Librarian / Assistant Manager, Dept of Academic Resources and Quality (Library)

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What the role is:

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award - Singapore International Chamber of Commerce Awards 2025.
Ranked #19 for The Straits Times Singapore's Best Employers 2024 & 2025.

Singapore Polytechnic Library is a dynamic learning hub, providing our students with resources, services and an environment that enables them to discover their interests, connect with ideas, resources and expertise, and create content, concepts and prototypes. As a forward-looking library, it was one of the first academic libraries in Singapore to have a fully automated library system. It was an early adopter in the use of design thinking in the transformation of library spaces, and also set up a Makerspace within the Library. The Library is part of the Department of Academic Quality and Resources.


What you will be working on:

In this role, you will report to the Manager of the Curation and Research section and work with a team to:

  • Develop and deliver services, underpinned by the library's rich database collections, that support research.

  • Champion the exploration and implementation of emerging technologies to enhance all library services and operations.

  • Partner with academic schools and other polytechnics to equip students and staff with future-ready digital competencies and advanced information literacy.

Responsibilities

  • Develop Research Support Services: Collaborate with academic staff to develop and pilot a scalable support service for students and staff undertaking systematic and literature reviews. This includes creating and maintaining a suite of accessible resource guides, templates, and workshops to promote the use of library databases and other scholarly review methodologies.

  • Engage with Academic Schools: Serve as a key library contact for assigned schools, partnering with them on curriculum development and learning resource integration. On top of supporting their specific research and project needs, you will also develop and deliver workshops on essential topics like digital & AI literacy, research skills, and responsible technology use.

  • Champion Emerging Technology and Innovation: Proactively identify, evaluate, and champion emerging technologies that can enhance the library’s research and user-facing services. You will lead small-scale technology trials and share your findings through hands-on demonstrations to encourage adoption and build team-wide capability.

  • Foster Strategic Partnerships: Actively contribute to projects with other polytechnic libraries to develop innovative services. You will also support or initiate projects with internal departments and centres, such as the FabLab, to broaden student learning experiences.

  • Perform officer-in-charge and shift counter duties during term time including handling complex enquiries and assisting with other duties such as patrolling.


What we are looking for:

  • Tertiary qualifications in any discipline

  • A demonstrated interest in emerging technologies (e.g., AI, data visualization, automation tools) through coursework, projects, or self-study.

  • Familiarity with the fundamental concepts of academic research and writing.

  • Innovative, curious, adaptable, and resourceful mindset in seeking and implementing solutions

  • Self-directed and continuous learner

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present ideas and proposals to stakeholders.

  • Team player with ability to reach out and work well with colleagues, staff, students, and external partners

  • Service-oriented outlook with empathy for users

Successful applicant will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

If you are shortlisted for the position, you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.


About Singapore Polytechnic

As Singapore’s first polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) prides ourselves in providing the best learning experience for our students in pre-employment and continuing adult education. The mission of SP is to prepare our learners to be life ready, work ready and world ready. Our vision is to be a caring community of inspired learners committed to serving with mastery.

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