Librarian (Resource Centre), Economics Division

Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore) is seeking a Librarian to join the Resource Centre team, supporting daily library operations and contributing to organisational initiatives.

The role involves managing enquiries, loans, cataloguing, procurement of subscriptions, digital resource curation, horizon scanning, and staff supervision, with opportunities to drive improvements and work independently on multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in library roles, preferably in a special library environment.
• Tech‑savvy with strong digital literacy, proficiency with office applications and online platforms.
• Strong organisational skills with experience in procurement processes.
• Excellent research and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently whilst managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily library operations including handling enquiries, overseeing loan services, cataloguing new materials, and maintaining collection records and loan tracking systems, plus stocktaking.
• Handle procurement processes for subscriptions including obtaining quotes, gathering user feedback, processing renewals, and managing related documentation.
• Curate and manage digital resources by uploading e-resources to the organisation's digital repository and maintaining email distribution lists for publications.
• Undertake research and horizon scanning activities.
• Promote library services and collections to officers, providing guidance on available resources and services.
• Supervise temporary personnel and ensure adherence to library service standards and procedures.
• Perform various administrative tasks.

Skills

Library operations

Digital literacy

Procurement

Research skills

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online platforms

Job description

What the Role Is

We are seeking a dedicated Librarian to join our Resource Centre team. This role offers the opportunity to support our library operations and contribute to ongoing organisational initiatives.

What You Will Be Working On

• Manage daily library operations including handling enquiries, overseeing loan services, cataloguing new materials, and maintaining collection records and loan tracking systems, plus stocktaking.
• Handle procurement processes for subscriptions including obtaining quotes, gathering user feedback, processing renewals, and managing related documentation.
• Curate and manage digital resources by uploading e-resources to the organisation's digital repository and maintaining email distribution lists for publications.
• Undertake research and horizon scanning activities.
• Promote library services and collections to officers, providing guidance on available resources and services.
• Supervise temporary personnel and ensure adherence to library service standards and procedures.
• Perform various administrative tasks.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in library roles, preferably in a special library environment.
• Tech‑savvy with strong digital literacy, proficiency with office applications and online platforms.
• Strong organisational skills with experience in procurement processes.
• Excellent research and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently whilst managing multiple projects simultaneously.