Library Assistant (Digital Initiatives & Technologies) (Ref. 261029014-IE)

PAO YUE-KONG LIBRARY

Library Assistant (Digital Initiatives & Technologies) (Ref. 261029014-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to: 

(a) assist in maintaining digital collections by creating basic metadata and uploading thesis and course program files from departments;

(b) support the PolyU Digital Collections Portal by digitising and uploading files, such as rare books and publications from PolyU Press and the donor manuscript collection;

(c) help manage the PolyU theses and dissertations upload process and handle general enquiries from the Graduate School or relevant departments;

(d) perform shift duties in the evening, on weekends and/or public holidays; and

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

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have 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 subjects / "Attained" in Applied Learning subjects / Grade E in Other Language subjects, and the five subjects must include English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics plus at least five years of relevant experience; or a recognized Certificate or Diploma or an equivalent qualification;

(b) have a good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese;

(c) be proficient in Microsoft Office software including Excel and Word;

(d) have hands-on experience in handling digital collections, including data aggregation, creating metadata and digitisation; and

(e) have good customer service, interpersonal and communication skills, and be able to work within a team.

Preference will be given to applicants with a bachelor's degree.

Preference will also be given to those with proficiency in AI applications, and/or work experience in using integrated library systems such as Ex Libris Alma or Primo.

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.  

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/general).  Consideration of applications will commence on 12 November until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

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