post specification

key duties and responsibilities:

1. responsible for cataloging electronic resources and assisting the classification and cataloging of chinese and western resources (books, newspapers, video resources, etc.);

2. responsible for the establishment, update and maintenance of the library's cataloging data;

3. manages alma e-resource cataloguing and subscribing modules, requiring knowledge of cataloguing to configure system parameters, investigate and test new functionality, and recommend changes to library technology staff;

4. responsible for the arrival of printed books or other tasks;

5. assists in the construction of library collection resources;

6. providing basic statistics and analysis work for this post;

7. undertake service desk duty. excellent customer service skills including the ability to engage, interact and communicate with patience, clarity, tact, and courtesy are essential;

8. oral and written instruction and direction must be organized, clearly communicated, and presented in a positive manner;

9. assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

qualifications and requirements:

1. education background：

master’s degree in library and information science or equivalent education and experience relevant to the position, advanced degrees in relevant fields will be given preference in consideration.

2. working experience：

(1) 3 year professional experience working in cataloguing or resource purchasing or other related department in an academic or research library;

(2) experience with operating library managing softwares, alma and primo will be preference in consideration;

(3) familiar with cataloging rules, such as aacr ii, marc21, cnmarc;

3. skills and qualifications：

(1) general understanding of the mission and functions of a research library and the information needs of academic users;

(2) ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner;

(3) demonstrated ability to successfully work in a team environment;

(4) demonstrated ability to work creatively in a rapidly changing environment;

(5) excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

(6) demonstrated commitment to diversity in the workplace or community;

(7) ability to identify issues and problem with analysis and solutions proposals quickly.

salary and benefits

salary will be competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. appointments will be made under the establishment of cuhk-sz, and statutory benefits will be provided according to the prevailing labor laws applicable in the prc. the appointee will be based at the university campus in shenzhen, prc.

application procedure

please send full curriculum vitae together with copies of qualification documents, and at least three references by email to: hr@cuhk.edu.cn.