Library Assistant I (several posts)
COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Founded by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), the College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE) oversees the operations of the Hong Kong Community College which offers quality sub-degree programmes for secondary school leavers and the School of Professional Education and Executive Development which offers professionally oriented academic award programmes for persons at various stages of their career, including top-up degree awards for associate degree and higher diploma graduates. There are four Academic Divisions in CPCE, namely Division of Business and Hospitality Management, Division of Languages and Communication, Division of Science, Engineering and Health Studies and Division of Social Sciences, Humanities and Design.
The College now invites applications for the following posts:
CPCE Libraries
Library Assistant I (several posts) (Ref. 230728-06)
Duties
Appointees will be required to perform duties in one of the following service areas and any other duties as assigned:
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 printed and electronic resources, and
(c) provide administrative support for technical processing of library materials.
Cataloguing
(a) perform copy cataloguing and classify library materials in various formats;
(b) maintain authority control for bibliographic records, and
(c) perform end-processing of new library materials.
Systems Support
(a) assist in maintaining library systems and databases;
(b) assist in designing, developing, and updating the library websites and web applications, and
(c) prepare statistical reports.
User Services
(a) perform user services comprising circulation, enquiry, shelving and collection maintenance,
(b) assist in user area maintenance and promotion of library activities, and
(c) assist users in the use of library services, resources and facilities.
Appointees will be required to work on shift duties in daytime/evening time on weekdays and/or Saturdays on either the PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus or PolyU West Kowloon Campus.
Qualifications
Applicants should have the following qualifications and qualities:
(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 or above;
(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 complete the job application form which is available on http://www.cpce-polyu.edu.hk/chro/app_form/ and send it to the Human Resources Office, College of Professional and Continuing Education via email [email protected]. Applicants who wish to provide separate curriculum vitae should still complete the job application form for facilitating the recruitment process. Recruitment will continue until the positions are filled.
Note: College of Professional and Continuing Education Limited is an affiliate of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.