Hong Kong Baptist University - Library

Assistant Librarians (Information Services) (PR112-2/07-08)

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With the planned implementation of a 4-year undergraduate programme as part of Hong Kong’s academic policy and the goal of continually providing an appropriate suite of innovative and responsive services to our users, the Information Services section seeks two service-oriented librarians to join its team. While continually strengthening its historical commitment to “whole person education”, the University is currently redesigning its undergraduate curriculum, expanding its postgraduate programmes, placing an increased emphasis on research excellence, and adopting outcomes-based teaching and learning principles. How will this affect the Library’s roles, resources, services, and spaces? We invite you to help us answer this important and exciting question. The successful applicants will have the opportunity to work with a highly dedicated and imaginative team that has recently begun to re-envision the Library in light of new institutional priorities. Reporting to the Head of Information Services, the appointees will be responsible for providing high quality reference, research and instructional services in a variety of modes – in person, on our website, through instructional/promotional materials, in user-populated web environments, and throughout the University’s learning environments. Special projects, liaison roles with faculty, and a wide variety of public service duties will be integral to both positions. Shift duties for evenings/weekends/holidays are required.

Applicants must possess an MLS or equivalent qualification (local or overseas) and be able to demonstrate current knowledge of academic library resources, systems, services and trends. He/She must have strong interpersonal and presentation skills, and be able to work independently and collaboratively with people inside and outside of the library. Demonstrated interest and aptitude for technology-related projects that improve/expand information services are necessary. Excellent communication skills in English are required, and at least one of the two available positions requires Chinese language (preferably Putonghua) as well. Experience in providing library instruction is highly desirable; and, genuine enjoyment of teaching and assisting users is essential.

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to write in response to the requirements and fill in the application form which is obtainable (a) by downloading from: [http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~pers]; or (b) by fax at 3411-7799 (local line only); or (c) in person from the Personnel Office, Hong Kong Baptist University, Level 7, Shaw Tower, 34 Renfrew Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon. Completed application form should be sent to the same address. Please quote PR number on all correspondence. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at [http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~pers/job].

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms & conditions then applicable at the time of offer.

Closing date: 14 June 2008