime Minister’s Office
DID: (65) 9229-4229 Fax : (65) 6332-8932
Website: http://www.psd.gov.sg

Position: Assistant Information Manager

Employer: VTEC Systems (Asia) Pte Ltd

VTEC Systems (Asia) Pte Ltd is an established and serviceoriented software house specialising in the development and support of information management applications. We offer consultation and project management services, library and information applications and turnkey solutions to a wide range of organisations in Singapore, Hong Kong and various countries in the Asian region. Our client base, numbering more than 120 resource centres, includes educational institutions, government departments, the commercial sector and non-profit organisations. We are seeking a dynamic individual who will establish and maintain long-term relationships with our clients and prospects as well as proactively contribute to the company’s continued growth as a state-of-the-art information management consultantcy. We are inviting applications for the position of Assistant Information Manager.

Responsibilities: As the Assistant Information Manager you will :
• Aid in the gathering of information on the latest and future trends in the library and information management industry so as to plan for new industry trends, marketing activities and library requirements.
• Be part of a support team who will attend to library software requests and act as a liaison person between clients and the Technical Team.
• Manage the life cycle of software change requests, including the testing, documentation and planning of software releases.
• Conduct training sessions for clients in library operations and management as well as in how to operate various information management applications.
• Assist in conducting presentations and managing project implementation for the automation of information resource centres.
• Assist in the formulation of strategies and plans to leverage on the latest in information technology and library trends.

Requirements :
• Applicants must be able to work in Singapore as well as to travel within and outside the country.
• At least a diploma or degree in Library Science, Information Studies or related discipline.
• Must have a keen interest in and be up-to-date with the most recent trends and technologies in the information management sphere.
• Experience in library operations, especially in original cataloguing will be preferred.
• Familiarity with automated library and information management applications and skills in interpreting client needs.
• Good communications (both oral and written) in English and if possible in Chinese.
• Able to multi-task and work effectively independently and in teams.
• Familiarity with cataloguing rules, MARC21 and library technical services will be an asset.

Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position may be for a Part-time or a Full-time employee. The successful candidate will receive medical and dental benefits, and annual and hospitalisation leave.

If you would like to apply, please send cover letter
with copies of detailed education certificates including
degree/diploma transcripts, ‘A’ Level and ‘O’ Level results if any,
testimonials and details on work experience via email
to jeanne@vtecsys.com by 5 Nov 2011.

Postion: Deputy University Librarian

Employer: Nanyang Technological University

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is a research-intensive university with globally acknowledged strengths in science and technology. NTU also has colleges of Humanities and Social Sciences and Business and a range of specialist centres and institutes. The 3,300 teaching and research staff also educate some 34,000 undergraduate and graduate students. NTU Libraries has 8 subject libraries dedicated to meeting the learning and research needs of staff and students.

The University is now inviting applications for the post of Deputy University Librarian who will assist the University Librarian with the strategic development, management and operations of the Libraries.

Responsibilities: The Deputy Librarian will:
• Act for and support the University Librarian
• Lead central services and subject library services units reporting to them
• Take responsibility for human resources and the training and development of around 103 staff and 220 casual student assistants
• Co-ordinate regional training programmes, exchanges and internships
• Support the development of quality improvement and performance measurement processes

Requirements:
• At least a Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies or other acceptable professional library qualification from a recognized university
• Extensive experience in an academic library at management level
• An in-depth knowledge of the key issues, trends and challenges in research and scholarly communications and information literacy
• Experience in a range of the above areas of responsibility
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Remuneration and conditions of service will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to Apply
Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.

Interested applicants should send in the completed application form, obtainable from http://www.ntu.edu.sg/hr/forms/AdminForm.doc, their curriculum vitae (including a list of their publications or evidence of professional accomplishment) and a brief letter of introduction by email to the University Librarian at librarian@ntu.edu.sg.

The closing date of application is 12 Nov 2011 or when position is filled.
All applications will acknowledged but only shorted listed candidates will be informed of appointments for interviews.
For more information on NTU Library, please visit http://www.ntu.edu.sg/library.

Employer: INSEAD Business School
As one of the world’s leading and largest graduate business schools, INSEAD brings together people, cultures and ideas from around the world to change lives and transform organisations.

This worldly perspective and cultural diversity are reflected in all aspects of our research and teaching. In the course of a year, across the school’s three campuses in Asia (Singapore), Europe (France) and Middle East (Abu Dhabi), a research centre in Israel, 145 renowned faculty members from 36 countries inspire more than 1,000 degree participants – MBA, Executive MBA and PhD – and more than 9,500 executives from the world’s leading companies. Across this comprehensive range of programmes, our participants are drawn from more than 100 countries and represent all continents.

Today’s organisations need leaders with the knowledge and sensitivity to operate anywhere in the world. This is why business turns to INSEAD – to develop the next generation of transcultural leaders. Welcome to The Business School for the World®.

Position: Reference Librarian / Librarian

(4-month Contract: Jan – Apr 2012)
(Ref: HR4)

The Tanoto Library is seeking a dynamic and committed individual whose sole responsibility will be the provision of reference and research services for the INSEAD community.

Supporting the teaching, research and business activities of mainly the Asia Campus, you are expected to have a business background and be well-versed in business information sources. This position will also require you to conduct user training sessions and promote the use of library resources.

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications and qualities:
• A Master’s Degree in Library Information Science or equivalent.
• 1 – 3 years of relevant experience in research, library reference work preferred. You may be considered for a Librarian position if
you do not have the relevant experience.
• Knowledge of information resources especially business and financial databases.
• Strong information search and presentation skills.
• Flexible, adaptable and able to work well in a multi-cultural environment.
• Enthusiastic, innovative and a team player.

If you have the experience and qualities we are looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please email your resume and cover letter,
stating current and expected remuneration, by 1 December 2011, to the:
Director, Human Resources
INSEAD, Asia Campus
Email: recruit.sg@insead.edu
(Please indicate position and reference code HR4 in the subject title of your email)
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

Employer: Singapore Polytechnic Library
Singapore Polytechnic Library is looking for suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies.

Position: LIBRARIAN
A Degree and preferably a post-graduate qualification in Library and Information Studies with 3 years of relevant experience.

The appointee will be required to co-ordinate outreach and promotional activities, co-ordinate marketing communications, support events management, plan and implement user-centred services, establish and build relationship with users, manage projects and support other library functions.

The position calls for an appointee who is energetic, resourceful and service-oriented. He/she must enjoy working with students and is able to implement promotion strategies to maximize the use of the Library. In addition, he/she must have good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Position: LIBRARY/INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST
A Degree in Computer Science or equivalent and preferably a post-graduate qualification in Library and Information System with 3 years of relevant experience.

The appointee will be required to be proficient in system administration of Windows and RedHat Linux servers and have a good knowledge of web coding, scripting languages and open source systems. Library knowledge, experience with library application software and project management will be an advantage.

The appointee is expected to manage and administer library servers and software applications; manage projects, implement improvements and maintain contracts; work with vendors and support departments; manage technical support staff; plan new web applications and digital initiatives; implement new and emerging technologies; and manage IT facilities and security systems in the Library.

The position calls for a candidate who is resourceful, able to communicate effectively and good at problem-solving. He/she must keep abreast of developments in infocomm technology and information systems. The ability to establish goals and priorities, skills to work on several projects concurrently, a strong service orientation, and working independently as well as being a team player is essential.

Position: MANAGEMENT SUPPORT OFFICER (GRAPHIC DESIGN)
A Polytechnic Diploma in graphic design, visual communication or equivalent with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Knowledge of digital media development, web applications and social media tools will be required. Proficiency in Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, HTML and Flash are essential.

The appointee will be required to design posters, brochures, mailers and newsletters to promote services, provide general administrative/IT support, maintain databases and provide support for media labs and online platforms.

The position calls for a candidate who is self-motivated, creative, has a passion for design work, good interpersonal and communication skills, a team player and able to work independently. He/She must be energetic, meticulous, service-oriented and willing to multi-task.

How to Apply
Applications may be made through the
Singapore Polytechnic Online Application Service for
Academic and Other Support Positions at this URL, http://careers.sp.edu.sg.

Closing date: 12 November 2011.

Employer: National Library Board Singapore

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.

Position: Manager/Assistant Manager (Public Library Services)

This is a contract position.

Responsibilities
• Oversee, manage a public library and ensure that the day-to-day operations of the branch is smoothly and efficiently carried out
• Plan and promote library services
• Establish and build close relationship with the communities served
• Initiate and conduct surveys on collection development and ensure library collections are up to date
• Supervise and manage staff to ensure good service to the public
• Upkeep service standards and service quality to the public

Requirements
• Possess a Bachelor Degree with 5 to 8 years of relevant experience
• Possess a Master of Science in Information Studies (MSc).

Position: Associate Librarian/Librarian (Public Library Services)

The incumbent will be required to perform shift work. Successful candidates will be placed on a contract employment.

Responsibilities
• Provide advisory enquiry services & assist in determination of library user needs
• Implement reader-centered promotion strategies
• Develop and deliver information literacy based programmes; facilitate library programmes and events
• Put up book displays, conduct book talks & produce book summaries, reviews, annotated book lists
• Collate user feedback
• Assist in gathering information on collection trends
• Evaluate and review collection usage by compiling usage trend analysis
• Assist in collection stocktake, weeding and audit
• Provide user education, conduct school visits and library tours and conduct outreach activities
• Promote library services and facilities at external roadshows and exhibitions
• Establish community contacts and formulate collaborative projects

Requirements
The incumbent should possess a good degree from recognized university with at least 1 to 2 years of relevant experience. Library qualifications such as Master of Science in Information Studies or Graduate Diploma in Information Science will be an advantage. A degree or experience in performing arts or event management is highly desirable.

How to Apply
To apply, please visit our website at http://www.nlb.gov.sg/careers.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.