PAO YUE-KONG LIBRARY     

Library Assistant (Access Services) (two posts) (Ref. 19061406-E)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a)    assist in the day-to-day maintenance of the Library’s spatial environment and physical facilities, including book stacks, furniture and remote storage;

(b)    deliver circulation services at the Loan and Return Counter and perform shift duties during evenings, weekends and/or public holidays;

(c)    communicate to users the Library’s policies and procedures and implement Library’s regulations;

(d)    assist in the processing of Library card applications, compilation of statistics, collection of fines and issuance of overdue/recall notices or lost book billing;

(e)    handle inter-library book lending requests from other UGC-funded libraries via the Hong Kong Academic Library Link (HKALL);

(f)    update records in the integrated library system for titles selected for book exhibitions or new books on display;

(g)    support back office administrative duties;

(h)    support Library’s space enhancement or automation projects, such as the relocation of seating and shelving, and the implementation of RFID self-checking services; and

(i)    perform any other duties as assigned by the University Librarian or her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a)    five passes in HKCEE including English Language (at least Grade C if Syllabus A; Level 2 if results are obtained from 2007 onwards), Chinese Language (Level 2 if results are obtained from 2007 onwards) and Mathematics; or a combination of results in five HKDSE subjects of Level 2 in New Senior Secondary (NSS) subjects / "Attained" in Applied Learning subjects / Grade E in Other Language subjects, and the five subjects must include English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics;

(b)    at least five years of administrative or supervisory experience;

(c)    good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese;

(d)    proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel and Word; and

(e)    good customer services and interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work within a team.

Preference will be given to those applicants with a bachelor’s degree.
 
Remuneration and Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.  Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.  Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.

Application

Please refer to the "Application Method".  Consideration of applications will commence on 28 June 2019 until the position is filled.  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.