Library Assistant I/II (several posts)
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 (several posts) (Ref. 240614-04)
Duties
The appointees will serve one of the following service areas and be required to:
A) Resource Management
(a) assist in the management of acquisition activities including deduplication, seeking quotations, placing orders, receiving and inspecting materials purchased;
(b) carry out simple copy cataloguing;
(c) liaise with library vendors and binders, and
(d) perform any duties as assigned.
B) Academic Support
(a) assist in the planning and implementation of learning and teaching enhancement activities and workshops;
(b) assist in the promotion and use of the library’s printed and electronic resources;
(c) provide administrative support for the technical processing of library materials, and
(d) perform any other duties as assigned.
C) Systems Support
(a) assist in maintaining library systems and databases;
(b) assist in designing, developing, and updating the library websites and web applications;
(c) prepare statistical reports, and
(d) perform any other duties as assigned.
D) User Services
(a) perform various user services tasks including circulation, handling user enquiries, shelving and maintaining the collection;
(b) assist in the supervision of user area maintenance and promotion of library activities;
(c) assist users in the use of library services, resources and facilities, and
(d) perform any other duties as assigned.
The appointees will be required to work on shift duties in daytime/evening time 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 good knowledge of graphic design or web development tools will be advantageous.
Applicants with higher qualifications but less experience will also be considered.
Conditions of Service
An attractive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointments will be made on a two-year contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.
Application
Please submit an application through CPCE’s career website https://jas.cpce-polyu.edu.hk/. Consideration of applications will commence on 28 June 2024 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.