National Library Board
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    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Website

    National Library Board

    Industry

    Arts & Cultural Services

    Company size

    1,001-5,000

    Primary location

    100 Victoria Street National Library Building
    Established on 1 September 1995 as a statutory board, the National Library Board (NLB) is an agency under the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI). NLB manages the National Library, 26 Public Libraries and the National Archives.NLB aims to promote reading, learning and information literacy by providing a trusted, accessible and globally-connected library and information service through the National Library and a comprehensive network of Public Libraries. By forging strategic partnerships to cultivate knowledge sharing, the libraries also encourage appreciation and awareness of Singapore’s history through their wide range of programmes and collection on Singapore and regional content.

    Reviews overview

    3.812 ratings in total
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    67%
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    92%
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    What’s it like working at National Library Board?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at the National Library Board appreciate the conducive work environment and opportunities for teamwork. They enjoy having access to read books and magazines during breaks, which is ideal for those passionate about reading. The organisation also provides many learning opportunities and a chance to interact with the public.

    However, there are some potential challenges, such as work that can be monotonous and repetitive, lacking challenges. Patrons sometimes shelve books incorrectly, causing disorganisation. There can also be periods of high workload when handling multiple customer demands simultaneously. Additionally, some employees perceive a lack of cohesiveness among senior management.

    Recent reviews

    4.0
    Library Shelving Asst
    Mar 2023
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    No Stress more family time
    The good thingsLess stress. More for a retirement job
    The challengesThe patrons shelve the books on the own however, they shelve it wrongly and cause a mess in the library
    3.0
    Security and Emergency Preparedness/Manager
    Jan 2023
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Working environment and challenges
    The good thingsRemuneration is quite good. Benefits are well taken care of. Working environment can be manage if one put in effort.
    The challengesWork can be monotonous, repetitive and lack challenges. Staff needs to be spoon feed with information even though information are readily available in the company's IT system.
    1.0
    Library packer
    Dec 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Very poor management,staff not friendly & willing to work together and bad boss
    The good thingsNothing good accept very near to mrt.
    The challengesStressful and must complete everything like robot.
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