Full Job Description
Library & Archives Solutions Pte Ltd (LAAS), incorporated in 2000, is a wholly owned company of the National Library Board (NLB) of Singapore. It was created to be the sole distributor of products and services of NLB. The Company reaches out to the library industry to exert thought leadership in library innovations, as well as provides assistance to libraries that wish to expand their services and grow their capabilities. It also provides productivity tools to reduce the cost of operations for clients, and to enable libraries to embrace digital technology to better serve users.
The Job:
We are looking for an experienced Library Officer to provide library operations and services for the Company’s Client.
Job Description:
- Provide quality service to library patrons by assisting with patron enquiries, etc
- Conduct library programmes as planned by the librarian
- Provide first-level support to library patrons when they face difficulties with LMS or OPAC
- Escalate problems with LMS or OPAC to relevant stakeholders if such problems cannot be solved by the LO
- Promote the library collection by setting up and periodically refreshing library book displays and library posters
- Promote usage of the library through channels such as social media
- Track and manage items received for the library
- Sort returned library items and perform shelf-reading duties
- Work with facilities agents to ensure that the library is well-maintained
Job Requirements:
- Minimum Diploma, preferably in Library Management & Information Sciences or Certificate in Library Management
- Minimum years of experience: 3 years
- Able to work independently with minimum supervision and as a member of the team