Position: Assistant Librarian (Subject Manager – Business)
Employer:
City University of Hong Kong
Job Description:
The Library of the University is seeking knowledgeable and energetic personnel to provide a wide range of specialized subject-based professional services to support the research, teaching and learning activities of the University community in a dynamic academic environment.
Applications are invited for the following positions. The appointees will guide the development of the to-be-built Business Subject Village so that services and resources (both print and electronic) provided in the Village will meet the specific needs of the subject user groups.
Duties : Develop, manage and evaluate the Library collection. The appointee is expected to engage in a variety of services, including providing business information and reference services, planning orientation and user education activities, compiling subject guides and pathfinders, liaising with faculty and institutions, organizing academic exchange and outreach functions, devising promotional displays, providing current awareness services, and participating in committee work. The appointee is also required to provide training to supporting staff to help transform their skills from function-based to subject-based.
Requirements : A good honours degree in Business or Economics plus a recognized post-graduate professional qualification in Librarianship or Information Science (MLS or equivalent). A MBA degree will be an advantage. At least eight years’ experience in a senior librarian position is required.