Audiovisual Archivist

[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.

As part of the National Archives of Singapore (NAS), the Audiovisual Archives department is responsible for managing the transfer, preservation, and access of Singapore’s broadcast archives, government, and private individual audiovisual records of archival value. The Collection Management Team in the Audiovisual Archives department ensures that records preserved at the NAS remain trustworthy, accessible and usable in the future. It oversees the selection, acquisition, appraisal and arrangement of the audiovisual collection in NAS. As an Audiovisual archivist in the Collection Management Team, you will ensure that international standards and best practices are maintained for the care and management of physical and digital audiovisual records and will have the opportunity to contribute to the dynamic fields of recordkeeping and preservation.

Location : National Archives of Singapore, 1 Canning Rise, Singapore 179868

Division/Dept : National Archives / Audiovisual Archives

[What you will be working on:]

• Develop strategies and frameworks for transfer and preservation of AV records
• Work with copyright owners such as public agencies, private producers and broadcasters to operationalise the transfers of AV records to NAS (e.g. troubleshoot problems, arrange logistics, address queries)
• Engage with stakeholders across NLB and external stakeholders on collaborative projects relating to AV preservation and exploration of technology to facilitate access.
• Project manage multi-year tender on digitisation of AV records; including planning for record preparation support for digitisation/digital preservation of audiovisual (AV) records by retrieval, filing and transfer of AV records; facilitating technical inspection; and improving and updating metadata of AV records in archival management system.
• Lead in the metadata documentation in department’s database; lead/co-lead database feature enhancements, improvements and revamp projects; and represent AVA in metadata improvement initiatives helmed by other departments and divisions.
• Liaise with vendors, temporary staff and volunteers supporting digitisation and documentation projects through task assignment, monitoring deliverables, training, and performance review.
• Explore new technologies for greater user experience in provision of access on AV records.
• Promote interest in NAS’ AV collection through public talks and other various platforms.

[What we are looking out for:]

• Preferably 2-5 years of experience in digital collection, digital records management or digitisation. Applicant with project management experience will be an advantage.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to exercise sound judgement.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills to collaborate and engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable dealing with uncertainty while embracing new challenges and working in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Possess interest in leveraging IT and technology to enhance user experience and work productivity.

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The successful candidate will be appointed on a 2-year contract in the first instance. We regret to inform that only successful candidates will be contacted.