Senior Assistant Manager/Librarian, Library Space Transformation & Safety

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking an individual passionate about transforming library spaces to adapt to users' evolving needs. The role requires planning, project management, and ensuring workplace health and safety compliance. Ideal candidates should have a Master’s degree in information studies or MLIS, with 5 years of experience in libraries and strong data analytic skills. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a conducive environment for learning and research.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in information studies or MLIS is required.
• Experience in academic, research, or special libraries with 5 years of working experience.
• Familiarity with principles of space planning and design.

Responsibilities

• Plan library space transformation to meet user needs.
• Conduct user studies and analyse space usage data.
• Lead safety audit preparation and participation.

Skills

Data analytic skills

Good time management skills

Good presentation and training delivery skills

Good project management skills

Education

Master’s degree in information studies or MLIS

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Outlook

MS Forms

Job description

The Office of Information, Knowledge and Library Services (OIKLS) at Nanyang Technological University seeks a passionate individual to transform library spaces to meet evolving needs of users and to maintain a conducive physical environment for learning and research. Reporting to Head, Library Services Division, the individual will also champion workplace health and safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conceptualize library space transformation to address evolving needs of library users.
• Conduct user studies and environmental scanning to inform space planning and conceptualization.
• Lead in projects, monitor project progress, and resolve roadblocks.
• Analyse space usage data to identify ways to optimize impact.
• Forecast and track budget and manpower resources for space transformation projects.
• Oversee all library and office spaces to ensure cleanliness and that facilities are in working order.
• Serve as key point of contact with ODFM on all facility matters including compliance.
• Develop a set of SOPs for effective maintenance of all facilities and make sure that they are being followed.
• Organize training for all library staff on proper use of facilities and equipment.
• Lead library's effort to align and meet organisational workplace health and safety goals.
• Act as key liaison with OHS for library.
• Lead compliance efforts by chairing the Library’s Health and Safety Committee.
• Plan and organize programmes for all library staff to raise safety awareness.
• Lead safety audit preparation and participation.
• Contribute to SASD’s compliance efforts by participating in the SASD Health and Safety committee.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in information studies or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS).
• Good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Forms.
• Familiarity with principles of space planning and design.
• Good knowledge of safety regulations and standards relevant to public spaces and workspaces.
• Good knowledge of library operations.
• 5 years of working experience in academic, research or special libraries.
• Experience in workplace safety practices adoption.
• Data analytic skills to interpret data and draw insights.
• Good time management skills and ability to prioritize work well.
• Good presentation and training delivery skills.
• Good project management skills.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.