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Job Vacancies – Student Helpers

The Library is inviting applications for the following positions:

Systems Project Assistant (Systems & Digital Services)

Part-time appointments from January – May 2026.

Duties

The Library launched a GPT-based chatbot on its homepage and need to keep improve/fine tuning. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to assist in evaluate the chatbot’s responses based on user feedback and migrate to new Library Homepage System. The successful candidate will work closely with library IT staff. Duties include but not limited to:

  • Fine tune and improve the chatbot performance/result from user feedback and behaviour.
  • Help to migrate and integrate current chatbot to new Library system.
  • Create new web scrapper program for new Library Homepage content to Chatbot knowledge.
  • Participating in deep technical development tasks to improve chatbot services if the appointee possesses sufficient IT programming skills.
  • Other IT related projects in Library.

Highly Desirable Qualities

Applicant has experience and knowledge on API framework, LangChain, Python, PHP, CSS and JavaScript will be an advantage. A creative mind and being user-oriented are essential qualities. Expecting excellent communication and collaboration skills, ability to work independently, can take initiative and strong problem-solving skills.

Salary

HK$68 per hour (Maximum 10 hours/week)

Application

Please submit your CV by email (lbmartin@ust.hk) before 30 Jan 2026 (Fri). Review of candidates will begin shortly and continue until the vacancies are filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified to attend an interview.

Student Helper (Resource Management)

Part-time appointments from January – 29 May 2026.

Duties

  • Assist in updating and verifying records in the library system
  • Checking access of library e-resources and records
  • Unpacking/checking incoming materials, scanning invoices and filing
  • End-processing library materials, e.g., stamp and label
  • Assist in the preparation of journal binding
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Good command of Chinese and knowledge in 漢語拼音 & Chinese inputting
  • Good command of English
  • Responsible, well organized, attention to details and ability to work accurately
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word
  • Experience in searching Library Discovery Tool, databases and Internet

Salary

HK$68 per hour (maximum 17 hrs/week in Jan, maximum 10 hrs/wk in Feb-May)

Application

Submit the application form and CV by email (lbcat@ust.hk) or in person (Library, 1/F Room 1346, attn: Ms Mary Yeung) by Monday, 5 January 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview.

Student Helper (Access Services)

Part-time appointments from 1 February – 31 May 2026.

Duties

  • Provide service at the G/F Service Counter. Duties include checking out and checking in library materials, monitoring access gate, answering general enquiries, helping users to search books and tidying up at library closing.
  • Work on library floors for other Access Services duties, including shelving, shelf-reading, patrolling, handling newspapers, and providing LC helpdesk services.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Good communication, interpersonal skills and team spirit
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Work regular hours weekly

Available working time slots

  • Mon-Fri: 9am-12noon / 2pm-5pm / 3pm-5pm / 9:15pm-11:15pm
  • Sat: 9am-12noon / 5:15pm-9:15pm
  • Sun: 10am-1pm / 6:15pm-9:15pm

Salary

HK$68 per hour (maximum 10 hours per week)

Application

Application form may be obtained at the G/F Service Counter or by downloading this form.

Return the completed form and tentative class time-table to the Service Counter or e-mail to Ms Julia Liu (lbcirc@ust.hk) on or before Wednesday, 31 December 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be notified to attend an interview.

Research & Learning Support Metadata Student Helper

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: January – May 2026

Working Hours: Part-time

  • Monday-Friday; 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • 17 hours/week (January 2026)
  • 10 hours/week (February – May 2026)

Salary: HK$68/hour

If you are interested in this post, please send your CV to Miss Winny Mak by email (lbwinny@ust.hk). Shortlisted candidates will be notified to attend an interview. (Deadline: 31 December 2025)

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last modified 22 December 2025