The Library is inviting applications for the following position:
Librarian (Research Support) (Job ID: 10544)
HKUST Library is seeking a motivated and energetic librarian to join our Research Support team.
Reporting to the Head of Research & Learning Support, you will work closely with library colleagues from multiple teams to support researchers in their workflow through the whole research life cycle. Specifically, you will be the key person to develop and implement services related to research impact, research output management, and scholarly communications.
Responsibilities:
- Explore and evaluate new tools to support researchers, including those for literature search, data management, citation management and analysis, and digital preservation of research outputs.
- Develop and deliver workshops and online guides for researchers and research students.
- Participate in the operation and promotion of institutional repositories for research outputs.
- Support university initiatives related to research assessment and rankings.
- Provide expertise and support to authors on open access publishing and emerging scholarly communication issues.
- Keep updated on the latest developments and trends in research workflows at institutional, regional and global levels.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Required: A master’s degree in library and information science or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of post-qualification working experience.
- Experience in working with researchers and delivering instructional sessions, especially in higher-education environment, is highly preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse groups.
- The ideal candidate has expertise in data handling, analysis, and visualization (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI) as well as experience with bibliometric tools (e.g. InCites, SciVal, OpenAlex, etc). They should demonstrate a strong interest in open science and research impact assessment, along with a deep understanding of the academic research environment and scholarly publishing trends.
(Duration: 2 years, renewable)
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.
Application Procedure
In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only. To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website (https://hkustcareers.ust.hk) and return it online to the Human Resources Office. Review of the applications will continue until the position is filled. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission. We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.
(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. Applicants should read the Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of application.)
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