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Senior Information Assistant (Library & Information Services Centre) [NIE]

Singapore National Technological University S$2,800–S$4,000 per month*
Job Description

The Senior Information Assistant supports daily library and information services at the National Institute of Education. Typical duties include assisting users with enquiries, circulation and borrowing services, shelving and retrieving materials, maintaining library records, supporting digital resources, and helping with routine administrative or service-improvement tasks. Candidates are generally expected to have relevant experience in library, information, customer service, or administrative work, good communication skills, basic computer literacy, and a service-oriented attitude. Familiarity with library management systems, online databases, cataloguing, or educational environments would be advantageous. The role requires accuracy, reliability, teamwork, professionalism, and the ability to work independently while handling regular interaction with students, staff, and visitors.

Company Info

Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major research-intensive university located in western Singapore. It is internationally recognised for engineering, technology, science, education, business, and interdisciplinary research. The university operates a large residential campus with extensive academic, research, library, and student-support facilities. Its National Institute of Education (NIE) is Singapore's main teacher education institute and contributes to teacher training, educational research, and professional development across the region. NTU employs academic, professional, administrative, technical, and support staff from Singapore and around the world. The university offers a multicultural working environment, strong links with industry and government, and access to modern facilities. Library and information-services employees support teaching, research, teacher education, and the day-to-day learning needs of the university community.

Destination Guide

Singapore offers opportunities in education, technology, finance, healthcare, logistics, research, hospitality, and public services. Its workforce is international, and English is the main language used at work. The culture is multicultural, orderly, and fast-paced, with Chinese, Malay, Indian, and global influences. Public transport is efficient, healthcare is high quality, and the island is generally safe, though accommodation and daily expenses can be high. Popular housing choices include apartments, condominiums, and shared rooms near MRT stations. Foreign employees usually need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass, or Work Permit, depending on qualifications and salary; approval is handled by the Ministry of Manpower. New arrivals should arrange a valid employment contract, housing, health coverage, banking, and tax registration. Singapore's tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain, while its food, parks, shopping, and regional travel connections provide an active lifestyle.

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