Tamil Language Intern, Collection Planning & Development

National Library Board

Internship

Closing in 4 day(s)

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 Encyclopedia of Singapore Tamils (EST) project as a Tamil Language Intern under Collection Planning & Development divison.

What you will be working on

Assist TLS in a range of tasks ie; Encyclopedia of Singapore Tamils (EST) project, collection management, programme and services marketing, content creation and uploading, book displays.
Prepare marketing collaterals and oversee administration and logistics arrangements on distribution of publicity collaterals and tokens to identified locations / programmes and perform inventory control, when necessary.
Assist the team in conceptualising and developing programme content that promotes reading to guide partners who are keen to collaborate, and guide them to successful execution.
Oversee and manage emails for Encyclopedia of Singapore Tamils (EST) launch, replying to potential partners and following up on activities from conceptualisation through to execution.
Monitor outcomes, gather and compile feedback on the programmes, collate statistics for programmes and assist in report writing.
Managing and completing tasks such as marketing, enquiries, registartion, content management in these projects; Youth Reading Series, Encyclopedia of Singapore Tamils, Children Book Clubs.
Assist the team to manage programmes throughout the month of June to August.
Assist the project team to liaise and follow up with programme partners for both digital and physical programmes (within and outside the libraries).
Assist with regular children, teen and adult programmes for logistics preparation and onsite-support.

What we are looking for

Background in Arts Courses, Tamil Literature related discipline preferred
Understanding and usage of Design programmes eg.Canva
Proficient in Tamil to work on the Encyclopedia of Singapore Tamils (EST) project.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Duration: min 12 weeks

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.