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Job Vacancies – Staff

The Library is inviting applications for the following positions:

Assistant Librarian (Digital Humanities) (Job ID: 10824)

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Library seeks applications from innovative and
dynamic candidates for the position of Assistant Librarian (Digital Humanities). You will report to the
Head of Systems and Digital Services in the Library, and work closely with the Digital Humanities
Specialist in the Division of Humanities.

Major duties and responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the DH Specialist to manage the DH Workshop and to develop digital
    projects;
  • Together with library teams, build library services that support digital scholarship at HKUST;
  • Assist in library’s digital curation and preservation effort;
  • Design and maintain DH projects’ websites;
  • Identify, acquire and prepare user manuals for relevant DH tools for research projects;
  • Provide training and technical support to researchers and library staff for developing projects,
    DH/DS tools and platforms;
  • Supervise and guide student helpers working on digital projects; and
  • Serve on library committees and task forces as need.

If you are passionate about digital humanities, have a strong sense of curiosity and collaborative spirit, we encourage you to apply.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in design, design engineering, creative media or computer science. A master’s degree or 1-2 years’ experience in developing humanities or art projects will be an advantage. The appointee should be familiar with content management systems (e.g. WordPress, Drupal), and have skills in web-development technologies and frameworks (Javascript, CSS, HTML5, RESTful APIs); skills in graphics and interface design tools such as Photoshop, Sketch or Figma will be useful. For applicant with less experience, we will provide on the job training. (Duration: 2 years)

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 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.

Assistant Officer (Serials) (Job ID: 10815)

The Library is looking for an Assistant Officer to join designated team of the Library’s Resource Management section. The team is responsible for performing procurement for both print and electronic formats, managing metadata and handling electronic resources management.

Major duties of the appointee include placing and receiving orders, processing payments, routine maintenance of electronic resources, maintaining metadata records, collecting usage statistics, and descriptive cataloguing of library collection. In addition, the appointee also needs to take shift duties at the service counter and participate in various library activities as assigned.

Applicants should have at least 5 passes including English (min. Grade C if Syllabus A or level 2 if results were obtained from 2007 onwards) and Chinese in the HKCEE; or 5 subjects, including English Language and Chinese Language, attaining level 2 or above (or equivalent) in the HKDSE. The ideal candidates should have working knowledge of MS Office applications, proficiency in both written and spoken Chinese and English as well as Chinese word processing. They should have strong analytical skills, self-motivated, attention to details and able to work in a team. Priority will be given to candidates who have working experiences in academic libraries, especially in functions relating to acquisitions, metadata work, electronic resources management, or Alma library systems, although such background is not a must. (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 on or before Monday, 28 July 2025. 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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last modified 11 July 2025