Librarian, Learning and Engagement, Smu Libraries

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

DESIGNATION : Librarian, Learning and Engagement, SMU Libraries

RESPONSIBILITIES

SMU Libraries seeks a collaborative, proactive, and knowledgeable professional for the role of Librarian. The position holder will provide professional support to the Learning & Engagement Unit at the Singapore Management University for the provision of high-quality library services to the SMU community in close collaboration across the unit and with the Head, Learning and Engagement and Lead, Learning Services & School Partnerships. Additionally, support a team of Research Librarians to advance and realise the teaching, learning and research goals of faculty, students, and staff, including managing core programmes and supporting selective administrative departments on campus. Working in a team-based environment, the position holder will interact with other units in the Library.

**Responsibilities**:

- The position holder will be part of the Learning and Engagement unit and will provide support to the team of Research Librarians, manage core programmes, and contribute to unit activities in general, such as:

- Providing teaching support to the Research Librarians for both face-to-face and online learning e.g., creating digital learning objects, assist in creating and maintaining research guides and other teaching resources, following up on escalated student enquiries etc.
- Preparing promotion and publicity materials such as electronic direct mailers (EDMs), newsletters etc.
- Organising workshops, events and programmes including online event registrations, logístical set-up and support and post follow up activities with participants
- Managing student enrolments online courses and answering student enquiries
- Conducting literature searches using scholarly sources
- Creating learning objects to equip students with information and digital literacy
- Coordinating the library’s support for core programmes in consultation with the Head, Learning & Engagement by
- Managing the Writing & Reasoning programme in collaboration with the Centre for English Communication
- Liaising with the Office of Core Curriculum for their teaching needs e.g., facilitating the creation of reading lists and coordinating the Big Questions programme
- Ability to conduct instructional classes and workshops to impart information and digital literacy skills.
- Managing the Library Peer Advisors in areas such as recruitment, contract renewals and assigning tasks
- Assisting library users with reference and information enquiries as part of the Services Team
- Providing support to selected administrative departments, including conducting orientation programmes, and responding to research and information needs
- Participating in library-wide initiatives and projects
- Supporting the unit to manage metrics, writing reports and minute taking
- Engaging in continuing professional development activities and self-directed learning

QUALIFICATIONS
- A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from a recognised university is required
- Previous working experience in academic libraries is advantageous
- Excellent online searching skills using commonly subscribed library databases e.g., EBSCOhost, ProQuest
- Ability to design, deliver and evaluate information and digital literacy programmes for individuals and groups at various levels
- Excellent time, resource, and project management skills with strong ability to multi-task
- Strong work ethic as well as a dedicated and positive attitude
- Strong customer service orientation
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable and contribute to a diverse team of staff in a dynamic environment
- Personal strengths should include creativity, critical thinking, interest in innovation and flexibility with ability to work in a team with minimum supervision

Details about the position are available from **link**.

**How to Apply**:
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