Position Summary

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

• Assisting in purchase and acquisition logistics
• Cataloging and classifying library materials in various formats
• Managing and maintaining serial collection
• Performing circulation services
• Handling basic reference enquiries
• Assisting to update the library website
• Processing and filing documents
• Taking on other duties as assigned by the Librarian.

Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Holder of High Diploma in library and information services or related discipline
• Experience in academic library setting would be an advantage
• Ability to work meticulously and independently
• Self-motivated, well-mannered and a team player
• Have good computer skills and knowledge of LMS Koha
• Good at both written and spoken English and Chinese
• Willing to work on staggered schedules

Salary and Fringe Benefits:

Initial appointment will normally be made on a renewable 24-month contract.

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

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 three references.
2. Specify in the application letter current/latest salary and expected salary
3. Send applications to the Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education by "Apply Now".
4. The College will review applications immediately and applications will be accepted until the posts are filled.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Important notes to Applicants:

1. Appointees will have to undergo a medical examination.  Reimbursement of costs subject to a ceiling is applicable.
2. Local applicants will have to undergo a Sexual Conviction Record Check / Overseas applicants will have to present a police report before appointment can be confirmed. 

The College also reserves the right to make an appointment by invitation.

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

Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (YCCECE) was recently upgraded from Yew Chung Community College (YCCC) and is a member of the Yew Chung Education Foundation (YCEF) in Hong Kong, which, together with its sister schools in Mainland China and the USA, offers bilingual international education at Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary levels. Our network of schools currently serves more than 10,000 students.

YCCECE, building on the achievement of YCCC and the strengths of YCEF, is a provider of high quality post-secondary programmes with special niche in Early Childhood Education (ECE). It is now the first and only specialist ECE degree-awarding institution in Hong Kong which incorporates in its programmes the most advanced knowledge and approaches in ECE from around the world. Our boutique-sized College values and promotes interactive learning, small-class teaching and hands-on experiences. Being an English-speaking College with an international faculty, we also attract non-Chinese-speaking students, and take pride in our staff and student diversity.

The Collegeoffers a Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education (BEdECE) Programme with entry to Year 1 of a 4-year full-time study and with Senior Year Entry in full-time and part-time study, a 2-year Higher Diploma Programme in Early Childhood Education (HDECE) and a 1-year Diploma in Early Childhood Studies (DECS) programme. The BEdECE & HDECE programmesqualifytheir graduates to be registered in Hong Kong as Kindergarten Teachers, Child Care Workers, Child Care Supervisors, and Special Child Care Workers. Further information about the College and its Programmes can be obtained at www.yccece.edu.hk.