Job Vacancies – Student Helpers
The Library is inviting applications for the following positions:
The Research & Learning Support Services section is seeking student workers to assist in managing research outputs on two platforms to increase the visibility of HKUST’s research and facilitate scholarly communication. The platforms are:
The HKUST Research Portal, which serves as a single-source-of-truth platform that consolidates and showcases HKUST research achievement
The Scholarly Publication Database (SPD) which acts as the institutional repository to collects and preserves research outputs of the HKUST community
Responsibilities of the role:
Validate, add, and update records in HKUST Research Portal
Manage HKUST Scholarly Publication Database
Check sources, de-duplicate, and ensure record accuracy
Requirements:
Meticulous attention to detail
Comfortable with repetitive tasks
Excellent written/spoken English with Chinese highly desirable
Able to work independently and collaboratively
Appointment Period: September - December 2026
Working Hours: Part-time
Monday-Friday; 9:00am – 5:00pm
10 hours per week
Salary: HK$68 per hour
If you are interested in this post, please send your CV to Miss Winny Mak by email (lbwinny@ust.hk) on or before 30 September 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be notified to attend an interview.
Part-time appointments from September to December 2026 (Fall term). Students from all years are welcome.
Duties
- Monitor the Archives Office and KPS Gallery.
- Assist with routine operational tasks, including answering walk-in enquiries, supporting users, monitoring the environmental conditions and taking care of dehumidifiers.
- Assist with collection processing and data input.
- Assist with stack maintenance and moving collection items.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Highly Desirable Qualities
- Strong sense of responsibility and punctuality
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy and willingness to learn
- Good communication skills and team spirit
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Available Working Time Slots
- Mon: 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
- Tue: 1:15 pm – 5:15 pm
- Wed: 11:15 am – 1:15 pm
- Thu: 3:15 pm – 5: 15 pm
- Fri: 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Salary
HK$68 per hour (up to 10 hours per week)
Application
Please email your CV and available time slots to Ms Fiona Ma (lbfiona@ust.hk) with the subject: "Application for Student Helper (University Archives and Special Collections)" by 30 September 2026 (Wednesday). Review of applications will begin shortly and continue until the post is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
