PAO YUE-KONG LIBRARY
 
Assistant Librarian II (Ref. 20090113-IE) 

Under the general direction of Associate Librarian (Digital Development and Services), the appointee will be responsible for developing and managing the Multimedia Commons, a communal workspace in the PolyU Library to support the use and creation of multimedia content in education and scholarship. He/She will lead a team of Technicians and Library Assistants to deliver media services as well as to develop the Library’s MakerMindset programme in i-Space to foster the development of digital skills and a creative mindset among students. The appointee will be required to:
 
Duties 

(a) develop Library services to facilitate the University community to use and create multimedia content for teaching, learning or research activities;

(b) lead a team of Technicians and Library Assistants to manage media resources, specialised AV equipment, recording studios, rooms equipped for group viewing and collaborative space for multimedia production;

(c) manage and establish policies and procedures for using the resources, equipment and spaces in the Multimedia Commons;

(d) provide assistance and instruction to students and faculty members on accessing and using media resources and facilities in the Multimedia Commons;

(e) plan and manage events and activities under the Library’s MakerMindset programme in i-Space to help students explore using emerging technologies, such as Virtual Reality and Internet-of-Things (IoT) in learning;

(f) perform shift duties at the Enquiry Counter; and

(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the University Librarian or his/her delegates from time to time

Qualifications 

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised degree with postgraduate qualification in Library Science or Information Science;

(b) demonstrated understanding of trends in providing media services to support instruction and learning;

(c) relevant experience, preferably in a large library operation or an academic library;

(d) excellent communication skills and good interpersonal, customer service and leadership skills; and

(e) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service 

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.

Application 

Please send a completed application form by post to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong or by clicking 立即申請 . Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/forms.php. If a separate curriculum vitae is to be provided, please still complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. Consideration of applications will commence on 15 September 2020 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php.
 
PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.