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Major Duties: |
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To manage book budget and acquire LRC resources; |
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To manage serial collection and assist in e-learning support; |
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To catalogue and classify books and materials in printed and electronic formats, including original and copy cataloguing; |
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To provide reference services to LRC users; |
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To manage circulation and inter-library loan services; |
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To assist in delivery of LRC orientations and workshops; |
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To plan and administer LRC projects on maintenance and development; |
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To oversee operations of the technical or reader services of the LRC; |
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To manage, supervise and train a team of LRC supporting staff; and |
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To promote and implement the digital newspapers and magazines reading service in the LRC. |
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Requirements: |
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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 |
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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; |
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Good communication, interpersonal, administrative and organisation skills; and |
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Good command of spoken and written Chinese and English, preferably including Putonghua. |
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Notes: |
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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. |
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The appointee will be required to work irregular hours or shifts and perform duties on Saturdays or Sundays as necessary. |
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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). |
