LIBRARY ASSISTANT III

The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

Company Industries：Education

Job Information

Post Date：2017-05-17
Career Level：Entry Level
Location：Not Specified
Salary：Salary negotiable
Employment Type：Contract, Temporary
Job Function：Creative / Design Librarian Others

Job Description

The postholder reports to the Assistant Librarian II (Reference and Instructional Services). He/She will assist in collecting, accessioning and processing Academy production files and AV materials.

The postholder should be prepared to perform regular and shift duties in both libraries at the Wanchai and Bethanie campus; and will be required to work on evenings, weekends and on public holidays.

Applicants should:

have completed secondary education, with at least 5 passes in HKCEE including English Language (at least Grade C if Syllabus A / Level 2 from 2007) and Chinese Language at least Level 2 from 2007), or at least 5 subjects attaining Level 2 in HKDSE including English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics;
have good computer skills, knowledge in Chinese and English word-processing and spreadsheets are required;
have knowledge of different AV formats and format conversion are required;
be attentive to details and figures, self-motivated, and able to work as a team;
have good command of spoken and written English and Chinese including Putonghua.
have service-oriented work attitude;

Preference will be given to those who have:

knowledge in using a library system and experience in maintaining AV and multimedia equipment;
ne year of library experience preferred;

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

Appointment will be made on a two-year contract, with possibility of renewal, subject to mutual agreement. A gratuity payment equal up to 10% of basic salary earned during the contract period will be payable upon satisfactory completion of contract. Fringe benefits include leave, medical and dental benefits. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

APPLICATIONS

Please apply in writing with full résumé, expected salary and copies of academic qualifications. Applications with reference code ‘LAIII’ clearly marked on the envelope should be sent to the Human Resources Office, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, No. 1 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, or by clicking "Apply Now", or fax to 25848953on or before 31 May 2017.

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only.

Company Info

The Registry, in collaboration with Schools and various academic and administrative departments, supports the development of academic regulations and policies, and ensures consistent and fair implementation of policies and regulations relating to study programmes. The Registry provides secretarial support to the Academic Board and its key boards and committees at institutional level. It acts as an expert provider of fundamental Academy-wide academic services spanning the full study cycle from admission to graduation. It is the Academy’s executive arm in establishing quality assurance and enhancement system and practices and developing quality culture.

The postholder will assist their supervisors to coordinate operations and projects within the Registry and provide administrative support to ensure quality delivery of the services. While the postholder may be assigned predominantly to one service area within the Registry, there are likely to be opportunities to gain experience across various teams and projects as needs arise. The successful candidate will be initially posted to the Assessment and Course Registration Team.

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