The Library is inviting applications for the following positions:
Student Developer – Digital Scholarship
Part-time appointments from February – May 2025.
The primary focus of this position will be contributing to a project centered around our map collections in the Library’s Special Collections. This project aims to incorporate augmented reality (AR) elements into our maps (https://lbezone.hkust.edu.hk/rse/).
This project is part of the Library’s DS CoLab Projects (see our previous projects here: https://library.hkust.edu.hk/ds/ds-colab/). Depending on the final outcomes of your work, you might have the opportunity to be invited to present at conferences or co-author a paper after the employment period.
We are looking for students who have skills and experience in either one of the following areas:
(1) Illustration / 3D modeling
(2) Research skills, particularly with an interest in maps
(3) Technical skills in AR
Duties
- Contribute to the development of digital projects.
- Document the development and problem-solving processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- The position offers flexible working arrangements, however, please note that attending a face-to-face meeting in the Library with us every week is required, and we expect the successful candidates can dedicate 10 hours each week to our project.
Requirements
- Be able to work independently, self-motivated, be responsible, organized, creative, and willing to learn.
- Including a portfolio showcasing your previous works along with your CV will be an advantage.
Salary
HK$65 per hour (up to 10 hours/week)
Application
Please e-mail your CV and portfolio (if any) to Ms Holly Chan (lbholly@ust.hk) with the subject “Student developer – Digital Scholarship” on or before Friday, 31 January 2025. Review of applications will begin shortly and continue until the post is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified to attend an interview.
Student Helpers (Access Services)
Part-time appointments from 1 February – 31 May 2025.
Duties
- Provide service at G/F Service Counter. Duties include checking out and checking in library materials, 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-12nn / 10am-1pm / 1pm-3pm / 2pm-5pm / 3pm-5pm / 9:15pm-11:15pm
- Sat: 9am-1pm / 5:15pm-9:15pm
- Sun: 10am-2pm / 6:15pm-9:15pm
Salary
HK$65 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 Sunday, 26 January 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be notified to attend an interview.
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