Library Assistant I/II (part-time) (several posts) [Appointment period: three to six months]
COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE) was founded in 2002 as a self-financed college of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). CPCE oversees the operation and development of its two educational units, namely Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) and School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED), with the aim of fostering synergy in providing quality education.
CPCE’s vision is to be a leading self-financing tertiary education institution in Hong Kong. With a mission to offer high quality tertiary education through flexible pathways, CPCE is dedicated to promoting scholarly activities which underpin teaching and learning excellence. CPCE is also committed to serving our society through collaboration and partnership with professional bodies, business, and community groups. The CPCE community is supported and empowered to develop and excel.
The College now invites applications for the following posts:
CPCE Library
Library Assistant I/II (part-time) (several posts) (Ref. 250530-03)
[Appointment period: three to six months]
Duties
The appointees will serve in one of the following areas and will be required to:
A) Resource Management
(a) assist in routine acquisition activities including deduplication, seeking quotations, placing orders, receiving and inspecting materials purchased;
(b) carry out simple copy cataloguing;
(c) handle administrative duties such as managing library supplies, furniture and equipment, and
(d) perform any other duties as assigned.
B) Academic Support
(a) assist in the promotion of learning and teaching enhancement activities and workshops;
(b) assist in the promotion and use of the library’s printed and electronic resources, and
(c) perform any other duties as assigned.
C) User Services
(a) support daily operations including handling counter services, monitoring turnstile access, conducting library patrols, performing inventory checks and shelving, etc.;
(b) provide support to new books processing, book display and other promotional activities, and
(c) perform any other duties as assigned.
The appointees will be required to work on shift duties in daytime/evening on weekdays and/or Saturdays.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) at least Grade E/Level 2 or equivalent in five subjects in HKCEE or HKDSEE including English Language (at least Grade C if Syllabus A), Chinese Language and Mathematics;
(b) five years of relevant working experience;
(c) good proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese;
(d) good interpersonal and customer service skills, and
(e) proficiency in computer applications including MS Word, Excel and Chinese word processing.
Possession of related library qualifications and working experience in academic libraries will be advantageous.
Applicants with higher qualifications but less experience will also be considered.
Full-time post-secondary students are welcome to apply.
Conditions of Service
An attractive remuneration rate will be offered.
Application
Please submit an application through CPCE’s career website https://jas.cpce-polyu.edu.hk/. Consideration of applications will commence on 6 June 2025 until the position is filled. The College’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.cpce-polyu.edu.hk/chro/personal-information-collection-statement-(pics)-for-recruitment/.
Note: College of Professional and Continuing Education Limited is an affiliate of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.