- Salary
- S$3k – S$3k/hr
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Administration
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Vincere
Description
The Role:
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the school library to ensure library resources, facilities and services are well maintained and accessible.
- Oversee the circulation, shelving, classification, cataloguing and processing of print and digital library resources.
- Maintain accurate library records and databases using the library management system, including loans, user information and collection status.
- Conduct regular inventory checks, shelf-reading and weeding exercises to keep the library collection relevant, organised and up to date.
- Assist students and staff with library enquiries, locating information and accessing suitable print and digital resources.
- Support the planning and delivery of reading initiatives, book-sharing activities, quizzes and other programmes that encourage library usage.
- Work closely with teachers and relevant stakeholders to support school-based educational activities, competitions and library programmes.
- Develop promotional displays and materials to highlight new resources, thematic collections, library services and activities.
- Compile and analyse statistics on library usage, loans, collections and enquiries for regular reporting.
- Maintain an organised and conducive library environment, including the management of discussion-room and library-space bookings.
- Liaise with suppliers on the procurement, delivery and verification of library resources and programme materials, where required.
- Perform other library-related duties as assigned to support smooth library operations.
What are we looking for?
- Preferably at least 3 years of relevant experience as a Library Officer in a national, secondary school, tertiary institution or equivalent library environment.
- Strong experience in managing day-to-day library operations, services, collections and inventory.
- Proficiency or practical experience with Spydus Library Management Solution would be highly advantageous.
- Good knowledge of library classification and cataloguing practices, particularly the Dewey Decimal System.
- Experience in developing or supporting library programmes that promote reading, research skills and library usage.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers and stakeholders on educational programmes, competitions and library-related activities.
- Experience in organising library spaces or collections to support different user groups and activities would be advantageous.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and comfortable working with library databases and systems.
- Good communication, interpersonal and service-oriented skills when assisting students, teachers and other library users.
- Organised, meticulous and able to work independently while managing multiple library operational responsibilities.
Skills
Procurement