Position Summary:

The post-holder is expected to support the operation of the College Library. He/She will be responsible for:

• Liaising with academic staff in collection development;
• Collaborating with academic staff to organize library activities;
• Supervising paraprofessional staff in circulation, cataloging, classification and other organization of learning resource materials to assure maximum accessibility and usefulness;
• Designing and carrying out library training programmes for academic staff and students;
• Assisting students to devise and execute a search strategy;
• Selecting and sharing library and subject information via email, Facebook and other channels to both staff and students;
• Being familiar with the library management system to improve user experience;
• Providing statistics and reports for librarian on strategically planning;
• Providing information and feedback in the preparation of budget proposals, and for additional capital projects;
• Taking on any other duties as deemed necessary by the Librarian.

Requirements:

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

1. Be a holder of Bachelor Degree in library and information services or related discipline;
2. Have a minimum of three years’ experience in the academic library setting;
3. Have the ability to work meticulously and independently;
4. Be self-motivated, well-mannered and a team player;
5. Have good computer skills;
6. Have knowledge of LMS Koha;
7. Be good at both written and spoken English and Chinese; and
8. Be willing to work on staggered schedules to support the operation of the library. (The library opening hours will normally be between 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on weekdays, and tentatively between 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays.)

Salary and Fringe Benefits:

Appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract, renewable subject to performance.

Remuneration is competitive and will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. The College offers group medical insurance, staff development support, research grant, annual leave and sick leave, and Mandatory Provident Fund to eligible appointee.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to:

1. Submit an application letter with a full curriculum vitae, and copies of all graduate transcripts, and the names and contact details of two references.
2. Specify in the application letter current/latest salary and expected salary.
3. Send applications to HR Office, Yew Chung Community College by clicking "Apply Now"

Application closing date: The College will review applications immediately and applications will be accepted until the post is filled.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Important notes to Applicants:

1. All prospective appointees will be requested to undergo the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) and a medical check at the advanced stage of the recruitment process.
2. The College plans to move to a new campus (2 Tin Wan Hill Road, Tin Wan, Aberdeen, Hong Kong) around summer 2018.
3. After the approval of the upgrade of the current College to the new degree-granting College, staff will be migrated to the new College.

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