Associate Librarian (Scholarly Resources & Digital Strategies)
(PR0086/18-19)
Hong Kong Baptist University Library invites applications for a
creative, forward-thinking, energetic and collaborative Associate
Librarian to lead, coordinate, and manage the Library’s Scholarly
Resources & Digital Strategies Division. As the Library continuously
enhances its provision of scholarly resources, this person will lead
efforts to expand the Library’s digital scholarship programs and to
transform the Library’s approach to the acquisition, processing, and
management of its physical and electronic collections. The successful
candidate is one who can balance practical solutions with creative
problem-solving, is passionate about assessment, leads the adoption of
new technologies, and is responsive to the needs of stakeholders.
Reporting to, as well as advising and assisting, the University
Librarian, the successful candidate will serve as a key member of the
Library’s senior management team. He/She will assume a vital role in the
development and implementation of strategic initiatives, the
coordination and leading of cross-functional project teams for enhancing
the services, operations and developing library policies, while
overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Division.
Applicants should possess a recognised degree plus an MLS or equivalent
qualification, with at least ten years of appropriate post-qualification
experience in academic libraries, and at least five years at a
managerial level, carrying considerable responsibility. Applicants must
be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of academic library
resources, systems, services, and trends. Applicants should also possess
strong interpersonal skills and be able to work both independently and
collaboratively with a diverse range of people within and outside the
Library. Strong service orientation, ability to manage multiple
department operations in a dynamic and changing environment,
demonstrated excellent leadership and supervisory skills, solid project
management experience, as well as experience performing research,
compiling and analysing data, and preparing reports & recommendations
are essential. Excellent communication skills in English are required;
additionally, proficiency in written Chinese, spoken Putonghua /
Cantonese are desirable.
Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of three
years. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement and
availability of funding.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU
e-Recruitment System (jobs.hkbu.edu.hk). Applicants not invited for
interview 4 months after the closing date may consider their
applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal
Information Collection Statement can be found at
http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/pics
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 then applicable at the time of offer.
Closing date: 6 October 2018
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