Research Librarian (Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for the Research Librarian - STEM position. You will teach digital, information and media literacy, provide research support, and curate library resources to support teaching and research across STEM disciplines.

You will collaborate with faculty and researchers, develop interdisciplinary initiatives, promote library services, and contribute to collection development and innovation in learning tools and pedagogies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with strong information literacy foundations.
• Advanced degree in library science or research methods preferred.
• Ability to develop partnerships with faculty and researchers.

Responsibilities

• Teach digital, information and media literacy across STEM subjects.
• Provide research consultations and guidance on library resources.
• Engage with departments to co-create programs and services.
• Develop and promote interdisciplinary library initiatives.
• Contribute to collection development and learning tool innovation.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Instructional skills

Inter-personal skills

Project management

Customer service

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in library & information science

PhD

Job description

Company description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description

Job Description

The Research Librarian - Science, Technology, Engineering and Medicine (STEM) supports NUS academic mission by advancing interdisciplinary teaching, learning and research. He/she will work as part of a collaborative team under the Education, Research and Enterprise Partnerships (EREP) cluster, which aims to drive innovative services for influential research, quality education and visionary enterprise in NUS by partnering faculty, departments, researchers and students to curate and integrate library programmes, collections and services.

Broadly, the role involves teaching digital, information and media literacy classes, providing information services and research support across the research lifecycle, curating learning resources and engaging various stakeholders through outreach or partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning Support

• Design and deliver library programmes to build information, digital and media literacy skills across various subject disciplines.
• Use a range of teaching approaches and learning pedagogies to meet curricular objectives in collaboration with faculty.
• Integrate subject expertise into learning activities to ensure relevance and impact.

Research Support & Information Services

• Provide research consultations to students, faculty, and researchers.
• Offer tailored guidance on using library resources, databases, and research tools.
• Respond to enquiries accurately and in a timely manner.

Faculty & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong partnerships with academic departments and other stakeholders to co-create programmes and services.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Promote library services to faculty, researchers, and students through targeted outreach.

Collection Development & Promotion

• Evaluate and develop subject-specific collections to meet teaching, learning and research needs.
• Promote awareness and use of collections in learning programmes and consultations.

Professional Development & Innovation

• Keep up to date with developments in assigned subject areas and teaching practices.
• Explore and apply emerging pedagogies and tools to enhance library offerings.

Others

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM disciplines
• Master's degree in library and information science / Masters by Research / PhDs would have an added advantage
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative partnership with faculty and other stakeholders
• Aptitude for customer service and commitment to continuous improvement in service delivery to the University and library members
• Ability to work flexibly in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication, presentation and instructional skills
• Strong inter-personal skills, including influencing, networking and negotiating skills, and an ability to promote innovative services clearly
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to work independently and in teams
• Candidates with relevant experience in an academic or research environment and/or familiarity with research resources and methodologies such as systematic reviews would have an added advantage
• High level of professionalism, commitment and the ability to work flexibly in a changing environment
• Understanding of emerging learning tools and pedagogies for designing programmes
• Understanding of core library domains such as information literacy, research and information services, collection development and loans services.