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Assistant Librarian, Collection Development & Analytics

ntu
CompanyNTU Main Campus, SingaporeOnsitePosted 5 days ago

About the role

Assistant Librarian, Collection Development & Analytics is a active engineering role at ntu in NTU Main Campus, Singapore. Open the role to review the official description and apply on the company site.

CompanyOnsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct data-driven collection assessments using professional tools to identify overlaps, gaps, and optimisation opportunities, and propose actionable insights.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and automated workflows to ensure accurate, timely updates and facilitate coordination across library teams.
  • Manage and enhance library-curated and special collections, ensuring accessibility, relevance, and user engagement through collaborative development and promotional activities.
  • Evaluate and negotiate resource subscriptions using evidence-based metrics, preparing justifications and documentation to support budget planning and renewal decisions.
  • Monitor library trends and collection metrics, perform regular checks for anomalies, and continuously improve collection development processes for quality and sustainability.
  • Requirements
  • Degree in any discipline.
  • Candidates with past experience with library collection acquisitions, e-resource subscriptions, data analytics tools, scholarly publishing markets or open access will be advantageous.
  • Strong working knowledge and experience with Microsoft software applications, especially Excel.
  • Knowledge of data analytics and data visualization tools (e.g., Qlik Sense, Power BI).

Requirements

  • Degree in any discipline.
  • Candidates with past experience with library collection acquisitions, e-resource subscriptions, data analytics tools, scholarly publishing markets or open access will be advantageous.
  • Strong working knowledge and experience with Microsoft software applications, especially Excel.
  • Knowledge of data analytics and data visualization tools (e.g., Qlik Sense, Power BI).
  • Knowledge of library information resources and acquisition models for different resource types and platforms.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in libraries or related industries.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills with a service-oriented mindset.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong numerical aptitude and interest in optimizing business workflows.
  • Organised and details oriented. Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
  • Adaptable and committed to continuous learning in dynamic and complex environments.
  • We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
  • Hiring Institution: NTU