Access Services Librarian

Description

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Access Services Librarian (at the rank of Assistant Manager I/II)

Library 

(Post Ref.: 24/115)

Reporting to the Associate Librarian or his/her delegate, the appointee will work in the Access Services team of the Library to undertake the following responsibilities with 80% in Access Services and 20% in Learning Support and Liaison.

Responsibilities

• Assist to plan and implement policies, procedures and management of access services and resources sharing services, as well as management of the physical library premises and facilities
• Manage the daily operation of the access services, including managing operating budget, developing and maintaining counter roster, compiling statistics reports, supervising and training staff
• Collaborate with the Learning Support team for information literacy and liaison activities
• Organize and conduct workshops and seminars
• Represent the Library and participate in different committees and task forces both internally and externally
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and University Librarian
• Shift duties on evenings, weekends and public holidays will be required

Salary and Fringe Benefits

The rank and commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund and gratuity.

Application Procedure (online application only)

Applicants are invited to submit their applications and resumes at our online system https://lingnan.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/2306?c=lingnan.  Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. 

We are an equal opportunities employer.  Review of applications will continue until the post is filled.  Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search.  We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, particularly in the humanities, business or social sciences
• Recognized professional qualifications in Librarianship (MLS or equivalent)
• At least three years of relevant post-qualification working experience in libraries, preferably in academic libraries
• Proven ability to deal with the public, manage staff and organize complex projects
• A good command of English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua)
• Ability to work independently and in teams

Candidates with less/more experience will also be considered for appointment at the relevant rank.