Job Description

What the role is:

You will be part of the Resource Management team to manage a cohesive digitisation program for the National Library Board from planning, implementation to completion, thus enabling the physical and intellectual protection and accessibility of digital resources over time.

What you will be working on:

Procurement, Vendor and Contract management

• Support the Whole-of-Government digitisation initiatives and handle enquiries from the agencies.
• Manage NLB and Whole-of-Government Digitisation projects, coordinate across internal and external partners and provide relevant options in line with policies, guidelines and standards.
• Manage and ensure delivery of Digitalisation and Microfilming related contracts and performance of appointed vendors.

Operational Management

• Manage the end-to-end process for the digitisation and microfilming of materials.
• Conduct quality assurance on the digitised content produced by the outsourced vendors and staff.
• Oversee the quality inspections on digitised images for uploading to digital repository.
• Oversee the tracking of digitisation statistics and manage the maintenance of digitisation equipment.
• Interface with internal divisions and resolve operational issues.
• Conduct regular reviews of processes to streamline operations for increased efficiency and productivity.
• Mentor and supervise a team of support staff and part-timers to track and resolve operational issues.

What we are looking for:

• Preferably with relevant experience in digitisation and/or administration
• Demonstrate passionate interest in digitisation
• Proactive in sharing knowledge, experience and ideas with others
• Strong team player with good networking skills
• Meticulous and analytical
• Possess good written and oral communication skills
• Possess positive attitude, resourcefulness, and takes initiative
• Experience or familiar with Government procurement procedure preferred

Location: Library Supply Centre, 3 Changi South Street 2 S486548

Division: Resource Discovery and Management Division / Resource Management

The successful applicant will first be appointed on a 2-year contract basis.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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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