Library Services Executive

Overview

What the role is:

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore’s central bank and integrated financial regulator. As central bank, MAS promotes sustained, non-inflationary economic growth through the conduct of monetary policy and close macroeconomic surveillance and analysis. It manages Singapore’s exchange rate, official foreign reserves, and liquidity in the banking sector. As an integrated financial supervisor, MAS fosters a sound financial services sector through its prudential oversight of all financial institutions in Singapore – banks, insurers, capital market intermediaries, financial advisors, and stock exchanges. It is also responsible for well-functioning financial markets, sound conduct, and investor education. MAS also works with the financial industry to promote Singapore as a dynamic international financial centre. It facilitates the development of infrastructure, adoption of technology, and upgrading of skills in the financial industry. Join us now, if you have a genuine interest in making an impact to help shape Singapore’s economic and financial landscape.

What you will be working on

Context:

We are the Statistics and Library Division (SLD) that supports MAS departments in their information and research needs. SLD provides relevant and up-to-date information (info) resources and library services. In this position, you will be part of the team in upgrading the library management system (LMS) and managing of library operations.

Job Description:

• Participate in upgrading the LMS

  • Work closely with the team to assess and review various library functions of proposed LMS solutions

  • It includes functions as such cataloguing, serials, procurement, user management and alerts etc

  • Conduct user acceptance testing and provide feedback to ensure user requirements are met

  • Work closely with various stakeholders external vendors (info resource providers) as well as MAS’ corporate services and finance departments during upgrading process

• The Library’s day-to-day and longer-term initiatives to onboard users in the new LMS, enhancing the info resource services for MAS stakeholders.

  • Work closely with MAS user departments to assess and review info resource needs

• Administration

  • Routing and dissemination of physical & electronic resources, including journals, info alerts.

  • Database updates and recordkeeping of library collection

  • Perform invoicing, payment, cost allocation, and other procurement-related functions on MAS’ procurement/financial systems

What are we looking for

Job Requirements:

• Preferably University degree; GCE ‘A’ levels/polytechnic diploma will be considered

• Previous experience in library-related and/or procurement function is an advantage

• Strong organisational and administrative skills

• Preferably strong IT application skills; Basic competency will be considered if candidate is prepared to upgrade

  • Web-based tools, Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications

  • Library-specific software applications, including ability to perform moderately complex tasks related to procurement modules

  • Other software applications such as RPA and Python

• Meticulous and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines

• Able to work independently as well as in a team

This is a 1-year contract position. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About Monetary Authority of Singapore

MAS is the central bank of Singapore. Our mission is to promote sustained non-inflationary economic growth, and a sound and progressive financial centre.