Executive / Consultant – Library & Project Management

Library & Archives Solutions Pte Ltd (LAAS) incorporated in 2000, is a wholly owned company of the National Library Board (NLB) of Singapore. It was created to be the sole distributor of products and services of NLB. The Company plans to reach out to the library industry to exert thought leadership in library innovations, as well as provide assistance to libraries that wish to expand their services and grow their capabilities. It aims to provide productivity tools to reduce the cost of operations for clients, and to enable libraries to embrace digital technology to better serve users.

The Job:

We are looking for an experienced Librarian / Library Officer to provide library and archives consultancy, operations and project management services for the Company’s Clients local and overseas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide business support & development, project management, develop & coordinate client relationships as well as partnerships of business activities as assigned.
• Organise and conduct workshops and conferences for industry partners.
• Oversee operations of client libraries, mentor LAAS library staff, covering of library staff roles as and when necessary.
• Able to operate a community centre library 4 hours per day, weekday
• Perform other tasks assigned by General Manager of the Company

Desired attributes:

• Is a team player and able to lead as well as work well in a team.
• Has project management experience, either as a project lead or project manager.
• Is able to work fast under pressure and with tight datelines.
• Is willing to travel, even at short notice.
• Has strong presentation and communication skills.
• Is able to multi-task in handling different projects simultaneously in a calm and logical manner.
• Is a good planner and organiser.

Qualifications:

• Degree / Diploma with at least 2 years of library and archives relevant working experience such as library management and operations, service development, and library IT systems.
• Candidates with experience in library and archives operations, consultancy, training are preferred.
• Preferably with strong Chinese language ability in writing and communicating (without the need for interpreter).

Job Reporting Location:

278 Marine Parade Road, #B1-01, Singapore 449282