Job Opening: Scholarly Communications Librarian -- Hong Kong Baptist University Wing Woo 03 May 2017 04:28 UTC
Scholarly Communications Librarian (PR325/16-17) Hong Kong Baptist University Library now seeks an enthusiastic, out-going, and organised individual to join the team of Digital and Multimedia Services Section as Scholarly Communications Librarian (at the rank of Assistant Librarian). The successful candidate will: (i) oversee for the library’s training and consultation programmes to support faculty publishing, data management, and data curation; (ii) facilitate the use of qualitative and quantitative research tools, bibliometrics, and altmetrics within campus; (iii) work collaboratively with a library’s committee in developing, managing, and marketing the library’s IR system; (iv) coordinate the management of HKBU theses and dissertations; (v) explore digital technology to support data management and research processes; (vi) assist in other areas of the section that include digital scholarship; and (vii) participate in the library’s reference services. Applicants should have (i) a good university degree with a recognised professional qualification in library and information science (e.g., MLIS or equivalent) OR a Master’s degree relevant to the position; (ii) two years of post-qualification and relevant experience in academic libraries; (iii) sound knowledge and practical experience in training provision, research processes, copyright, IR, PlumX, and major data software (such as SPSS, NVivo, GIS, etc.); (iv) strong written and oral communication skills in English; and (v) collaborative spirit in working with the university community and library colleagues. Shift duties are required. 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. The 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. 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: 20 May 2017 -- ********************************* Wing WOO (Ms.) Technical and Collection Services Coordinator & Head of Collection Management and Development Hong Kong Baptist University Library 34 Renfrew Road Kowloon Tong Hong Kong Tel: (852) 3411-7965 Fax: (852) 3411-5590 http://library.hkbu.edu.hk/main/index.html ********************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer This message (including any attachments) may contain confidential information intended for a specific individual and/or purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message and notify the sender and the University immediately. Any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is prohibited as it may be unlawful. In addition, the University specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through University E-mail Facilities. Any views and opinions expressed in the email(s) are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of the University. The University accepts no liability whatsoever for any losses or damages that may be incurred or caused to any party as a result of the use of such information. Go Green Print Less ############################ To unsubscribe from the SERIALST list: write to: mailto:SERIALST-SIGNOFF-REQUEST@LISTSERV.NASIG.ORG or click the following link: http://listserv.nasig.org/scripts/wa-NASIG.exe?SUBED1=SERIALST&A=1