Library Assistant II (Ref. 250000PY) (Closing date: May 13, 2025)

The Chinese University of Hong Kong Library

The Chinese University of Hong Kong Library invites applications for a Library Assistant II. Reporting to the Head of the upper campus libraries, the appointee will work in the New Asia College Ch’ien Mu Library and the United College Wu Chung Library. Duties include (a) providing front-line enquiry, counter and roving services; (b) providing clerical support to routine and ad hoc projects; (c) assisting in the collation of statistical information; (d) updating library webpages and publicity materials; (e) administering library tours and events; and (f) performing other tasks as assigned. Shift duties in the evenings, at weekends or on holidays at library helpdesks are required.

Applicants should have (i) completed secondary education; (ii) Grade E/Level 2 or above in at least 5 subjects in HKCEE, including Chinese and English (Syllabus B, or at least Grade C in Syllabus A); OR any combination of results in at least 5 HKDSE subjects(including Level 2 or above in Chinese and English): Level 2 or above in NSS subjects, “Attained” or above in ApL subjects (subject to a maximum of 2 subjects), and Grade E or above in Other Language subjects; (iii) a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; (iv) strong interpersonal skills and good customer service attitude; (v) the ability to work both independently and as part of a team; and (vi) good knowledge of computer applications including MS Office. Knowledge of Chinese word-processing will be advantageous. Relevant work experience in libraries, including the use of a library management system, is preferred.

Appointment will initially be made on a 2-year contract with contract-end gratuity, renewable subject to mutual agreement.

Applicants must submit copies of HKCEE/HKDSE certificates showing that they have fulfilled the language requirements and/or academic qualifications stated above, otherwise their applications will NOT be considered.

Application Procedure
The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the posts above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.