Jobs Available: Analyst Programmer

Postion: Analyst Programmer

Employer: M.SaaS
We are a young company focused on delivering next generation Customer Relationship Management solutions to the enterprise market and we are expanding rapidly within Asia Pacific. Our company’s aim is to bring new interesting ideas and innovation to the enterprise CRM market. Within the team, you will be working on Web 2.0 technologies, social media integrations with business applications, internet marketing automation and working very closely with our customers to help them serve and understand their customers better.

Responsibilities
• Solution development and recommendations of web-based application and client server application; based on business requirements of customers;
• Carry out CRM software implementation and configuration
• Documentation of all work carried out (e.g. data models, configurations, and setup);
• Provide support and training to end users on software related issues

Requirements
• Degree/Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years experience as a .NET / Java developer. Fresh graduates with good programming skill-sets and experience are welcomed.
• Implementation experience on ERP and CRM systems would be an advantage
• Ability to perform CRM configuration duties at an expert level
• Excellent communication skills with hands-on experience working on component-based applications in a distributed environment.
• Possess strong Microsoft development platform knowledge and skills
• Possess knowledge and experience in developing, customizing and implementing software solutions.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies would be an advantage.
• Strong customer service skills and demonstrates ability to build professional relationships.

Interested parties please send your resume with a cover letter to Victor Chin (victorchin@msaas.com.sg)

Jobs Available: Consulting Librarian

Position: Consulting Librarian

Employer: Civica Library & Learning
Civica Library & Learning partners with governments, libraries and education authorities to enable the transformation of libraries and schools into knowledge networks and learning communities. We are one of the top five library providers with significant presence in Singapore, UK, Australia and New Zealand.

Civica also provides a range of educational and training programmes for Primary and Secondary schools. In addition, we are an e-learning solution provider and a lead participant within the Singapore FutureSchools@Singapore programme and are one of the leading ICT learning solution providers in UK’s Building Schools for the Future programme.

Job Description
Civica requires a qualified librarian to assist in training, consulting and project implementation. Working within the Project’s team, you will be required to liaise with internal and external customers on Library Operations and the commissioning of Civica’s Library Management Software.

Civica is looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Librarian whose drive and determination will ensure that library training is successful and useful to participants whilst other assignments are delivered on time and to the highest level of quality. This is a full-time position based at Civica Pte Ltd Headquarters Office in Singapore.

Responsibilities
· Provide consultancy & training services to external customers and the Project, Sales, Marketing, and Manpower departments on matters that require depth of knowledge, expertise and skills in library software and services. Similarly;
· Provide training to internal staff such as library assistants and library officers.
· Provide training to external customers on a cost recovery basis.
· Areas of training include: product training, skills-based training and educational training
· Work with various parties such as IT & Manpower departments, partner companies.
· Provide project management and implementation services (focused on commissioning, product training and documentation).
· Act as guide or mentor to other colleagues.
· Develop specialized programmes related to library or education eg reading programmes, information & media literacy programmes. Conduct workshops to facilitate the delivery of these programmes.
· Perform other tasks as required.

Requirements
· Professional library qualification
· Extensive library and/or education industry work experience
· Excellent presentation skills; must be comfortable in front of an audience of customers and colleagues
· Ability to listen to and interpret questions
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, fluent in English (verbal and written)
· Ability to work as part of a team
· Ability to manage and motivate staff
· Strong customer service skills
· Good time management skills (ability to set priorities)
· Strong desktop and IT skills
· Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, HTML, CSS and XML will be seen as an advantage

Interested applicants, please email with detailed resume,
stating your current and expected salary, date of availability and contact number
Mail to:HR@civica.com.sg.

Jobs Available: Electronic Resources Librarian

Position: Electronic Resources Librarian

Employer: Li Ka Shing Library, SMU

The Li Ka Shing Library is seeking an Electronic Resources Librarian to provide leadership and professional expertise in the management of electronic resources in a technology-intensive learning environment.

The Electronic Resources Librarian will be joining a highly collaborative team. S/he will have primary responsibility for all levels of management from licensing, procurement, and access of electronic resources and be actively involved in the continuous development of the electronic resource management system (ERM), and linking management tools. The Electronic Resources Librarian also plays a key role in the process of identifying and managing the next generation of discovery tools.

This position is an opportunity for a qualified individual who is dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic and committed to fulfilling user-centered services. The successful candidate is flexible, creative, a consensus builder and has the ability to work with diverse groups as a team player or team leader. The Electronic Resources Librarian reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Technical Services.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle of electronic resources from selection, subscription, licensing, renewal, access and to user support
• Manage a small print serials collection including subscription, issues receiving and preservation
• Negotiate license agreements to obtain the best possible terms and conditions, and assess vendor performance
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures to support efficient operations of technical services
• Administer use and development of Serials and Electronic Resources Management modules and linking management tools
• Maintain systematic record keeping, update MARC records, collect and analyze data, and prepare reports related to electronic resources and associated issues
• Work with Research Librarians on subscription and administration of licensed electronic resources, monitor contracts and maintain information accuracy in electronic resources management systems
• Work with technical services staff in Acquisitions and Cataloging & Metadata Services on procurement and bibliographic control of serials and electronic resources
• Work with Systems Librarian to resolve technical problems and troubleshoot access issues for electronic resources and participate in the enhancement of ILMS related modules
• Maintain awareness and engagement of trends and developments in e-resource acquisitions and management and transfers knowledge to staff across the library
• Supervise a team of para-professionals
• Participate in training sessions for library users

Qualifications

Required:
• A Master’s degree in library or information science from a recognized university
• Relevant professional experience with technical services work in an academic research library; minimum of two years
• Proven experience in using Serials and Electronic Resources Management systems
• Proven experience with linking management tools
• Experience with acquisitions processes for electronic resources, e.g. negotiation, licensing, access provision, preservation and archiving of purchased electronic products
• Knowledge of MARC21 format for bibliographic data as well as Holding data of electronic resources
• Proven ability to:
– Interpret and apply library policy
– Analyze and solve problems
– Organize and manage complex activities
– Generate new ideas
– Use new technology to advance work goals
– Adapt to changing environments and priorities
– Carry out and monitor detailed work accurately
• Supervisory and managerial experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of library profession trends, theories and best practices as they integrate into the delivery of user services

Preferred:
• Experience in using Millennium library system (Innovative Interfaces, Inc)
• Experience in current linking management tools, preferably AtoZ (EBSCO)
• Familiarity with budgeting and financial management for subscription basis materials
• Knowledge of the electronic product market, pricing models, and other serials issues
• Knowledge of industry standards related to serials and electronic resources, e.g. ISSN, Open URL, COUNTER, KBART, SERU, SUSHI

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.

Website: http://library.smu.edu.sg/home/job_advert.asp

Welcome, 2011 cohort of students!

We welcome the 2011 cohort of students in the Information Studies, Information Systems and Knowledge Management MSc programmes. Out of a total of 1,166 completed applications, admission offers were made to 278 applicants:

MSc (Information Studies) 83
MSc (Information Systems) 121
MSc (Knowledge Management) 74

Admission interviews were held in Beijing and Yangon, in addition to the interviews in Singapore. Student matriculation (registration) is going on now. The final number of registered students may be lower.

Orientation for new students was held on Thur. 4 Aug, at 6:15pm, in the Lee Foundation LT in the school.

Congratulations to the class of 2011!

Convocation 2010 was held on 29th July. A total of 247 students graduated in the 2009-2010 academic year: 

Ph.D. 1
M.Sc. Information Studies 79
M.Sc. Information Systems 106
M.Sc. Knowledge Management 61 

Special congratulations to the Gold Medal winners: 

  • Library Association Gold Medal (Information Studies):  Grace Leong Wai Fun                              
  • LexisNexis Gold Medal (Information Systems):  Hoo Hui Liang        

As well as to our PhD graduates: 

Dr Blooma Mohan John                                  

We wish graduates the very best in their career! 

NTU/WKWSCI convocation 2011

NTU/WKWSCI convocation 2011

NTU/WKWSCI convocation 2011

NTU/WKWSCI convocation 2011

NTU/WKWSCI convocation 2011

Father and daughter at WKWSCI

NTU/WKWSCI convocation 2011

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

Jobs Available: Associate Librarian/Librarian, Manager/Assistant Manager (4 positions)

Employer: 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.

Positions: Associate Librarian/Librarian (Public Library Services)

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.

Positions: Manager/Assistant Manager, Public Library Services

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).

Successful candidates will be placed on a contract employment.
To apply, please visit our website.

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

Jobs Available: Business Analyst

Position: Business Analyst

Employer: Qioptiq Singapore Pte Ltd
Qioptiq Singapore Pte Ltd is developing and producing high-precision optical components and modules for night-vision equipment, medical and industrial applications.
The company offers some of the most advanced optical technologies and manufacturing processes available today. It brings together expertise in optical, mechanical and metrology disciplines to provide comprehensive design, build and manufacture of optical components, sub-assemblies, modules and systems.

We are inviting resourceful professionals to join our I T team.

Job Description:
Support Oracle e-Business Suite 11i / R12 and Software Development

Requirements:
• Degree/Diploma in Computer Studies with relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working experience using Oracle e-Business Suite 11i / R12.
• Having good knowledge and experience in Oracle Forms, Reports, Workflow, XML Publisher and Discoverer with strong skill set in PL/SQL.
• Programming knowledge with Microsoft .NET Technologies.
• Knowledge in Enterprise Resource Planning added advantage.

Please send your detailed resume to:

Senior Manager (Human Resource)
Qioptiq Singapore Pte Ltd
No 8 Tractor Road
Singapore 627969 Fax: 6266 2886
Email: susanna.chua@sg.qioptiq.com
Website: http//www.qioptiq.com.sg

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Jobs Available: Management Support Officer

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

Jobs Available: Professional Librarians

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.