Job Description

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.

What you will be working on:

• Assist kidsREAD team in expanding kidsREAD@Home initiative
• Manage kidsREAD clubs
• Review the kidsREAD programme and curriculum through selection of books and creation of reading activities for weekly sessions
• Ensure that kidsREAD programme is relevant and impactful through collection and evaluation of user feedback and data analysis

What we are looking for:

• Passion for understanding and helping families from the lower income, and volunteering experience with lower income families/children would be an advantage.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for reading and promoting reading
• Good analytical, written and verbal communications skills

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.

Skills Required