Temporary Library Assistant (LIB) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bibliographic Records, Data Collection, Collection Management, Library Services, User Enquiries, Interpersonal Skills, Computer Skills, English Proficiency, Chinese Proficiency, Customer Orientation

Industry

Higher Education

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 Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Assisting in creating, enhancing and maintaining bibliographic, item and authority records for library materials in various formats; Assisting in collecting relevant data and information for collection development and management to prepare reports to support management decisions; Assisting in the acquisition and subscription of library materials; Assisting in the management of collection, stack, overall physical space and inventory; Assisting in promoting the use of library services and resources; Handling library user enquiries and liaising with internal and external parties; 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: At least 5 subjects with Level 2 in HKDSE or equivalent, including English & Chinese Languages and Mathematics (holder of the Certificate of Library Assistant will be an advantage); Good computer skills including English and Chinese word-processing and spreadsheet applications; Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (preferably including Putonghua); Customer-oriented, strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated with sense of responsibility; and Experience in and knowledge of library related work is preferred. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidates will be appointed on a temporary full-time contract for the employment term of 6 months. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions. 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 assist in creating and maintaining bibliographic records, as well as managing library materials and promoting library services. They will also handle user enquiries and perform various duties as assigned.