Term Assistant Librarian(O/YC(KB)-LRC/Term_ALIB/04/24) - Hiring Now

We are on the lookout for an ambitious Term Assistant Librarian(O/YC(KB)-LRC/Term_ALIB/04/24) to join our amazing team at Vocational Training Council in null New Territories
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If you are strong in people management, communication and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Term Assistant Librarian(O/YC(KB)-LRC/Term_ALIB/04/24) at Vocational Training Council today!

Major Duties: (a) To manage book budget and acquire LRC resources; (b) To manage serial collection and assist in e-learning support; (c) To catalogue and classify books and materials in printed and electronic formats, including original and copy cataloguing; (d) To provide reference services to LRC users; (e) To manage circulation and inter-library loan services; (f) To assist in delivery of LRC orientations and workshops; (g) To plan and administer LRC projects on maintenance and development; (h) To oversee operations of the technical or reader services of the LRC; (i) To manage, supervise and train a team of LRC supporting staff; and (j) To promote and implement the digital newspapers and magazines reading service in the LRC. Requirements: (a) A recognised degree in Librarianship, or a relevant discipline; Associateship of the Library Association; Post-graduate Diploma in Librarianship; Master’s degree in Library Science; or equivalent (b) At least 2 years’ experience in original and copy cataloguing, preferably with experience and knowledge of academic libraries, smart devices and e-library applications such as PressReader, HyRead and Flipster to promote and implement the digital newspapers and magazines reading service in libraries or educational institutions; (c) Good communication, interpersonal, administrative and organisation skills; and (d) Good command of spoken and written Chinese and English, preferably including Putonghua. Notes: (1) Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply. (2) The appointee will be required to work irregular hours or shifts and perform duties on Saturdays or Sundays as necessary. (3) The appointee will be required to oversee the operation of LRC in Youth Colleges (Kowloon Bay, Kwai Chung, Tin Shui Wai), Hotel and Tourism Institute / Chinese Culinary Institute / International Culinary Institute (Pokfulam).

Benefits of working as a Term Assistant Librarian(O/YC(KB)-LRC/Term_ALIB/04/24) in null New Territories:

● Excellent benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package