Position: Chief Information Officer

Employer: The United Arab Emirates University

Job Description:
The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) seeks an individual to serve as the Chief Information Officer, who will provide leadership, coordination, planning and management of the technology infrastructure and broader functions related to access to information within the Nation.

Roles and Responsibilities:
The individual appointed will oversee the maintenance and development of exemplary access to information of all kinds, including but not limited to academic and administrative computing, voice and data communications, Web, wireless and attendant technologies and paperless functionality. This will also include expansion of both digital and print library collections in support of the research, teaching and service mission of the UAEU.

The Chief Information Officer reports directly to the Provost and will lead strategic and operational governance processes to achieve business goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the organization.

The appointee will also provide leadership for the continuing development of a consortium for access to scholarly information of all kinds among two (2) of the Federal higher education institutions of the UAE (UAEU and the Higher Colleges of Technology) which will be open to membership by other higher public and private education institutions in the UAE and its individual Emirates. It is expected that the appointee will provide leadership and oversight for the consortium as it now exists, and work to increase its role and scope within the Nation through the invited inclusion of all other higher education and research entities within the UAE. This expansion will come through the development of effective partnerships with schools, school systems and the national and individual Emirate governments, all to enable access to scholarly information, either within or in association with the consortium.

Qualifications:
The desired candidates will process a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field and have a minimum of five years experience as senior management of library and information systems, instructional technology, software engineering or related fields, preferably in a university setting. Must have evidence of leadership principles and expertise in planning, collaboration and working knowledge of advance current information technologies, network systems and applications. Excellent English communication skills to communicate with stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrated ability to form and maintain partnerships with diverse constituencies. The critical nature of technology requires that the Chief Information Officer have knowledge related to information security and IT policy development, as well as proven abilities in complex program planning management, budget development and human resources. The UAEU is the premier educational institution of the United Arab Emirates. Established in 1976 by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, its role and responsibility includes the support and development of other educational and research institutions in the Nation.

Application Procedure:
The UAEU invites applications and nominations for this important position to include a letter of interest addressing the qualifications outlined, a current resume, and the names and contact information of 3-5 references, to be submitted in confidence electronically or via fax as indicated below. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made.

For full consideration, all applications should be submitted no later than April 30, 2011 to:
Rene Dennis Deputy Provost UAEU rdennis@uaeu.ac.ae
Fax submissions to +971 3-7134907
For inquiries please call +971 3-7135990

Position: Private Equity Knowledge Specialist (Asia Pacific)
Department: Product, Practice & Knowledge
Reports to: Private Equity APAC Practice Area Manager
Offices: Singapore, New Delhi

Company Overview:
Bain & Company is one of the world’s leading global business consulting firms, serving clients across six continents. It was founded in 1973 on the principle that consultants must measure their success in terms of their clients’ financial results. Bain’s clients have outperformed the stock market 4 to 1. With offices in all major cities, Bain has worked with over 4,150 major multinational and other corporations from every economic sector, in every region of the world.

Job Description:
Knowledge Specialists play a critical role in supporting Bain’s ability to deliver outstanding results for our clients. This position is a full-time role supporting Bain’s Asia Pacific Private Equity practice area.

Major Activities:
• Coordinates and manages the capture and sharing of Bain’s internal Asia Pacific Private Equity practice knowledge base
• Manages, designs and maintains the Practice Area site(s) on Bain’s Intranet; ensures newest cases and insights are represented; identifies content gaps
• Captures case-related information from client development and case team efforts into Bain’s global Intranet platform. This includes the capture and processing of case summaries, proposals, case examples, capability and product insights, tools and templates, as well as the meta-tagging of case information to facilitate user searching
• Helps create and package content and insights in a manner consistent with Bain’s professional standards guidelines
• Provides support to Partners and other members of the consulting staff on selling and serving activities
• Helps arm client development and case teams with the “latest and greatest” Bain perspectives
• Assists with proposal development in select situations e.g. credentials
• Helps identify leading Bain experts & develop credentials materials on key topics within the practice area
• Manages regular revenue and pipeline reporting for the Practice
• Tracks, analyses and ensures integrity of Practice Area revenue reporting
• Collate and maintains up-to-date pipeline information
• Supports practice management activities
• Helps organize Practice Area meetings and calls, marketing events and practice publication efforts
• Provides data analysis support for annual planning activities
• Assists with key account planning for priority clients
• Monitors Asia private equity market trends and maintains database of private equity deals
• Supports practice intellectual property development efforts through researching external information sources
• Serves as a member of Bain’s global knowledge management team according to Bain’s Operating Principles:
o Contributes as a member of a larger team (e.g., participates in Product, Practice & Knowledge group projects, training, experience sharing, mentoring and other initiatives, etc.)
o Regularly communicates issues and progress to Practice Area Manager(s)
o Demonstrates flexibility with the changing demands of industry, the Leadership team, commercial demand for varying products
o Liaises with others as necessary, including members of the global services departments

• Supports new product development and deployment efforts as needed
o Ensures internal teams have best content at the beginning of the effort
o Communicates key needs of the market based off of internal demands of the Practice
o Manages all the new content processing and updates to Intranet
o Helps to ensure that the commercial deployment plan is executed with success

Qualifications:
• BA or equivalent undergraduate degree required with strong academic credentials; MBA would be a bonus
• 3+ years experience in a professional services firm environment with exposure to one or more of the following functional disciplines: knowledge management, consulting, marketing, finance, strategic planning, business development, product development, and/or project management
• Attentive to detail and very organized
• Passion for business issues especially related to private equity
• Intellectual curiosity and thirst for learning
• Results focused
• Ability to self motivate and work semi-autonomously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, English language skills required
• Strong presentation skills – ability to communicate with senior business executives
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities
• Superior customer service attitude and ability to contribute on a team
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Power Point, and Word

Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Christine.Kivisto@Bain.com.

For more information please visit www.bain.com.

Position: Professional Librarian

Employer: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Singapore

Description:
The ISEAS Library is seeking a professionally qualified librarian to fill a vacancy.

The Librarian, reporting to the Head, ISEAS Library, will be part of a team managing a unique collection of library materials and private collections relating to Southeast Asia and the Asia Pacific. He/she 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; and participation in budgeting and financial planning.

Requirements:
• An accredited university degree and a post-graduate professional qualification in Library and/or Information Studies, preferably with one to two years of experience in a library.
• Knowledge of and 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).
• Budget/fiscal planning and experience will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills.
• Willing team player, with good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, resourceful and service-oriented.

Interested applicants should write to the Head, ISEAS Library, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Singapore, stating qualifications and experience in all of the above requirements, and last drawn basic salary. Provide a photograph, two references with their emails and telephone numbers. Only those residing in Singapore need apply.

CLOSING DATE: 7 April 2011
ISEAS Library, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
30 Heng Mui Keng Terrace, Singapore 119614
Tel: 68702401 Fax: 67756184 Email: libadm1@iseas.edu.sg

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: Associate Librarian/Librarian (Government & Business Information Services)

Responsibilities
– Perform timely reference and information services for on-site and remote users
– Perform collection management and development activities for predetermined subject areas
– Develop in-depth knowledge of and evaluate reference sources/tools
– Perform indexing for special subject areas with guidance from Senior Librarians
– Co-write papers for publications
– Develop and produce information products
– Plan and conduct library and user education programmes
– Conduct library tours
– Participate in promotional and outreach activities

Requirements
– Bachelor Degree in Business, Science or Engineering
– Preferably with 2 to 5 years of relevant experience
– Master of Science in Information Studies or Graduate Diploma in Information Science would be an added advantage\
– Good communication and information navigational skills
– Strong networking and relationship building skills

Position: Library Officer (Professional Services)

Responsibilities
– Create records and captions and index digital images, mainly photographs and postcards, using Dublin Core or MARC structured records, AACR, Library of Congress Subject Headings, and other relevant standards
– Assist in the management of donated photographic materials
– Liaise with Digital Resources Services and Digitization Lab for digitization of project materials
– Assist in filtering, updating and maintaining the SNAP flickr/email database
– Responsible for organizing the physical storage, filing and retrieval of all project materials including all photographs, postcards, negatives, slides, and other materials
– Provide general administrative support

Requirements
– Diploma from the accredited polytechnics in Singapore with 1 to 2 years of relevant experience
– Library related skills such as cataloguing is preferred
– Some background knowledge in the various format of library materials (e.g. books, serials, audio-visuals, sound recordings and interactive multimedia) is preferred
– Proficient in English with one other second language (especially Chinese) and communication skills (writing and speaking)

Position: Library Officer (Public Libraries Management)

Responsibilities
– Provide frontline customer service
– Provide reference and information service
– Provide support in collection maintenance and development
– Assist in organising and conducting promotion and outreach activities
– Maintain service standardsf) Provide support in the smooth running of library operation such compiling reports and statistics, financial matters, system and administrative support, etc

Requirements
– Diploma from accredited polytechnics in Singapore, preferably Diploma in Library Studies
– Skills in interpreting user or clients information needs
– Good command of English and communication skills

These are all contract positions.

To apply, please visit our website at http://www.nlb.gov.sg/careers.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Employer: Singapore Institute of Technology
The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) offers industry-focused university education in partnership with our local polytechnics and reputable overseas universities to produce highly desired graduates for key growth sectors of the economy. Our degree programmes in areas such as Engineering & Applied Sciences, Allied Health & Nursing, Digital Media, Design, and Hospitality are open to Singaporean/PR polytechnic graduates and international students who meet the necessary criteria.

If you are self-motivated, like challenges and thrives in a dynamic working environment, we invite you to apply for one of the following positions:

Position: Manager, Library Services
You will be responsible for developing the Library Services to support the teaching and learning of the faculty and students. You will assist in the development, implementation and administration of library services in collaboration with the overseas universities partners and the local polytechnics as well as the development, management and use of electronic resources including selection, subscription, licensing, renewal, access and user support. You will set up the library portal and support the management of the library’s operations, processes and services.

A degree from a good University, preferably with a Masters or post graduate professional qualification in Library/Information Studies and at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably from an educational environment and in reference work covering electronic resource development and management, strong IT skills and project management skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills and being resourceful, self motivated and service oriented are prerequisites.

Position: Senior Executive, Library Services
You will be responsible for assisting to identify requirements of the library in its start up phase and supporting in the setting up and overseeing the operations of the library to support the teaching and learning of the faculty and students. You will also assist to set up the library portal and identify and source for electronic resources and other resources as required by library users.

A degree from a good University, preferably with post graduate or professional qualifications in librarianship and relevant experience working in a library, strong interpersonal and communication skills, strong project management skills and being IT savvy are prerequisites.

To apply for the above position, please visit our homepage at www.SingaporeTech.edu.sg and click on JOB OPPORTUNITIES -> CORPORATE

Employer: Explomo Consulting Pte Ltd
Explomo Consulting is a Singapore based library services and solutions provider, catering to libraries and resource centres who want specialized services to meet their operational and technical requirements. We have a team of experienced and professional staff who will go the extra mile to meet and exceed the high level of service excellence that is expected in this industry. We work closely with our clients and partners to ensure that services are seamless and integrated to the core business of the organization.

Position: Librarian (Fulltime)

Requirements:
• M. Sc. (I.S) or equivalent. We welcome your application if you are completing the programme soon.
• 2-3 years work experience in library / resource centre.
• Likes working with youth.
• Firm yet friendly personality.
• Independent and innovative.
• Willing to travel within Singapore.

Responsibilities:
• Provide advisory, loan and quality information services to users
• Promote library services and user education
• Manage and develop library collection
• Manage library operations
• Develop programmes integrating with curriculum
• Enhance the vibrancy of the library
• Introduce innovative services to engage the youth

Working hours: Mon – Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-12.30pm.

Send in your CV together with photo, current salary and expected salary to skhew@explomo.com.sg by 15 Mar 2011.

Please indicate your availability as well.

Job Title: Cataloguer (Temp/ Contract / Part time)

Requirements:
• Prior working experience in cataloguing or meta-data creation
• Has deep knowledge of AACR2, MARC21, Dublin Core, LOM, DOI, and others
• Has deep knowledge of LCNA, LCSH and other international standards
• Is familiar with various cataloguing systems such as Connexion and other Library Management System (please specify)
• Able to work independently
• Meticulous and thorough

Responsibilities:
• Create catalogue records up to descriptive level 2
• Create meta data records based on international standards
• Able to create authority records is an advantage
• Able to train beginning cataloguers on cataloguing rules and guidelines

Send in your CV together with photo, current salary and expected salary to skhew@explomo.com.sg by 31 Mar 2011.

Please indicate your availability as well.

Position: Associate Librarian/Librarian (Public Services)

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.

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

To apply, please visit our website at http://www.nlb.gov.sg/careers.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Position: Information Specialist for Course Support Services

Employer: Li Ka Shing Library, SMU
Incorporated in January 2000, SMU aspires to generate leading edge research with global impact as well as to produce broad-based, creative and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy. Set up as Singapore’s first private university offering a style of education modeled after The Wharton School, SMU occupies a state-of-the-art city campus located in the heart of Singapore’s civic, cultural and business districts. Today, SMU is home to more than 7,000 students and comprises six schools: the School of Accountancy; Lee Kong Chian School of Business; School of Economics; School of Information Systems; School of Law; and School of Social Sciences offering undergraduate, masters and PhD programmes.

Opened in July 2005, the Li Ka Shing Library has rapidly been recognized for providing world-class 21 st century programs and services in support of SMU’s research and teaching. We rolled out a comprehensive Digital Library in 2008, and it currently includes an Integrated Library Management System (ILMS), Institutional Knowledge repository, Web Services and productivity applications.

Job Description:
The Library is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and service oriented staff member to join our existing team of international library professionals. If you have the relevant experience and are interested in being part of a team that is shaping Library services for a 21st century library, send in an application now. We welcome applications from qualified librarians who are looking for an opportunity to return to Asia but continue working in a western setting.

How to Apply:
Please email to libjob@smu.edu.sg.
We will be reviewing resumes as they arrive.
Candidates must be eligible to work in Singapore.
Local term applies.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Position: Global Knowledge Specialist (Financial Services)

Employer: Bain & Company, Inc. (Singapore)                                           Department: Product, Practice & Knowledge

Reports to: Financial Services Practice Area Manager FLSA: Exempt

Description:
Bain & Company is one of the world’s leading global business consulting firms, serving clients across six continents. It was founded in 1973 on the principle that consultants must measure their success in terms of their clients’ financial results. Bain’s clients have outperformed the stock market 4 to 1. With offices in all major cities, Bain has worked with over 4,150 major multinational and other corporations from every economic sector, in every region of the world.

Knowledge Specialists play a critical role in supporting Bain’s ability to deliver outstanding results for our clients. This position is a full-time role supporting the Financial Services practice in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Major Activities:

i. Coordinates and manages the capture and sharing of Bain’s knowledge base within the Financial Services practice area
• Captures case-related information from client development and case team efforts into Bain’s global intranet platform. This includes the capture and processing of case summaries, proposals, case examples, capability and product insights, tools and templates, as well as the meta-tagging of case information to facilitate user searching
• Contacts client case teams and practice affiliates to understand work and solicit best content to fill ongoing practice content needs
• Coordinates with other Knowledge Specialists to identify cross practice content priorities and works as part of a team to capture and codify materials
• Contributes to periodic product updates: identifying priority Bain cases, executing research and analysis, codifying case examples and packaging insights
• Helps create and package content and insights in a manner consistent with Bain’s professional standards guidelines
• Manages, designs and maintains Practice Area site(s) on Bain’s intranet; ensures newest cases and insights are represented; identifies content gaps
• Reviews Knowledge Management and other relevant progress metrics to improve how Bain captures and shares its intellectual property (IP)
• Helps identify leading Bain experts & develop credentials materials on key topics within the practice area
• Conducts external market research to identify key trends, issues and players as relevant to the product portfolio

ii. Provides support to Partners and other members of the consulting staff on selling and serving activities
• Helps arm client development and case teams with the “latest and greatest” Bain capability and industry perspectives
• Assists with proposal development in select situations e.g. credentials

iii. Supports the Practice Leader(s) and Practice Area Manager(s) as they develop Practice Strategy and manage Practice Operations
• Coordinates development of the annual practice strategic plan and budget
• Tracks and analyzes underlying drivers of practice revenue growth
• Supports content planning and logistics for annual practice meetings
• Assists with practice affiliate communication including the preparation for experience sharing calls and newsletter publication
• Supports Bain brand building efforts as needed (coordinates with Marketing)

iv. Serves as a member of Bain’s global Product, Practice & Knowledge team according to Bain’s Operating Principles:
• Contributes as a member of a larger team (e.g., participates in Product, Practice & Knowledge group projects, training, experience sharing, mentoring and other initiatives, etc.)
• Regularly communicates issues and progress to Practice Area Manager(s)
• Demonstrates flexibility with the changing demands of industry, the Leadership team, commercial demand for varying products
• Liaises with others as necessary, including members of the global services departments

v. Supports new product development and deployment efforts as needed
• Ensures internal teams have best content at the beginning of the effort
• Communicates key needs of the market based off of internal demands of the Practice
• Manages all the new content processing and updates to Intranet
• Helps to ensure that the commercial deployment plan is executed with success

Qualifications:
• BA or equivalent undergraduate degree required with strong academic credentials
• 3+ years experience in a professional services firm environment with exposure to one or more of the following functional disciplines: knowledge management, consulting, marketing, finance, strategic planning, business development, product development, and/or project management
• Attentive to detail and very organized
• Passion for business issues especially related to Financial Services
• Intellectual curiosity and thirst for learning
• Results focused
• Ability to self motivate and work semi-autonomously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, English language skills required
• Strong presentation skills – ability to communicate with senior business executives
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities
• Superior customer service attitude and ability to contribute on a team
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Power Point, and Word

Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Nikki.Rioff@bain.com.
For more information, please visit www.bain.com.

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