Learning Support Librarian (Post Ref.: 24/49)

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Learning Support Librarian (at the rank of Assistant Manager I/II)
Library
(Post Ref.: 24/49)

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Associate Librarian or his/her delegate, the candidate will work in the Learning Support team of the Library
• Oversee the operation of the Learning Support team including usage statistics, reporting, staff supervision, training and budget management, etc.
• Assist in the planning, implementation, coordination, promotion, and evaluation of the library’s information literacy programs including orientations, workshops, cultural events and all other reference and instruction services in both online and in-person formats for students and faculties
• Create and deliver digital learning objects, subject guides and other information literacy related web content through different online platforms
• Serve as library liaison to work with faculties and library Collection Development team to build and manage library collection in different subject areas
• Partner with faculties and other offices to embed library instruction and support into the curriculum as well as to foster collaboration between academics and the Library
• Derive innovative measures to promote the information literacy programs, and related library services and facilities
• Represent the Library in different committees and task forces both internally and externally
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor(s) and University Librarian
• Shift duties in evenings, and on weekends and public holidays will be required

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, particularly in the Humanities, Business or Social sciences
• A recognized professional qualification in Librarianship (MLS or equivalent)
• At least five years of relevant working experience in libraries, preferably in academic libraries
• Sound knowledge of information literacy, current and emerging trends in reference services, research support, intellectual property and copyright issues
• A good command of English and Chinese, including Cantonese and Putonghua
• Ability to work well under pressure, independently and in teams
• Candidates with prior working experience in reference and instructional services will have added advantages

Candidates with less/more experience will also be considered for appointment at the relevant rank.

Salary and Benefits
The rank and commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund and gratuity. 

Application Procedure (online application only)
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We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.