Library Officer-Junior College @ Yishun

Sunnyhill Ace; Singapore; In loco; SGD 36.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sunnyhill Ace in Singapore seeks a Library Officer to manage collections, promote reading, analyze usage, and oversee library operations. The role involves hands-on cataloguing, inventory, and liaising with academic departments to support literacy programs.

Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years in library services, strong knowledge of Dewey classification, and proficiency with Spydus or similar systems, plus solid MS Office skills.

Competenze

• 3 years of experience as a Library Officer in national libraries, schools, or tertiary institutions.
• Proficiency with Spydus or similar Library Automated Service systems.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office proficiency.
• Solid understanding of library classification structures (e.g., Dewey) and genrefication models.

Mansioni

• Collections maintenance: cataloguing, shelving by genre, inventory, and LAS data entry.
• Reading promotion and literacy support: run campaigns, newsletters, and student engagement activities.
• Data analysis and systems control: operate LAS, track loan data, and prepare monthly usage reports.
• Venue management: supervise cleanliness, enforce library rules, and manage room bookings.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Operations capability

IT literacy

Strumenti

Spydus Library Management Solution

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Working Hours: 42 hours per week

• Mondays to Thursdays: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM (inclusive of 1-hour lunch break)
• Fridays: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (inclusive of 1-hour lunch break)
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays, and gazetted public holidays.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collection Maintenance: Handle full-spectrum print and non-print resource duties, including circulation, shelving by genres, index/archiving past examination papers, procurement coordination, cataloguing new resources into the Library Automated Service (LAS), and conducting annual inventory tracking/weeding.
• Reading Promotion & Literacy Support: Publicity campaigns for library events through displays, newsletters, and school broadcast channels. Provide point-of-need advisory and research assistance to students and staff. Collaborate with teachers to implement library literacy programmes, book sharing sessions, and student quizzes.
• Data Analysis & Systems Control: Operate the LAS database (managing student/staff data, tracking loan statistics, and checking shelves). Compile, analyze, and present comprehensive monthly reports on library usage metrics.
• Housekeeping & Venue Management: Ensure a highly conducive learning environment, supervise facility cleanliness, enforce library rules under the student handbook, and manage e-bookings for library discussion rooms.

Job Requirements

• Experience: Preferably at least 3 years of experience working as a Library Officer in national libraries, secondary schools, or tertiary institutions.
• Technical Skills: Good proficiency in the Spydus Library Management Solution (or a similar Library Automated Service framework) for collection management.
• IT Literacy: Competent computer skills with deep experience in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of library classification structures (e.g., Dewey Decimal System) and library genrefication models.
• Soft Skills: Strong day-to-day operational capabilities, cross-functional collaboration with academic departments, and strong communication skills to facilitate student engagement.