Position: Librarian

Employer: Nanyang Polytechnic Library

Job Description:
Nanyang Polytechnic Library invites applicants, who possess professional qualifications in library and information science, for the position of Librarian.

Requirements:
The successful candidate should be able to perform various library functions e.g. acquisitions, circulation, reference and information services, etc. and have a good knowledge of digital library trends & web-based content development skills.

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Position: Assistant Director / Senior Assistant Director (Scholarly Communications Unit / Subject Library)

Employer: NTU Libraries

Job Description:
NTU Libraries is seeking an exceptional library professional with a strong interest in scholarly communications and research publishing to become the inaugural Scholarly Communications Librarian for NTU Libraries. The successful candidate for this new position will help establish a Scholarly Communication Unit which reports directly to the University Librarian. The SCU is tasked with ensuring that NTU researchers are able to maximize the impact of their publishing and have that impact reflected globally.

Duties:
The Scholarly Communications Librarian will have a strong external focus and will be required to liaise with relevant units and individuals across the university and beyond. They will also be required to work closely with staff in relevant Library Divisions such as the Library Technology Division, the Instructional Services Division and with the Science and Business libraries.
The successful candidate will also provide services as a subject librarian and will be involved in collection development, instruction, reference services and management of electronic resources in a specified subject discipline.

Requirements:
• M.Sc. degree in Library and Information Science (or an equivalent qualification) with a sound undergraduate degree
• At least 5 years experience in an academic library setting (direct experience as a researcher will be highly regarded)
• Strong undergraduate degree in a discipline relevant to NTU teaching and research
• Knowledge of and strong interest in the scholarly communications environment
• Ability to work on multiple assignments independently, as well as to work with a small team
• Outstanding communication , organizational & analytical skills
• Leadership potential

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Position: Assistant Librarian (Subject Specialist – 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:
Provide research and teaching support for faculty and learning support for students such as citation searches, research seminars, current awareness alert services. The appointee is required to assist the architectural design of the Subject Village, plan functions and organize activities.

Requirements:
A PhD in any Business disciplines. Those without a PhD qualification should possess a post-graduate qualification in business (MPhil, MSc, MBA) plus five years’ related research experience.

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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.

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Position: Manager (Serials & E- Resources)

Employer: National Institute of Education

Job Description:
The National Institute of Education is seeking an innovative, highly motivated and forward-thinking librarian to become part of its team. Candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a challenging environment.

Requirements:
A good University degree and a recognised postgraduate qualification in Library and/or Information Science with minimum 3 years of serials and electronic resources management or acquisitions experience, preferably in an Academic library environment.

University graduates without relevant experience or library qualifications may also apply as Assistant Librarian. The successful candidate may be supported to complete a Master degree in Information Studies on a part-time basis.

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