Deputy Librarian

Eduhk; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MPF Scheme

Lump-sum payment up to 15% of basic

Medical and dental benefits

Housing benefits where applicable

Job summary

The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) invites applications for the position of Deputy Librarian in the University Library. The Library houses extensive education-related collections and supports learning, teaching and research across Tai Po campus and study centre facilities.

Reporting to the Librarian, you will lead strategic development, oversee library operations, and collaborate with faculties, Academies and external partners.

Qualifications

• A proven track record of leadership in a university library or relevant key offices, particularly in change management, new service development, new technology applications, etc.
• In-depth knowledge on the latest trends and developments in all major aspects of library and information services.
• At least 15 years of post-qualification experience, at least 7 years of which should be at managerial level.
• A recognized undergraduate degree plus a postgraduate qualification preferably in librarianship or information management (e.g. MLS, MCLIP, etc.).
• Strong communication, inter-personal and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in both Chinese and English will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist and deputise the Librarian in the strategic development and transformation of the Library toward AI, e-learning, digital scholarship, data science and related areas.
• Lead and coordinate planning and implementation of service and resource enhancement initiatives.
• Oversee Library Sections and Units and collaborate with Administration, Academies, Faculties and external partners.
• Develop policies, ensure quality assurance of library services and support learning, teaching and research.
• Represent the Library in university governance and inter-institutional partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Chinese-English bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MLS/MCLIP or equivalent

Job description

Deputy Librarian – (2600718)
Founded in 1994 and awarded the University title in 2016, The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is a publicly funded university, dedicated to the advancement of teacher education and related disciplines through a diverse offering of academic, professional and research programmes. The University aspires to become a leading university in the Asia Pacific region and beyond, with a focus on educational and multidisciplinary research, development and innovation. We are committed to nurturing outstanding and caring educators and professionals as well as enhancing the impact of scholarship.
The University has an academic/teaching staff strength of about 460 and total student headcount of about 11,000. It has a Graduate School and three Faculties, namely, Faculty of Education and Human Development, Faculty of Humanities, and Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, comprising 14 academic departments, as well as two Academies, Academy for Educational Development and Innovation and Academy for Applied Policy Studies and Education Futures, a number of University-level research centres and Faculty-level research and professional development centres. Please visit http://www.eduhk.hk. We are looking for suitable candidate(s) to fill the following position(s). If you are excited by the prospect of contributing your expertise to the development of a leading university at the heart of Asia Pacific region and beyond, we would like to hear from you.

Deputy Librarian

Library

Applications are invited for the position of Deputy Librarian in the University Library. The Library is the key venue and platform of learning, teaching and research of the University, and currently houses one of the most comprehensive collections on education-related subjects and themes in Asia, and a growing collection in complementary disciplines including humanities, social sciences, and creative arts and culture. It consists of the Mong Man Wai Library on the Tai Po Campus and the Tseung Kwan O Study Centre Library. The Library’s total collections exceed 909,000 print and media materials, 152,000 e-journals, 3 million e-books and over 360 on-line databases.

Reporting to the Librarian, the Deputy Librarian is a key member of the Library’s senior management team. He/she will assist and advise the Librarian on the strategic development and transformation of the Library towards emerging areas in higher education such as AI, e-learning, digital scholarship, data science, etc. He/she will lead and coordinate the planning and implementation of new initiatives on service and resource enhancements, and will respond rapidly and proactively to all new developments in learning, teaching and research in higher education. The Deputy Librarian will also assist and deputise the Librarian in overall administration of the Library, formulation of policies, quality assurance of library services, overseeing all Library Sections and Units, as well as working closely with the administration, Academies, Faculties, academic departments and other units of the University, JULAC members and other external partners of the Library.

• A proven track record of leadership in a university library or relevant key offices, particularly in change management, new service development, new technology applications, etc.
• In-depth knowledge on the latest trends and developments in all major aspects of library and information services.
• At least 15 years of post-qualification experience, at least 7 years of which should be at managerial level.
• A recognized undergraduate degree plus a postgraduate qualification preferably in librarianship or information management (e.g. ALA-accredited MLS, MCLIP, etc.), postgraduate qualifications in relevant disciplines such as information technology, computer science, data science, management science, etc. will also be considered.
• Strong communication, inter-personal and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in both Chinese and English will be an advantage.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract. Fringe benefits include the University’s Voluntary Contributions to MPF Scheme or a contract-end lump sum payment (totaling up to 15% of the basic salary), leave, medical and dental benefits, and, where applicable, housing benefits. The appointee will hold a substantive rank of Associate Librarian in the University.

Applications which are incomplete or without the required documents may not be considered. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. For details of the Personal Information Collection Statement, please refer to http://www.eduhk.hk/jobsopp/index.php?glang=en.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill the position(s) advertised. Since the incumbent’s work would involve contacts with persons aged under 18 and/or mentally incapacitated persons, prospective employee(s) will be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police Force.

EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Primary Location

: Tai Po

Job

: Admin and Support

Organization

: Library

Job Posting

: Aug-21-2026