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National Library Board

National Library Board

Manager/Librarian (Seniors)

Fixed Terms
Closing on 28 Apr 2026

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.

Location: Central Library

What you will be working on

  • Research and maintain up-to-date knowledge of seniors' (50 years old and above) needs, interests, and trends in Singapore to inform outreach strategies, reading promotion, and programme / service development.
  • Develop and implement new library programmes and services that cater specifically to seniors' preferences, abilities, and learning styles. 
  • Organise, curate and facilitate programmes (e.g. book clubs, learning communities, lifestyle programmes) and reading promotion activities for target service segments and relevant community partners.
  • Conduct programmes to engage community partners, e.g. outreach to community organisations, learning journey for Active Ageing centres etc.
  • Ensure that programmes and services are relevant and impactful through evaluation of participants’ feedback and data analysis.
  • Responsible for the quality and breadth of collection and programme in areas pertaining to the allocated target segment(s) in the library branch.
  • Develop a good understanding of library users and their profiles through day-to-day ground engagement and various forms of surveys; in order to more effectively promote reading, as well as NLB’s collections and services.
  • Maintain the quality and relevance of the collections by evaluating and analysing data such as branch collection usage and loan data.
  • Curate book recommendations through programmes, book reviews and book displays. Ensure that displays, presentations and recommendations are engaging to the users, including the tracking of the effectiveness of displays and pop-up projects.
  • Build rapport with users to discover interests or possible projects which our programme spaces and by extension, the library can support.

What we are looking for

  • Strong passion and commitment for working with seniors, with demonstrated understanding of their needs, interests, and challenges
  • At least one to two years of relevant experience in project management, community engagement, event planning/execution and marketing/ promotion.
  • Prior experience on seniors engagement is an advantage
  • Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for reading and promoting reading.
  • Good analytical, written and verbal communications skills.
  • Required to perform shift work and work on weekends.
  • Skills in technology, art, craft, engineering, music, science, green design, computer software/programmes (video editing etc), marketing and creative design can be stated in application.

Successful applicant will be appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance.

About your application process

This job is closing on 28 Apr 2026.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within National Library Board or the wider Public Service.

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.

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