Job Description

What the role is:[What the role is]
The National Library Board (NLB) nurtures Readers for Life, Learning Communities and a Knowledgeable Nation by promoting reading, learning and history through our network of 28 libraries across Singapore, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore.At NLB, you can look forward to a flexible, hybrid work environment with rewarding, impactful deliverables that improve the lives of the community. With caring colleagues, you will be in an ideal environment for professional development, innovation and impact.We can offer you:

• A chance to Impact the Community, bridge gaps and empower everyone with the opportunity for learning and discovery.
• An opportunity to Innovate and Push Boundaries. We value ideas, curiosity and a passion for innovation to transform our libraries and archives.
• An organisation that Cares for your Growth and Wellbeing through investment in staff development and wellbeing in a supportive and collaborative environment.

You will be part of the team responsible for managing and implementing exhibition projects and related initiatives to deliver quality exhibitions in line with the National Library Board\'s branding and objectives so as to contribute towards NLB\'s mission and vision.[What you will be working on:]

• Lead or assist to lead a cross-divisional or internal project team to oversee the implementation of exhibition projects that integrate the collections of the National Library, National Archives of Singapore and loan collections, as well as exhibitions on digital platforms or in phygital formats. This includes planning of timeline and milestones, allocation and monitoring of budgets and reporting project updates, documentation and communication for publicity and marketing purposes.
• Undertake procurement procedures (ITT, ITQ, SVP, etc.) required in exhibition projects to ensure compliance with NLB regulations and manage vendors to meet deadlines and deliver expected quality of work, including monitoring the progress of exhibition works (design, fabrication, installation) during production phase and de-installation.
• Coordinate loans, transportation and return of artefacts/exhibits and ensure that conservation requirements of rare artefacts are met.
• To oversee maintenance and technical support of permanent galleries, temporary exhibitions and online exhibitions produced by the team in NLB premises and external venues.
• To coordinate future planning and development of exhibition infrastructure, facilities and equipment.
• Liaise with parties seeking exhibition venue sponsorship to facilitate evaluation and recommendation for venue sponsorship requests and communication with other departments in NLB.

[What we are looking for:]

• At least two years of relevant experience in exhibition project management or similar events
• Systematic, meticulous, results-oriented and a team player
• Good command of English and communication skills (writing and speaking)
• Knowledge in design and build of exhibitions; ability to read technical drawings.
• Experience in supervising exhibition fabrication and vendor management
• Knowledge in production of multimedia digital interactives and/or online exhibitions will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of conservation requirements for display of rare artefacts will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with the government procurement process will be an advantage

The successful candidate will be appointed on a 2-year contract in the first instance. We regret to inform that only successful candidates will be contacted.About National Library Board:To each reader, the library is a window to a vibrant imagination and exciting possibilities. For families, the library experience occupies a special in their hearts and of memories collected over generations. Libraries hold a special and familiar place in each of our hearts. NLB seeks to provide a trusted, accessible and globally-connected library and information service so as to promote a knowledgeable and engaged society. If you share our passion to create memorable library experiences for all our readers, we invite you to join the NLB family.

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