Assistant Library Officer

The appointee will be required to (1) assist in the acquisition of library materials in both print and electronic formats, undertaking tasks including placing and receiving orders as well as handling payment transactions; (2) provide technical and administrative support, and compile statistical data related to acquisitions; (3) discharge operational duties relating to circulation services, information enquiries, shelving and collections maintenance; (4) work at service counters on a shift basis, including at evenings and on weekends; and (5) carry out other duties as assigned by the supervisors or the University Librarian.

Applicants should have (1) a recognized Degree or Higher Diploma, preferably in library information management related disciplines; (2) a familiarity with the academic library systems and discovery services; (3) a reasonably high level of proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); (4) an ability to work independently and/ or within a team and to perform duties in a self-motivated, collegial and responsible manner.

Fresh graduates are welcome to apply, but preference will be given to applicants who are conversant with academic library operations.