Librarian / Senior Librarian, SMU Libraries

Applications are invited for the appointment of Librarian/Senior Librarian at the SMU Libraries, Singapore Management University (SMU).

SMU Libraries seeks a collaborative, proactive, and knowledgeable professional for the role of Librarian/Senior Librarian who will be part of the Instruction and Learning Team to partner relevant stakeholders for course-integrated instruction and out-of-classroom learning. The position holder will provide research support, instruction, and collection development services focused onbut not exclusivelybusiness, economics, finance, and data-related fields.

Librarians/Senior Librarians work across teams within the Libraries to contribute to the development of a range of services designed to deliver instructional and learning programmes, increase research visibility, and facilitate access to resources. This includes collaborating with other librarians, faculty, and across the University to develop and teach information and digital literacy programmes and metaliteracies that contribute to academic and learning success, provide research support and advice, build, and manage collections, and conduct advocacy and outreach activities and programmes through engagement.

The position holder is expected to actively contribute to innovative initiatives as well as lead and/or serve as a member of taskforces, project teams or committees.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library and information science from an university with a minimum of two years working experience in an academic library.
• Proven ability to design, deliver and assess information and digital literacy programmes and instruction for individuals and groups at various levels.
• Understanding of pedagogical and learning methodologies and principles.
• Understanding of research issues, such as open access, publishing, and research visibility and impact in the academia environment, including where relevant to the legal discipline.
• Experience with data analysis packages e.g., statistical packages and survey analysis packages is advantageous.
• Proven ability to continuously innovate services and processes, particularly using current and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, particularly faculty and students.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and facilitation/teaching skills.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable and contribute to a diverse team of staff in a dynamic environment.

More details on the position is available at this link:

https://library.smu.edu.sg/sites/library.smu.edu.sg/files/library/pdf/CareerAd/JD_Feb2025_Librarian_Senior%20Librarian.pdf

How to Apply

Interested applicants, please email your resume with a covering letter to[HIDDEN TEXT]. The covering letter must state the applicants responses to the selection criteria. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.