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Assistant Librarian

2-4 Years

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Job Description

Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Haking Wong)
Department / Section : Learning Resources Centre
Ref. no : C/HW-LRC/ALIB/12/25-AP1
Major Duties:
(a)
To catalogue and classify books and materials in printed and electronic formats, including original and copy cataloguing
(b)
To acquire resources for the Learning Resources Centre (LRC) and development of different formats of learning resources
(c) To manage serial collections and assist in e-learning support
(d) To provide reference services to LRC users and managing circulation services
(e) To plan and deliver LRC orientations and workshops, and assist in promotion and implementation of user services
(f) To plan, budget and administer LRC projects
(g) To tabulate and evaluate statistics on usage of LRC service
(h) To oversee operations of Technical or Reader Services of LRC and
(i) To manage, supervise and train a team of LRC supporting staff.
Requirements:
(a)
A recognised degree in Librarianship, or membership of Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (MCLIP), or a Post-Graduate Diploma in Librarianship, or a Master's Degree in Library Science or equivalent
(b)

At least 2 years experience in original and copy cataloguing, preferably with experience and knowledge of academic libraries, smart devices and e-library applications such as PressReader, HyRead, Flipster and practical knowledge in Alma Library System
(c) Good communication, interpersonal, administrative, problem solving and organization skills and
(d) Good command of spoken and written Chinese and English, preferably including Putonghua.
Notes:
(1)
The initial posting is in IVE(Haking Wong). The appointee(s) may be posted to other work locations to suit the operational needs.
(2)

Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.
(3)
The appointee will be required to work irregular hours or shifts and perform duties on Saturdays or Sundays as necessary.


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Job ID: 135461239