Job Description

Offer Description



The main responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Facilitating access to and understanding of the Library\'s Collections.
• Conduct research and contribute to scholarship on Singapore and Southeast Asia
• Develop areas of research specialisation to support institutional policies on collection development, publications, and exhibition programming
• Conceptualising and mounting exhibitions in connection to the various curatorial projects of Library across collections and departments
• Developing research and archival materials pertinent to the collection
• Writing, editing, and publishing exhibition catalogues and other publications including websites and publicity materials
• Developing public programs such as public talks, workshops and events in in collaboration with the outreach team
• Participating in acquisition processes as curator in-charge of Singapore related materials
• To assist in making the Department\'s collections available for research to internal and external audiences
• Ensure the work of the Archive & Library department is communicated effectively to all stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Any other administrative duties, such as committee and secretarial functions, as assigned by Collections Lead and the University Librarian.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor\'s degree in Art History, History, Cultural Studies, Global Studies, Arts Management or equivalent
• While not always mandatory, a master\'s degree in a related field can be advantageous and is often preferred
• About 2 years\' relevant research/archiver experience, preferably within the libraries/museum field. Fresh graduates may be considered
• Keen interest in and knowledge of Singapore and/or SEA art history
• Excellent research, writing, and communication with an ability to be a team player
• Able to work independently and as part of a team with skills in research and writing
• Good project management, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Comfortable with public speaking
• Interest and ability to contribute to NUS Libraries overall strategy and management
• Meticulous with an eye for detail and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: NUS Libraries
Department : Collections Management and Preservation
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 23625

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STATUS: EXPIRED

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