Assistant Librarian II (Electronic Resources Management), Library

Assistant Librarian II (Electronic Resources Management), Library (Ref.: 25/42/LIB/ALII)

Duties
The appointee will be required to (1) perform everyday routines concerning the e-collections of the Library (such as liaising with suppliers with regard to acquisitions, subscriptions, renewals and payments), manage the budgets for e-resources and monitor the usage of digital materials as well as review the policies and procedures in relation to e-collections development and management; (2) implement policies and guidelines on e-resources, formulate annual development plans and participate in library-wide projects; (3) provide liaison services to the Schools/ Departments and help develop the e-collections so as to meet the University’s growing curricular and research needs; (4) review and update the webpages in order to publicize the e-resources and related services; (5) maintain the relevance of the e-collections by analyzing statistical data and compiling reports to inform the decision-making processes; (6) supervise and provide training to the support staff; (7) serve on committees and task forces as appropriate; (8) undertake other duties as assigned by the Librarian or his/ her delegates.

Appointment Criteria
Applicants should have (1) a recognized degree and professional qualifications (MLS MCLIP or equivalent); (2) at least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably with supervisory experience in libraries of higher education institutions; (3) a sound knowledge of e-resources management; (4) a familiarity with the key operational principles of library management systems and discovery tools; (5) strong coordination, organizational and interpersonal skills; (6) an ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment; (7) a high level of proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua).


Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested parties are invited to submit (i) an application letter indicating expected salary; (ii) an updated CV; and (iii) a duly completed application form (obtainable at https://www.cihe.edu.hk/en/career), by email at hrm@sfu.edu.hk. Candidates not invited for interview within 2 months after the application deadline may assume their applications unsuccessful.

The Saint Francis University and Caritas Bianchi College of Careers reserve 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. All personal data provided by the applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used only for recruitment and employment-related purposes.

The Saint Francis University and Caritas Bianchi College of Careers are equal opportunity employers.