The Library is looking for an Assistant Officer to join the Monographs Team in the Resource Management section. The team is responsible for acquiring books in both print and electronic formats, managing metadata and access, reporting and analyzing usage data.

Major duties of the appointee include placing and receiving orders, processing payments, routine maintenance of electronic resources, maintaining catalog records, collecting usage statistics, and descriptive cataloging. In addition, the appointee is expected to take shift duties at the service counter, and participate in various library works as assigned.

Applicants should have at least 5 passes including English (min. Grade C if Syllabus A or level 2 if results were obtained from 2007 onwards) and Chinese in the HKCEE; or 5 subjects, including English Language and Chinese Language, attaining level 2 or above (or equivalent) in the HKDSE. The ideal candidates should have working knowledge of MS Office applications, proficiency in both written and spoken Chinese and English as well as Chinese word processing. They should have strong analytical skills, self-motivation, attention to details and ability to work in a team. Priority will be given to candidates who have work experience in academic libraries, especially in functions relating to acquisitions, cataloging, electronic resources management, or integrated library systems, although such background is not a must. (Duration: 2 years, renewable)

(Applicants who have applied earlier to the same position need not re-apply.)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave and medical benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Application Procedure

In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only. To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website (https://hkustcareers.ust.hk) and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before Thursday, 24 October 2024. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission. We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.

Reporting to the Head (Resource Management), the appointee will be responsible for managing the acquisitions, metadata records, and access of serials collections. The appointee will:

• Assist in the daily operations of the serials team
• Liaise with vendors and publishers on complex acquisitions issues related to sourcing, selecting, and ordering library materials
• Assist in managing collection budget and expenditure
• Oversee the management of electronic resource lifecycles
• Troubleshoot access problems
• Lead usage harvesting projects and compile usage analysis reports
• Create and manage metadata for the discovery of library collections
• Manage weeding projects and records removal
• Be a resource of the application of metadata for bibliographic control of all intellectual and research output, including but not limited to monographs, journal articles and research data.
• Participate in library-wide projects and committees as needed

Applicants should have an MLS degree or equivalent in addition to a bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of post-qualification library experience, preferably in acquisitions or electronic resources management in an academic library. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment, and a learning mindset. Knowledge of Open Access publishing, OCLC system and Alma; experience with CONSER cataloging, RDA, MARC21, and linked data will be an advantage. (Duration: 2 years, renewable)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave and medical benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Application Procedure

In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only. To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website (https://hkustcareers.ust.hk) and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before Thursday, 17 October 2024. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission. We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.