Position: Management Support Officer

Employer: Lien Ying Chow Library, Nanyang Polytechnic

Roles and Responsibilities:
You will support the Serials Section in the following :
• 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.

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.

Successful candidate will be require to wok on the shifts during term time to provide reference services. Interested candidates may submit their resumes by 31 May 2011 via email to:Lien Ying Chow Library

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

Position: Professional Librarians

Employer: Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Libraries

NTU Libraries currently has vacancies for professional librarians/assistant librarians

The nature of the work requires strong and effective written and oral communication skills, the ability to work independently and at the same time to work as an effective team member in helping establish NTU Libraries as a highly valued service in the university community.

For the first of two core areas of responsibility the successful candidates will work in a Division of the University Library. Divisions may include the Bibliographic Services Division, which catalogues library resources in order to make them accessible, or the Acquisitions Division which procures resources in all formats, or the Instructional Services Division, which co-ordinates and supports the instructional programmes of NTU Libraries. For the Acquisitions position a strong background in Chinese language is essential.

For the second of the two core areas of responsibility the successful candidates will undertake the role of a subject librarian. Under this dual role, the librarian is responsible for building and managing a strong collection, both print and electronic, in a nominated subject area. They should also be actively engaged in promoting the use of information resources through conducting instructional classes and will serve as a key liaison person with staff and students. The successful candidates should be user-oriented, with an outgoing personality and an ability to work across all levels of the university. Current areas of subject responsibility available may include business/social sciences background , chemical and biomedical engineering or an art related field.

For librarian positions a graduate qualification in library/ information studies is required. For appointment at the assistant librarian level a strong undergraduate degree in a relevant area and the willingness to undertake the NTU Masters in Information Studies programme is necessary.

Please refer to website for more information about job requirements.

To apply, please submit:
(a) Completed application form
(b) Letter of introduction indicating the position applied for and how you meet the required selection criteria
(c) Curriculum vitae
Please submit electronically via email.

Closes Thursday 26th May 2011. Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Position: Reference Librarian

Employer: Lien Ying Chow Library, Nanyang Polytechnique

Job Description:
You will be required to manage, develop and promote the use of library resources and information services. Knowledge of reference & information sources both print, CDROM or on the Internet is essential. You will also be required to handle all reference enquiries, conduct research skills sessions to promote information literacy, develop course contents and e-learning courseware for access through the Internet.

Requirements:
• A good Degree preferably in Science, Business, Engineering or Computer Science.
• A recognised professional qualification in Library and Information Science will be an advantage
• Interest in library and information work. Training will be provided for those without the required experience
• Experience in acquisitions or reference & information work will be an advantage
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Teaching and classroom management skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Analytical problem solving skills
• Team leading ability with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and juggle priorities to meet users’ information needs
• Savvy with Microsoft Office applications. Good knowledge on social networking technologies and Web applications.

Successful candidate will be require to wok on the shifts during term time to provide reference services.
Interested candidates may submit their resumes by 20th May via email to:Lien Ying Chow LibraryEmail: lek3@np.edu.sg
If you have any queries, please contact Mrs Lim-Teo Eng Keow (Secretary) at 6460 6280

Position: System Analyst (Library Information Systems & Support)

Employer: Lien Ying Chow Library, Nanyang Polytechnique

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Harness latest technologies for library developments and monitor trends in user needs with a view to modify services, systems and systems design accordingly
• Supervise and participate in the administration, development and maintenance of Library Systems – Servers OS & Backup administration, Desktop PCs, Systems administration of key Library applications (Library Management System, OPAC and Discovery System,Federated Search System)
• Supervise and participate in the design, development and maintenance of in-house library applications
• Supervise Technical Support Officer, Systems Analysts and outsource vendors in their duties
• Participate in Reference/Information Counter shift duties during term (for non-Manager).

Pre-requisites :
• A good Degree preferably in Computer Science or equivalent with at least 5 years of relevant working experience
• Experience with .Net, SQL, Oracle PL/SQL stored procedure, latest Web technologies & programming and shell scripting
• Experience in the administration of Unix / Linux, Windows Desktop & Servers operating system in domain environment and Windows System Utilities is necessary. Knowledge in Oracle database administration & RMAN is preferred
• Experience in implementation, administration and management of Library Information & Management Systems (LIMS) and Digital Library in an academic library environment is preferred. Strong problem resolution and project management skills, with a proven ability to learn new technical environments and library related knowledge
• Knowledge in library related standards (such as z39.50, OpenURL, SIP2 protocol, OAI, MARC21) and Microsoft SharePoint is preferred
• Good communication, customer orientation, leadership skills and supervisory skill.

Interested candidates may submit their resumes by 16 May 2011 via e-mail to :

Email: lek3@np.edu.sg

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

Position: Library Specialist, Customer Services and Circulation

Employer: Li Ka Shing Library, Singapore Management University

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.

Job Description:
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.
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.

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: Senior Librarian (Professional 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:
• Implementation and management of metadata practices in NLB and controlled vocabularies
o Create, edit & audit of metadata records for NLB resources, inclusive of digitized and electronic resources (digital and online) including retrospective work
o Provide support in digital archival and preservation metadata descriptions
o Assist to evaluate controlled vocabularies for use in metadata description
o Apply and implement thesauri, taxonomies and other controlled vocabularies as encoding schemes in metadata
o Maintain and recommend updates for knowledge organization system including taxonomies, authority headings and controlled lists for NLB digital resources for the various domains and maintain indexing database
o Assist to develop translated taxonomies and review term mapping between the various vocabularies
o Track, monitor and manage vendors’ performance, including adherence to service standards

• Standards, Policies and Systems Infrastructure
o Assist to develop, maintain and implement metadata creation policies, processes and guidelines, as well as application profiles and description sets, including selection of metadata schemas and encoding schemes
o Maintain metadata standards for both library and corporate resources
o Act as systems administrator to maintain the controlled vocabularies in the TTE (Taxonomy & Thesaurus editor)
o Fulfill administrative role for the TTE including updating the vocabularies used in the various consuming systems

• Training, Professional development, Research and Networks
o Train and supervise metadata cataloguers/editors and outsourced vendors
o Write book summaries, reviews, annotated bibliographies/ booklists, standards and reference implementation reports
o Conduct user test and quality check of the contents of the SNB CD-ROM
o Conduct literature review on pre-determined topics
o Co-write research, case studies and project papers for publications
o Execute promotional activities for the publishing community on Legal Deposit
o Establish presence with the local community

• General Management
o Manage the metadata and taxonomy teams
o Supervise, train and appraise Librarians, Specialists
o Track budget for projects
o Handle enquiries and feedback from clients
o Execute and maintain service level agreements

Requirements
• Masters in Library and Information Science or equivalent with 8 to 10 years of related work experience
• Preferably with 3 to 5 years experience in library cataloguing, classification and authority control work OR similar period in enterprise digital asset management
• Familiarity with current general cataloguing standards: AACR2, DDC, LCSH, MARC will be an added advantage
• Possess knowledge and working experience in Dublin Core metadata standard and any one of the following standards: LOM, EAD, TEI, MODS, METS, OAI-PMH, OAIS
• Possess knowledge and working experience in digital library systems: Greenstone, DSpace, Fedora or commercial systems from domain vendors such as Ex Libris, VTLS etc
• Possess library administrative skills
• Possess skills in interpreting user/clients information needs
• Good command of English and communication skills (writing and speaking)
• A motivated, results-oriented team player with an open mind and a keen willingness to learn as well as possess the initiative and resourcefulness to deliver results under pressure and tight timelines
• Ability to network with experts in the field locally and internationally will be an added advantage

This is a contract position.
To apply, please visit our website at http://www.nlb.gov.sg/careers.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Position: Librarian

Employer: Explomo Consulting
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.

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.
• Must be Singaporean or Singapore PR.

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 and conduct them such as information literacy, reading circles, etc.
• 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 18 Apr 2011.
Please indicate your availability as well.

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