Librarian (Collections and Access) Singapore University of Social...
Library Association of Singapore - Alma, Arkansas, United States, 72921![Library Association of Singapore](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Overview
Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Librarian will be part of a lean team, working collaboratively to deliver timely access to information resources and services that support the learning, teaching, and research activities of the SUSS community.
What You Will Be Doing
The librarian is responsible for selecting, acquiring, and developing electronic and physical library resources including books, serials, audio-visual materials, and databases. The role involves overseeing the entire life cycle of resources, from selection and acquisition to providing access, improving discovery, and identifying resources for disposal and replacement. Additionally, the librarian will provide curricular and research support and resource-sharing services.
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
Developing and delivering acquisitions and fulfillment services for print and electronic resources, digital content, and other formats.
Sourcing, evaluating, selecting, and curating library resources for purchase/subscription/licensing, renewal, cataloging, physical processing, and facilitating access.
Collaborating with Schools to process and manage course readings through the library management system for easy discovery.
Assisting with collection development and maintenance activities, recommending and promoting library resource use.
Working with publishers, vendors, aggregators, and stakeholders to configure platform settings, resolve issues, and manage acquisitions-related financial and rights administration.
Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on statistics related to purchases, access, and usage of library resources to ensure relevance and budget utilization.
Assisting in developing, evaluating, and disseminating library resources' policies, procedures, guidelines, and workflows.
Providing research assistance, onsite and online library services, and creating/maintaining online research guides and web content.
Identifying and evaluating trends in academic libraries and higher education, recommending best practices for a digital-first library.
Leading or participating in library-wide initiatives and projects.
Job Requirements
Degree in any discipline, preferably in library/information studies.
2-3 years of experience in acquisitions, serials, cataloging/metadata services, and electronic resource management, preferably in an academic library setting.
Proficiency in library management systems, finance systems, electronic resource management systems, and discovery interfaces.
Knowledge of resource description and electronic resources standards and protocols.
Familiarity with web publishing tools.
Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or collaboratively.
What Do We Offer
At SUSS, we advocate the Spirit of Learning and pride ourselves as lifelong learners. You will gain access to various learning platforms and development opportunities to support your career growth. Additionally, we offer a competitive pay package, hybrid work arrangements, medical benefits, flex benefits, family care leaves, volunteer service leaves, wellness activities, lifelong learning opportunities, and career development opportunities through internal postings and transfers.
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