Pao Yue-kong Library
Library Assistant (Metadata & Bibliographic Services)
(Ref. 260331007-IE)
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) perform cataloguing for library resources in different formats, including books and audiovisual materials in physical and electronic formats;
(b) create name authority records for contribution to international authority record databases;
(c) assist with metadata creation for various in-house databases such as PolyU Institutional Research Archive, PolyU Open Educational Resources Portal, Outstanding Work by Students and PolyU Research Data Repository;
(d) carry out physical processing for library materials;
(e) prepare new books and audiovisual materials for display;
(f) perform shift duties in the evening, on weekends and/or public holidays; and
(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the University Librarian or her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have five passes in HKCEE including English Language (at least Grade C if Syllabus A; Level 2 if results are obtained from 2007 onwards), Chinese Language (Level 2 if results are obtained from 2007 onwards) and Mathematics; or a combination of results in five HKDSE subjects of Level 2 in New Senior Secondary subjects / "Attained" in Applied Learning subjects / Grade E in Other Language subjects, and the five subjects must include English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics plus at least five years of relevant experience; or a recognized Certificate or Diploma or an relevant qualification;
(b) have a good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese;
(c) be proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Excel and Word;
(d) have good customer services, interpersonal and communication skills, and be able to work within a team;
(e) have interest or experience in cataloguing and metadata schemas; and
(f) have experience in working in an academic library setting.
Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor’s degree, with proficiency in Japanese or Korean being an added advantage.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.
Consideration of applications will commence on 14 April 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 31 March 2026