Library Officer / Assistant Library Officer (Circulation) (LIB) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Circulation Management, Staff Supervision, Interlibrary Loans, Rapido System, Alma System, Primo System, Integrated Library Management System, Collection Management, Inventory Management, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, English Proficiency, Chinese Proficiency, Putonghua Proficiency, Analytical Thinking

Industry

Description

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA. For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk. We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Library: Major Duites and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Supervising and coordinating operations of the Circulation section of the Library; Assisting in staff supervision and training, and policy review and implementation; Handling library user enquires and liaising with internal and external parties; Assisting in the management of collection, stack, overall physical space and inventory; Supervising and coordinating the resources sharing activities that collaborate with local and overseas partners; Assisting in general administrative duties including office management, event organization, and budgeting; Assisting in library automation, collection maintenance and other special projects; Performing counter and shift duties during weekdays, weekends and public holidays; and Performing any other duties as assigned by the University Librarian or his/her nominee(s). Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: A recognised university degree, preferably in library and information science or related disciplines; Relevant post-qualification work experience. Candidates with experience in providing Interlibrary Loans Services to other institutions, particularly through the use of the Rapido library resource sharing system in an academic library setting will be advantageous; Experience in and knowledge of an Integrated Library Management System, preferably the Alma and Primo systems; Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (preferably including Putonghua); Strong problem-solving, interpersonal and organizational skills; and Good analytical/logical sense, self-motivated and with a strong sense of responsibility. Candidates with less relevant experience may be considered for appointment as Assistant Library Officer. Candidates may be invited to attend a written test. Terms and Conditions for Appointment An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Responsibilities

The appointee will supervise and coordinate the operations of the Library's Circulation section, including staff training and policy implementation. Key duties include managing collections, handling user inquiries, and coordinating resource sharing with local and overseas partners.