Full Time Library Executive Jobs, Salary up to SGD 2,800 in RAFFLES INSTITUTION Central Region (Singapore) - Maukerja

Job Description

1. Library Operations — Primary Responsibility

• Oversee the smooth running of daily library operations, facilities and services.

• Manage circulation services and support the appropriate use of library spaces and resources.

• Procure books, periodicals, electronic resources and other library materials to support curriculum needs and students’ wider interests.

• Undertake cataloguing and processing of library materials in accordance with established procedures and standards.

• Support collection development and maintenance, including evaluation, weeding, stocktaking and reorganisation.

• Manage electronic resources, databases and subscriptions, ensuring that they remain accessible, relevant and well maintained.

• Undertake shelving, stocktaking and other operational duties where required.

• Help ensure that the library remains welcoming, safe, well organised and conducive to different forms of student use.

2. Library Programmes and Student Engagement — Shared Responsibility

• Support and, where appropriate, develop library programmes that encourage reading, curiosity, exploration and student engagement;

• Promote books, resources and opportunities that help students discover interests beyond their immediate curriculum;

• Develop activities that help students encounter new ideas, perspectives and areas of interest;

• Contribute to programmes that position the library as a distinctive experience within the school - including opportunities for browsing, reflection, discussion, exploration and purposeful engagement;

• Support student-facing events, displays, exhibitions and other library initiatives;

• Gather student feedback and help evaluate and improve library programmes and services.

3. Service and Teamwork

• Work closely with the other members of the Library team so that both operations and programmes are well supported.

• Guide and support junior library staff where appropriate.

• Build positive working relationships with students, teachers and other stakeholders.

• Contribute to other library and school initiatives as required.

Job Requirements

Essential:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Willingness and ability to learn library operations, systems and procedures.

• Able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a small team.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• A service-oriented approach and an interest in working with young people.

• Comfortable managing both routine operational work and changing day-to-day priorities.

• Competence in common workplace digital tools, e.g. Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred, but not essential:

• Previous experience working in a library, particularly in areas such as acquisitions, cataloguing, circulation or collection management.

• Experience in programme development, education, student engagement, reading promotion, events or related work.

• Familiarity with library management systems, electronic resources or databases.

• Interest or experience in educational technology, data analytics or AI and their application to library services and programmes.

• This is a 2-year contract (renewable)