From: Wing Yan Woo <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2017 16:13:48 +0800

Associate Librarian (Technical & Collection Services) (PR090-2/16-17)

Hong Kong Baptist University Library invites applications for a creative,
forward-thinking, energetic and collaborative Associate Librarian to lead,
coordinate, and manage the Library’s Technical & Collection Services
Division.  This person will lead the transformative efforts to enhance and
streamline Technical & Collection Services processes and services to aim at
developing practical solutions and creative problem-solving, workflow
analysis, assimilation of multiple perspectives and continual exploration
and adoption of new technological skills and tools.

Reporting to, as well as advising and assisting, the University Librarian,
the successful candidate will serve as a key member of Library’s senior
leadership team and, assume a vital role in the development and
implementation of strategic initiatives, the coordination and leading of
cross-functional project teams for enhancing the services, operations and
developing library policies, while overseeing several technical services
functions of the Library.

Applicants should possess a recognised degree plus an MLS or equivalent
qualification, with substantial appropriate post-qualification experience
in academic libraries, of which at least three years at a managerial level,
carrying considerable responsibility.  He/She must be able to demonstrate
updated knowledge of academic library resources, systems, services, and
trends.  Applicants should also possess strong interpersonal skills and be
able to work both independently and collaboratively with a diverse range of
people within and outside the Library.  Strong service orientation, ability
to manage multiple department operations in a dynamic and changing
environment, demonstrated excellent leadership and supervisory skills,
solid project management experience, as well as experience performing
research, compiling and analysing data, and preparing reports &
recommendations are essential.  Excellent communication skills in English
are required; additionally, proficiency in written Chinese, spoken
Putonghua / Cantonese are desirable.

Those who have responded to the advertisement of Associate Librarian
(Technical & Collection Services) posted in September 2016 need not
re-apply.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to write in response to the requirements and provide
an updated curriculum vitae and/or fill in the application form which is
obtainable (a) by downloading from http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/applicationforms;
or (b) by fax at 3411-7799; or (c) in person from the Personnel Office,
Hong Kong Baptist University, AAB903, Level 9, Academic and Administration
Building, 15 Baptist University Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon.  Completed
application form should be sent to the same address.  Please quote PR
number on all correspondence.  Applicants not invited for interview 4
months after the closing date may consider their applications
unsuccessful.  Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection
Statement can be found at <http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/pics>
http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.

The 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 then applicable at the time of offer.

Closing date: Shortlisting will start on 18 February 2017 and until the
position is filled.