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 Bukit Batok Oral History Campaign as an Oral History Centre Intern under National Archives of Singapore (NAS).[What you will be working on]

• Content development \xe2\x80\x93 to conduct research, gather data and present the finding through an oral history project paper in relation to the history of Bukit Batok.
• Engage in creative expressive activities \xe2\x80\x93 to draft out oral history interview outline in relations to development of Bukit Batok.
• Practical and hands on activities.
• Perform documentation and editorial work.

[What we are looking for]

• Students from Arts and Social Sciences, Communications, Information Studies, Marketing, Southeast Asia History elated courses preferred.
• Proficient in English (written and spoken)
• Keen Interest in Singapore history
• Critical thinking to better gather and evaluate data and estaboish significance of their findings.
• Good organising and presentation skills

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

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