The Office of Information, Knowledge and Library Services (OIKLS) at Nanyang Technological University seeks a passionate individual to transform library spaces to meet evolving needs of users and to maintain a conducive physical environment for learning and research.
Reporting to Head, Library Services Division, the individual will also champion workplace health and safety culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and conceptualize library space transformation to address evolving needs of library users.
- Conduct user studies and environmental scanning to inform space planning and conceptualization.
- Lead in projects, monitor project progress, and resolve roadblocks.
- Analyse space usage data to identify ways to optimize impact.
- Forecast and track budget and manpower resources for space transformation projects.
- Oversee all library and office spaces to ensure cleanliness and that facilities are in working order.
- Serve as key point of contact with ODFM on all facility matters including compliance.
- Develop a set of SOPs for effective maintenance of all facilities and make sure that they are being followed.
- Organize training for all library staff on proper use of facilities and equipment.
- Lead library's effort to align and meet organisational workplace health and safety goals.
- Act as key liaison with OHS for library.
- Lead compliance efforts by chairing the Library's Health and Safety Committee.
- Plan and organize programmes for all library staff to raise safety awareness.
- Lead safety audit preparation and participation.
- Contribute to SASD's compliance efforts by participating in the SASD Health and Safety committee.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in information studies or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS).
- Good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Forms.
- Familiarity with principles of space planning and design.
- Good knowledge of safety regulations and standards relevant to public spaces and workspaces.
- Good knowledge of library operations.
- 5 years of working experience in academic, research or special libraries.
- Experience in workplace safety practices adoption.
- Data analytic skills to interpret data and draw insights.
- Good time management skills and ability to prioritize work well.
- Good presentation and training delivery skills.
- Good project management skills.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU