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Senior Librarian / Librarian (Library & Information Services Centre) [NIE]
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ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore's national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation's education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.

NIE Library and Information Services Centre is seeking a dynamic and innovative librarian to drive engagement and outreach. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing a comprehensive communication strategy, driving engagement efforts, and fostering strong relationships with various internal and external partners.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement an effective communication plan to promote the library's services, resources and initiatives.
  • Create appropriate messaging and implement effective communication strategies to outreach to different audience segments including undergraduates, part-time graduate students, lecturers and faculty members.
  • Develop and lead engagement initiatives such as collaborations with academic departments and communication sessions. Conduct library instructional programmes such as briefings and workshops as part of user outreach.
  • Use appropriate communication channels including library website, email, newsletter and social media to engage different audiences.
  • Design and develop informative and engaging promotional content in various mediums including print, digital, and multimedia.
  • Plan, organise, and manage library promotional events and activities.
  • Work closely with faculty, student groups, departments and external parties to identify opportunities for collaboration and to integrate library services into the broader academic ecosystem of the institution.
  • Monitor and analyse engagement metrics to assess the effectiveness of communication strategies and adjust tactics to optimise outreach efforts.


General and liaison duties
  • Foster communication between the library and designated academic departments.
  • Participate in collection development, including identifying, evaluating and recommending library resources.
  • Provide in-person and virtual information desk services as rostered.
  • Contribute to library projects, peer training and staff development.


Requirements
  • A University degree and a recognised postgraduate qualification in Library and/or Information Science.
  • Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience in designing marketing and promotional materials.
  • Proficiency with social media platforms, graphic design software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite) and video editing.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
  • Excellent organisational and project management skills.


Closing Date
The closing date of the advertisement is 16 September 2024. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their home to the NIE campus. This is subject to the availability of bus routes and seats.

Hiring Institution: NIE
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Senior Librarian / Librarian (Library & Information Services Centre) [NIE]
Singapore
a month ago
N/A
Full-time