Post Specification
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for cataloging electronic
resources and assisting the classification and cataloging of Chinese and
Western resources (books, newspapers, video resources, etc.);
2. Responsible for the establishment,
update and maintenance of the library's cataloging data;
3. Manages Alma e-resource cataloguing and
subscribing modules, requiring knowledge of cataloguing to configure system
parameters, investigate and test new functionality, and recommend changes to
library technology staff;
4. Responsible for the arrival of printed
books or other tasks;
5. Assists in the construction of library
collection resources;
6. Providing basic statistics and analysis
work for this post;
7. Undertake Service desk duty. Excellent
customer service skills including the ability to engage, interact and
communicate with patience, clarity, tact, and courtesy are essential;
8. Oral and written instruction and
direction must be organized, clearly communicated, and presented in a positive
manner;
9. Assumes other responsibilities as
assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
1. Education background:
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science OR equivalent education and
experience relevant to the position, advanced degrees in relevant fields will
be given preference in consideration.
2. Working experience:
(1) 3 year professional experience working
in Cataloguing or resource purchasing or other related department in an
academic or research library;
(2) Experience with operating library
managing softwares, ALMA and Primo will be preference in consideration;
(3) Familiar with cataloging rules, such
as AACR II, MARC21, CNMARC;
3. Skills and Qualifications:
(1) General understanding of the mission
and functions of a research library and the information needs of academic
users;
(2) Ability to meet or exceed customer
service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or
indirect manner;
(3) Demonstrated ability to successfully
work in a team environment;
(4) Demonstrated ability to work
creatively in a rapidly changing environment;
(5) Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills;
(6) Demonstrated commitment to diversity
in the workplace or community;
(7) Ability to identify issues and problem
with analysis and solutions proposals quickly.
Salary and Benefits
Salary will be competitive, commensurate
with qualifications and experience. Appointments will be made under the
establishment of CUHK-SZ, and statutory benefits will be provided according to
the prevailing labor laws applicable in the PRC. The appointee will be based at
the University campus in Shenzhen, PRC.
Application Procedure
Please send full curriculum vitae together
with copies of qualification documents, and at least three references by email
to: hr@cuhk.edu.cn.