Library Assistant (Special Collection & Archives Project) (1-Year Contract)

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Library Assistant (Special Collection & Archives Project) (1-Year Contract) (25260212)

The University Library is seeking a Library Assistant for the Special Collections and Archives (SCA) team to a new digital initiative showcasing the University’s history and campus development through its archival collections.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of a new digital project, including conducting research on the University’s history and campus development, selecting, digitising and describing archival materials, contributing to project-related publications and promotional materials, assisting in user acceptance testing for the digital platform;
• Process archival and library materials in the University Archives;
• Contribute to digitisation projects and web archiving programme;
• Provide user services at service counters and online;
• Provide clerical and administrative support to the SCA team; and 
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Possess a recognised bachelor’s degree in History, Library and Information Studies, Cultural Studies, Humanities or equivalent; or a postgraduate diploma in Archival Studies;
• Prior experience in a research or archival setting will be an advantage;
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua);
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, solid computer proficiency and a service-oriented attitude;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment; and
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a written test.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, in the range of HK$16,895 to HK$29,085 per month.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for an interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

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 applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the positions are filled.