School Library Officer — Programs, Cataloging & Stocktaking

Seacare Manpower Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacare Manpower Services Pte Ltd seeks a Library Assistant to manage the day-to-day operations of a school library in Singapore. You will handle circulation, cataloguing, shelving and maintenance of print and non-print resources, while supporting reading initiatives with teachers.

The role requires experience in library operations, knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification System, and proficiency with Spydus and Microsoft Office. 42 hours per week on-site for a 10-month contract.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in national, secondary, or tertiary libraries preferred.
• Knowledge of library operations, collection management, and Dewey Decimal Classification.
• Proficiency with Spydus and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in developing library programmes and collaboration with teachers.
• Experience in library space planning is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the school library, including collection, facilities and services.
• Handle circulation, classification, cataloguing, shelving and maintenance of print and non-print resources.
• Maintain library records, databases and past assessment papers.
• Coordinate with suppliers on procurement and delivery of resources and prizes.
• Provide library, information and enquiry services to students and teachers.
• Plan and support reading initiatives, book reviews and quizzes with teachers.
• Promote library resources and activities through displays, newsletters and announcements.
• Operate the Library Automated Service (LAS) and maintain collection records.
• Conduct inventory checks, shelf reading and annual stocktaking, including weeding outdated resources.
• Prepare and analyse reports on library usage, loans and collection statistics.
• Maintain a clean, organised library environment, enforce rules and monitor room bookings.
• Perform other library-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Spydus Library Management Solution

Microsoft Office

Job description

Seacare Manpower Services Pte Ltd seeks a Library Assistant to manage the day-to-day operations of a school library in Singapore. You will handle circulation, cataloguing, shelving and maintenance of print and non-print resources, while supporting reading initiatives with teachers.

The role requires experience in library operations, knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification System, and proficiency with Spydus and Microsoft Office. 42 hours per week on-site for a 10-month contract.