Librarian, Archives & Special Collections (Rare Maps)

Leadingnation; Sai Kung; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 580,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical and dental benefits

Gratuity on completion

Job summary

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Library invites applications for the position of Librarian (Archives and Special Collections) to join our University Archives & Special Collections team, focusing on managing and advancing our Special Collections.

The appointee will engage in collection management, preservation, digitization, exhibitions, and outreach as well as coordination with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Library Science (or equivalent).
• Two years of post-qualification professional experience.
• Excellent English and Chinese communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advance Special Collections, including acquisition, preservation and digitization.
• Plan and execute exhibitions, outreach, and promotion of collections.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and support office administration.
• Collaborate with team on library-wide projects.

Skills

English proficiency

Chinese proficiency

Organization skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s in Library Science

Master’s in Library Science

Advanced degree in Art History/China Studies (advantage)

Job description

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Library invites applications for the position of Librarian (Archives and Special Collections) to join our University Archives & Special Collections team, focusing on managing and advancing our Special Collections.

The appointee will engage in collection management, preservation, digitization, exhibitions, and outreach as well as coordination with stakeholders.