Assistant Librarian II (Academic Support) (Ref. 260727005-IE)

PAO YUE-KONG LIBRARY
 
Assistant Librarian II (Academic Support) (Ref. 260727005-IE)
 
Duties
 
The appointee will work with a team of professional librarians and support staff to deliver quality library services to support the University’s research and learning initiatives.  He/She will be required to:  
 
(a) develop and advance the Library’s information and AI literacy programmes by collaborating with Faculty to integrate AI literacy and emerging technologies into the curriculum;
 
(b) provide reference services, in-depth instructional and consultation services for students and Faculty on finding, using, managing and evaluating information, with an emphasis on ethical application of AI tools in research and learning;
 
(c) advise and support researchers across the research lifecycle, from utilising AI-powered and citation management tools, to optimise research dissemination, preservation, and impact, while developing innovative digital services to support the University’s research initiatives;
 
(d) collaboratively create multimedia instructional content, such as online guides and videos, to enhance the Library’s e-learning support, strategically leveraging AI tools where appropriate;
 
(e) serve as the Faculty Librarian for the assigned Faculty/School, conducting targeted outreach and needs assessment to align Library services and collection development (print and digital) with Faculty teaching and research priorities; and
 
(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the University Librarian or her delegates.
 
Qualifications
 
Applicants should have:
 
(a) a recognised degree with a postgraduate qualification in Library Science or Information Science or a related discipline;
 
(b) at least five years of relevant professional and supervisory experience, preferably in an academic library setting with involvement in AI-related projects or initiatives;
 
(c) a proven track record in library instruction and reference services, with AI literacy and the ability to apply AI tools in a research context;
 
(d) familiarity with the academic research environment, demonstrated by the ability to effectively communicate emerging trends in AI literacy, open science and open access, and research impact metrics;
 
(e) excellent instructional, communication and interpersonal skills; and
 
(f) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.
 
Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement(s) need not re-apply.  
 
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/management). Consideration of applications will commence on 10 August 2026 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/.
 
PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.  To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.