Job Description

What the role is:The ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute is a leading research centre dedicated to the study of socio-political, security and economic trends and developments in Southeast Asia and its wider geostrategic and economic development.Applications are invited for a Librarian/Snr Librarian for Content Management and Discovery.What you will be working on:You will be responsible to manage the ISEAS Library's collection management and metadata management efforts to support the information needs and research of the Institute.Job Responsibilities:

• Cataloguing, classification and archiving of library materials in all formats including monographs, serials, audio-visual and electronic resources
• Manage the discovery of the library content through the provision of quality records/meta data via review, rectification and maintenance processes/standards and exploration/implementation of initiatives to improve efficiencies/increase reach and discovery;
• Collection organisation and management of the library's various collections including physical processing, inventory management etc
• Compilation and production of the Library's newsletters, information alerts and content creation e.g blog posts to create awareness and usage
• Administrative responsibilities include e.g establishing/reviewing process/policy documentation, management progress, budgeting and supervisory duties
• Shared duties in include collection development and management, front-line customer and reference services, user education and promotional activities; lead and/or participate in projects
• Other responsibilities as required

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge of and experience with relevant standards and schemas including MARC standards, RDA, LCSH and LCC, and with library and cataloguing systems such as SirsiDynix Symphony and OCLC Connexion
• Experience in serials cataloguing, electronic resources management, archiving, digital asset management systems and discovery tools/services
• Familiarity with collection organisation, management and discovery; able to lead and supervise team
• IT-savvy with strong proficiency in MS Office suite of software, particularly Excel; experience with metadata management tools and software would be an advantage
• Knowledge of and ability to read mainland Southeast Asian languages (Thai, Burmese, etc.) is an advantage
• Organised and meticulous with attention to detail; independent self-starter who is able to multi-task, plan and complete duties with tight deadlines; good communicator and team player essential
• A degree in library science or similar experience is an advantage
• Minimum five-six years in a cataloguing/content organization & discovery role

Remuneration and benefits will depend on the candidate's qualification and experience.Applicants will be notified if they are shortlisted within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.(Only short-listed candidates will be notified)About ISEAS -Yusof Ishak Institute:The ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute is a regional research centre dedicated to the study of socio-political, security and economic trends and developments in Southeast Asia and its wider geostrategic and economic environment.

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