[What the role is]
The National Library Board (NLB) nurtures Readers for Life, Learning Communities and a Knowledgeable Nation by promoting reading, learning and history through our network of 28 libraries across Singapore, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore.
At NLB, you can look forward to a flexible, hybrid work environment with rewarding, impactful deliverables that improve the lives of the community. With caring colleagues, you will be in an ideal environment for professional development, innovation and impact.
We can offer you:
• A chance to Impact the Community, bridge gaps and empower everyone with the opportunity for learning and discovery.
• An opportunity to Innovate and Push Boundaries. We value ideas, curiosity and a passion for innovation to transform our libraries and archives.
• An organisation that Cares for your Growth and Wellbeing through investment in staff development and wellbeing in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Location: Jurong Library
[What you will be working on]
- Develop and implement library programmes and services.
- Organise, co-curate and facilitate programmes for the 0-6 years age group and relevant target audience (e.g. parents, caregivers and educators).
- Develop new content (including articles, book recommendations, reviews, resource kits, learning packages and videos, etc.)
- Ensure that programmes & services are relevant and impactful through evaluation of participants’ feedback and data analysis
- Responsible for the quality and breadth of collection and programme in areas pertaining to the 0-6 years age group in the branch
- Implement and track end-to-end process of programmes from planning to post-mortem, ensuing that the programmes achieve the agreed targets and outcomes
- Maintain the quality and relevance of the collections by evaluating and analysing data such as branch collection usage and loan data
- Plan and develop collection strategies to promote library’s collection
- Identify and establish networks with community partners to promote the use of library services and collections and enhancement of library programmes
- Review and maintain working relationships with partners and key stakeholders
- Craft procurement specifications and apply Government Instruction Manual and internal guidelines to procure products and services
[What we are looking for]
- At least one to two years of relevant experience in project management, community engagement and marketing/ promotion
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for reading and promoting reading
- Good analytical, written and verbal communications skills
- Required to perform shift work and work on weekends
- Skills in technology, art, craft, engineering, music, science, green design, and computer software/programmes (video editing etc) are good and can be stated in application
Successful applicant will be appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance.