Senior Library Officer (Chinese Medicine Library)

LIBRARY

Senior Library Officer (Chinese Medicine Library) ()

Are you a service-driven professional with a passion for service and operational excellence The Hong Kong Baptist University Library is seeking an energetic creative and self-motivated Senior Library Officer to join a specialised branch library. The Dr. Stephen Riady Chinese Medicine Library (CML) was established to provide high-quality Chinese Medicine information resources and this role you will help shape services and experiences in a library that will be newly renovated by spring 2026 supporting the Universitys teaching learning and research in the growing field of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily operations of the Chinese Medicine Library (CML) provide training and guidance to CML staff and contribute to development of operating procedures;
• Oversee the CML circulation counter and deliver front-line user services (phone/in person enquiries information searches course reading handling check in/check out etc.) including rotating evenings weekends and public holidays;
• Supervise stacks management and perform sorting shelving and
  shelf-reading of books and journals according to the library classification systems to ensure that library materials on the shelves are neat and orderly to facilitate convenient access;
• Maintain compile and report the statistical summaries of CML collections services and facilities data for the use of service improvement. Assess/analyse the usage of these data and make recommendations to enhance library services for users as appropriate;
• Support development and management of Chinese Medicine Digital Projects in collaboration with other library units and faculty. Provide administrative support for new initiatives and projects (prepare background information draft correspondence/reports etc.);
• Liaise with the staff from HKBU Estates Office and Finance Office to follow up on the progress on purchase requests renovations and maintenance orders for CML;
• Perform desktop publishing of library publications such as leaflets posters newsletters etc. Organise library displays/exhibits. Conduct library tours for users and visitors; and
• Undertake any other duties and/or contribute to occasional projects as assigned by the supervisor the Deputy University Librarian or the University Librarian as necessary.

Requirements:

• A university degree;
• At least 6 or more years of related experience in library working experience of medical library will be an advantage;
• Good working knowledge of circulation modules of the librarys integrated management system (i.e. Alma);
• Thorough understanding of library call number systems such as Chinese Library Classification Dewey Decimal Classification LC Classification and New Classification Scheme for Chinese Libraries;
• Fundamental skills in locating library materials in the online library discovery service (i.e. Primo);
• Understanding of essential elements in a bibliographic citation to library materials;
• Technical skills in using various application software including but not limited to Microsoft Office Photoshop Canva and AI tools etc.;
• Good working knowledge of operating & troubleshooting audio-visual equipment PCs printers photocopiers etc.;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to handle users needs inquiries suggestions complaints etc. patiently courteously and tactfully;
• Attention to detail ability to compile and analyse statistics and experience in frontline circulation. Supervisory skills and experience are desirable;
• Good written and oral communication skills in both English and Chinese (including Putonghua); and
• Background and/or demonstrated interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is advantageous.

Why Join Us

• Shape services and user experiences in a specialised branch library undergoing an exciting renovation to be completed by spring 2026;
• Lead front-line operations and mentor staff in a collaborative user-centred environment;
• Drive data-informed service improvements and contribute to innovative Chinese Medicine digital projects;
• Work closely with campus partners on facilities purchasing and project delivery; and
• Engage the community through programming exhibits tours and publications and grow your supervisory and project management skills.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a written assessment.

The initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of two -appointment thereafter is subject to performance review mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Candidates with less experience or academic qualifications may be considered for appointment as Library Officer.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience in the range of HKD 33730 - 58120 per month.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after the submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the Universitys Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at University reserves 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.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.