Research Librarian (Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine)

About the role

The Research Librarian (Science, Technology, Engineering and Medicine) supports NUS's academic mission by advancing interdisciplinary teaching, learning and research. The post holder works within the Education, Research and Enterprise Partnerships (EREP) cluster, which partners faculty, departments, researchers and students to curate and integrate library programmes, collections and services. The role covers teaching digital, information and media literacy, providing research support across the research lifecycle, curating learning resources and engaging stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver library programmes that build information, digital and media literacy skills across subject disciplines, using varied teaching approaches and integrating subject expertise with faculty.
• Provide research consultations to students, faculty and researchers, and guide them on using library resources, databases and research tools.
• Respond to enquiries accurately and in a timely manner.
• Build partnerships with academic departments and other stakeholders to co-create programmes and services, and promote library services through outreach.
• Evaluate and develop subject-specific collections and promote their use in learning programmes and consultations.
• Stay current with developments in assigned subject areas and emerging pedagogies and tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in STEM disciplines; a Master's in library and information science, a research master's or a PhD is an added advantage.
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships with faculty and stakeholders, and aptitude for customer service and continuous improvement.
• Relevant experience in an academic or research environment, or familiarity with research resources and methods such as systematic reviews, is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Excellent communication, presentation and instructional skills, and strong interpersonal, networking and negotiation skills.
• Project management skills, able to work independently and in teams.
• Understanding of core library domains such as information literacy, research and information services, collection development and loans services.