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.

You will be working on the Chinese Community Oral History Centre Committee (COHC) as an Oral History Centre Intern under National Archives of Singapore (NAS).What you will be working on:

• Content development - identifying and developing valuable and relevant content related to a particular niche or industry which can be used to promote the collection.
• Engage in creative expressive activities - creative thinking on how this content could be presented attractively, engagingly yet being informative to audience e.g., short video, audio playlist, etc.
• Practical and hands on activities - editing of interview synopses in both English and Chinese.
• Perform documentation and editorial work.

What we are looking for:

• Students from Chinese Studies, Arts and Social Sciences, Communications, Information Studies, Marketing, Southeast Asia History related courses preferred.
• Proficient in both English and Mandarin (written and spoken)
• Keen interest in Singapore history
• Knowledge and necessary skills needed to produce digital content such as video and audio
• Good communications, organisation and presentation skills.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.Duration: min 12 weeksWorking Location: National Archives of Singapore, 1 Canning Rise, Singapore 179868About 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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