Job Description
SMU Libraries seeks a collaborative, proactive, and knowledgeable professional for the role of 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 also provide specialized knowledge synthesis support to faculty and graduate students across social sciences disciplines including psychology, sociology and political science.
The position holder will be part of the Instruction and Learning Services Team will provide support to the team of Librarians/Senior, manage core programmes, and contribute to unit activities in general, such as:
- Align, connect, and partner with the SMU community and key stakeholders to provide services focusing on Instruction (Course-Integrated) and Learning (Out-of-Classroom Learning).
- Create, coordinate, and conduct formal learning opportunities (e.g., workshops, talks, etc.) in collaboration with faculty to grow students information, data and digital literacy capabilities. Leverage on metaliteracies to encourage the use of a variety of new and emerging technologies.
- Work with Head (Instruction & Learning) and team members to develop strategies for embedding appropriate literacies into student learning across the university.
- Design and execute comprehensive literature search strategies for systematic reviews, meta-analyses, scoping reviews, and evidence mapping projects.
- Train researchers in the use of citation management tools and specialized review software such as Covidence etc.
- Develop and maintain expertise in grey literature identification and non-traditional knowledge sources relevant to social sciences.
- Develop and lead student engagement and outreach library services and strategies in collaboration with library colleagues and university partners to support and advance student success initiatives.
- Serve as liaison librarian to one or more academic departments/programs, modelling best practices and performing all the duties and functions of a liaison librarian, including collection development, instruction, and outreach.
- Engage in continuous, self-reflective professional development. Participate in professional activities relating to librarianship. Contribute to the profession and beyond through writing and presenting in a variety of contexts.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in library and information science from a recognized 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.
- Proven experience supporting systematic reviews or evidence synthesis projects.
- Demonstrated knowledge of social sciences databases such as PsycINFO, Sociological Abstracts, ERIC, etc.)
- Experience with citation management software and systematic review platforms
- Understanding of research methodologies and statistical concepts in social sciences.
- Understanding of pedagogical and learning methodologies and principles.
- 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.
- 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.
Details about the position are available here: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://library.smu.edu.sg/sites/library.smu.edu.sg/files/library/pdf/CareerAd/JD_Aug%202025_Senior%20Librarian_SS_v3.pdf
How to Apply
Interested applicants, please email your resume with a covering letter to [Confidential Information]. The covering letter must state the applicants responses to the selection criteria. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
SMU Libraries seeks a collaborative, proactive, and knowledgeable professional for the role of 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 also provide specialized knowledge synthesis support to faculty and graduate students across social sciences disciplines including psychology, sociology and political science.
The position holder will be part of the Instruction and Learning Services Team will provide support to the team of Librarians/Senior, manage core programmes, and contribute to unit activities in general, such as:
- Align, connect, and partner with the SMU community and key stakeholders to provide services focusing on Instruction (Course-Integrated) and Learning (Out-of-Classroom Learning).
- Create, coordinate, and conduct formal learning opportunities (e.g., workshops, talks, etc.) in collaboration with faculty to grow students information, data and digital literacy capabilities. Leverage on metaliteracies to encourage the use of a variety of new and emerging technologies.
- Work with Head (Instruction & Learning) and team members to develop strategies for embedding appropriate literacies into student learning across the university.
- Design and execute comprehensive literature search strategies for systematic reviews, meta-analyses, scoping reviews, and evidence mapping projects.
- Train researchers in the use of citation management tools and specialized review software such as Covidence etc.
- Develop and maintain expertise in grey literature identification and non-traditional knowledge sources relevant to social sciences.
- Develop and lead student engagement and outreach library services and strategies in collaboration with library colleagues and university partners to support and advance student success initiatives.
- Serve as liaison librarian to one or more academic departments/programs, modelling best practices and performing all the duties and functions of a liaison librarian, including collection development, instruction, and outreach.
- Engage in continuous, self-reflective professional development. Participate in professional activities relating to librarianship. Contribute to the profession and beyond through writing and presenting in a variety of contexts.
