(25 Oct 2021) Job title: Assistant Librarian (Resource Management) (PR0222/21-22)
The Hong Kong Baptist University Library now seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional for the position of Assistant Librarian (Resource Management). Reporting to the Head of Resource Management, the successful candidate will have the following major responsibilities:
- Organise and manage library materials acquisitions and subscription renewals (both electronic and physical);
- Manage the day-to-day library materials budget and payment operations;
- Engage in a broad range of electronic resource management activities;
- Evaluate library donations and exchange with other libraries or partners; and
- Assist in supervising supporting staff in the Resource Management Cluster.
Applicants should have (i) a good university degree with a recognised professional qualification in library and information science (MLIS or equivalent); (ii) 2 years’ post-qualification and relevant experience in universities; (iii) acquisitions experience in an academic library setting; (iv) experience with acquisition modules of a large-scale automated library systems, preferably Ex Libris Alma; (v) strong written and oral communication skills in English and Chinese; (vi) collaborative attitude in working with colleagues within and outside the Library; and (vii) knowledge of collection management operations (e.g. deselection) will be highly desirable.
The Library may appoint the suitable candidate with a post title different from what they have applied for to suit its operational needs.
Initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of 3 years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.
Post title and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (jobs.hkbu.edu.hk). Those not invited for interview 4 months after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at http://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions then applicable at the time of offer.
Closing date: 21 November 2021
