Library Officer / Assistant Library Officer (Metadata and Bibliographic Services) (LIB) - (250013 Z)1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA. For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk. We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Library (LIB): Major Duties And Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Assisting in managing and coordinating operations of the Metadata and Bibliographic Services section of the Library; Assisting in creating, enhancing and maintaining original bibliographic and authority records for a wide range of library materials in various formats according to international standards and in-house rules; Assisting in developing, implementing and evaluating metadata and bibliographic services, policies and procedures; Compiling timely regular and ad-hoc reports to support management decisions; Performing counter and shift duties during weekdays, weekends and public holidays; and Performing any other duties as assigned by the Librarian or his/her nominee(s). Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: A recognized university degree of above; At least 2 years’ relevant post-qualification experience, preferably in an academic library; With knowledge and experience of an integrated library system (e.g. Alma ILS) and associated tools including OCLC Connexion, RDA Toolkit and Cataloger’s Desktop programs; Familiarity with current standards for bibliographic and authority data (e.g. RDA, MARC, AACR2, LCSH and LCNAF); Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing needs; Good problem-solving and organizational skills; Good interpersonal and communication skills in both English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua; and Candidates with knowledge of the Program for Cooperative Cataloguing (i.e. NACO, BIBCO, CONSER and SACO) and experience in performing cooperative cataloguing on the shared Alma ILS environment in an academic library setting will be advantageous. Candidates with less relevant experience may be considered for appointment as Assistant Library Officer. Candidates may be invited to attend a written test. Terms and Conditions for Appointment An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s e Recruitment System. The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Job Full-time Non-Academic School/Unit Library Closing Date11/Jun/2025, 11:59:00 PMSeniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Education and Training Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hong Kong Metropolitan University by 2x Get notified about new Library Officer jobs in Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR. 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