Assistant Library Officer (Research Support & Archives)
Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.
Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.
Applications are now invited for the following post:
Assistant Library Officer (Research Support & Archives)
Library
(Post Ref.:24/440)
Responsibilities
- Support the provision and implementation of a suite of services to support activities arisen throughout the research lifecycle, including but not limited to research consultation, open access, researcher identity management, research impact and analytics
- Assist to manage University’s Research Information Management System (RIMS) and Digital publishing platform
- Assist to design and develop graphical or multi-media materials to support training events, webpage development or other public showcases
- Support digitization and publishing activities to disseminate intellectual outputs or creative works produced by Lingnan community
- Shift duties on evenings, weekends and public holidays will be required
- Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)
Requirements
- A recognized university degree in any disciplines
- Good data skills, with interest in developing data analytics
- Knowledge of graphical / web design software (e.g. Illustrator, Photoshop or InDesign)
- Knowledge of website coding will be an advantage
- Attentive to details
- Good command of both written and verbal English and Chinese
- Ability to work in teams and independently
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Fresh graduates will also be considered
Candidates with less/more experience will also be considered for appointment at the relevant rank.
Salary and Fringe Benefits
The rank and commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund and gratuity.
Application Procedure (online application only)
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We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.