Temporary Library Assistant (Chinese Medicine Library) (23241229)
Responsibilities:
- Perform a wide variety of duties at the library service counter, such as circulating/locating library materials, answering inquiries, providing assistance and support to users in the use of the facilities and equipment, and processing books;
- Perform shelf-reading and shelving of library materials according to standard library classification systems on a regular basis to ensure that assigned areas are neat and orderly facilitate convenient access to books on shelves;
- Assist in library projects, such as library renovation project (book resensitising, book deselection and collection relocation), book digitisation project (book scanning), library digital project (data processing), etc.;
- Provide front-line service counter shift duties in the evenings, on weekends, and on public holidays as assigned;
- Troubleshoot minor problems for PCs, printers, equipment, copiers, etc.;
- Undertake any other duties and/or contribute to occasional tasks as assigned by their supervisor, the Deputy University Librarian, or the University Librarian as necessary; and
- Maintain a welcoming environment in the library by enforcing library regulations and upholding standards of user etiquette.
Requirements:
- Good written and oral communication skills in both English and Chinese (including Putonghua);
- Good working knowledge of the circulation module of the Library’s integrated management system (i.e. Alma) is preferred;
- Thorough understanding of library call number systems, especially LC Classification and Chinese Library Classification (中國圖書館分類法, CLC) is preferred;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to handle users’ inquiries, suggestions, complaints, etc. patiently, courteously and tactfully;
- Fundamental skills in locating library materials in the online library discovery service (i.e. Primo) is preferred;
- Understanding of essential elements in a bibliographic citation to library materials;
- Good working knowledge of operating & troubleshooting PCs, scanners, printers, photocopiers, etc.;
- Knowledge in Chinese input method Entry, Canva, Microsoft Teams & Microsoft Word, Excel etc.; and
- A strong emphasis on punctuality, reliability, and responsibility is essential for this role.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after the submission of applications may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.
Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.