NTU
AssistantLibrarian,CollectionDevelopment&Analytics
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“Assistant Librarian, Collection Development & Analytics at NTU. Skills: Collection Development, Data Analytics, Library Services. Conduct data-driven collection assessments. identify overlaps, gaps, optimisation opportunities”
What You'll Achieve.
optimization of information resources; budget sustainability; build a collection that is responsive, relevant; aligned with the University’s commitment; ensure accurate, timely updates; facilitate coordination across library teams; ensuring accessibility, relevance, and user engagement; support budget planning and renewal decisions; continuously improve collection development processes for quality and sustainability
Industry & Context.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills; optimizing business workflows
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in any discipline, working knowledge and experience with Microsoft software applications, Microsoft Excel, Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in libraries or related industries, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Good interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, service-oriented mindset, Good analytical and problem-solving skills, numerical aptitude, interest in optimizing business workflows, Organised, details oriented, Able to work independently, Able to work collaboratively in a team, Adaptable, committed to continuous learning
Nice to Have
past experience with library collection acquisitions, e-resource subscriptions, data analytics tools, scholarly publishing markets, open access
What You'll Do.
Conduct data-driven collection assessments
optimisation opportunities
propose actionable insights
Develop and maintain dashboards
Develop automated workflows
Manage and enhance library-curated collections
Manage special collections
Evaluate resource subscriptions
negotiate resource subscriptions
Monitor library trends
Monitor collection metrics
perform regular checks for anomalies
improve collection development processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
works collaboratively with schools, colleges, and autonomous institutes; collaborative development; work collaboratively in a team
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Good interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
Full Job Description
The Student and Academic Services Department (SASD) is a dedicated team committed to delivering comprehensive support across the entire student life cycle – from admission and matriculation to graduation and beyond the classroom. SASD works collaboratively with schools, colleges, and autonomous institutes to ensure a seamless and enriching academic journey for all students. This position sits with the Office of Information, Knowledge and Library Services (OIKLS). It is responsible for the provision of seamless access to information resources and library services critical for the NTU community’s teaching and research needs. We are looking for an individual with a working knowledge of evidence-based collection assessment strategies for the optimization of information resources and budget sustainability. The candidate will use a user-centric and data-informed approach to build a collection that is responsive, relevant, and aligned with the University’s commitment to academic and research excellence. **Responsibilities** * Conduct data-driven collection assessments using professional tools to identify overlaps, gaps, and optimisation opportunities, and propose actionable insights. * Develop and maintain dashboards and automated workflows to ensure accurate, timely updates and facilitate coordination across library teams. * Manage and enhance library-curated and special collections, ensuring accessibility, relevance, and user engagement through collaborative development and promotional activities. * Evaluate and negotiate resource subscriptions using evidence-based metrics, preparing justifications and documentation to support budget planning and renewal decisions. * Monitor library trends and collection metrics, perform regular checks for anomalies, and continuously improve collection development processes for quality and sustainability. **Requirements** * Degree in any discipline. * Candidates with past experience with library collection acquisitions, e-resource subscr
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