Arts Information Centre (AIC) is a new initiative set up by Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) at the Tai Po Arts Centre. AIC serves as a reference library for arts practitioners, academic researchers, and the general public to access arts materials of arts activities funded, supported or organised by HKADC. We are now looking for a caliber to support the development of the AIC.

Responsibilities:

• To build and maintain updated records of AIC database through compiling, gathering and organising ADC’s reports and documents
• To offer services and assistance for the concerned personnel to access the AIC records
• To develop policies and services of the AIC, including but not limited to the cataloguing system, circulation service, the information service, donation policy, management and operational guidelines
• To assist the overall strategic planning and management of the AIC(s), including the regular liaison with internal and external personnel and institutions
• To provide technical and logistic support, which includes but not limited to train and supervise junior staff and helpers to provide services for AIC visitors, draft related papers and reports for AIC-related committees and working groups

Requirements:

• A recognized degree plus a professional qualification in Librarianship, Library and Information Science, or equivalent
• A minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification relevant experience in library service, familiar with cataloguing practice and procedure
• Good knowledge of automated library system, cataloguing, databases and records management. Previous experience in setting up an information center or library, knowledge of copyright and digital rights management, understanding the latest development of reference or research libraries or the local arts scene will be advantage
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and good time management skills with proven administrative ability and IT skills
• A strong sense of responsibility, and self-motivated

Salary offered will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested persons, please send CV with details on education and work experience, stating salary history and expected salary, and indicating your earliest availability to the Human Resources Department, 10/F, 1063 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong no later than 24 August 2020. Please quote the job reference on the envelope.

Applicants not invited for interview within 16 weeks from the closing date for application may assume that their applications are unsuccessful. Personal data collected will be treated in strictest confidence and will only be used for recruitment purposes. HKADC reserves the right to consider late applications and not to make appointment for the post advertised. We do not accept applications through e-mail or fax.

HKADC is an Equal Opportunities Employer