Senior Assistant Librarian / Assistant Librarian I (Systems and Academic Support)
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 post:
CPCE Library
Senior Assistant Librarian / Assistant Librarian I (Systems and Academic Support)
(Ref. 240614-02)
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) manage the Integrated Library System, discovery platform and other Library critical systems, including in-house developed databases;
(b) manage electronic resources, develop digital library applications, e-learning related systems and the Library website;
(c) oversee all library related information and communication technology applications;
(d) lead the Systems and Academic Support Section to provide a wide range of quality services;
(e) develop and implement new initiatives;
(f) liaise with internal and external service providers, and
(g) perform any other duties as assigned.
The appointee may be required to work on shift duties in evenings, weekends and on public holidays.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) a recognised degree and a professional qualification in Librarianship (MLS or equivalent);
(b) minimum eight years of solid professional and supervisory experience, including experience in systems development and management in academic libraries;
(c) working knowledge of Integrated Library System, discovery platform, UNIX, Linux, MS Windows server operating systems;
(d) experience in networking, software and Web application development including open source software development and user-interface design;
(e) knowledge and experience of programming such as Perl, .NET, PHP, XML, CSS, HTML, MySQL, Angular, JavaScript and web services based on various APIs;
(f) demonstrated supervisory and project management skills;
(g) the quality of being mature, independent, responsible, a good team member and an effective team leader, and
(h) a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
Applicants with less experience will be considered for the post of Assistant Librarian I.
Conditions of Service
An attractive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment 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.