Publicity and Promotion Librarian, Library

THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG - SHENZHEN, United Kingdom

Updated: over 1 year ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 31 Dec 2022

Post Specification

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manages whole library promotion, requiring knowledge of all media platforms and plan the publicity strategy according to users’ needs and interests.
  • Overall plans and organizes the reader activities for every academic year.
  • Manage all editing and promotion of various platform news and other promotional content.
  • Collaborates on and contributes to the creation, development, implementation, and assessment of innovative circulation related projects and services. Organizes, evaluates, and sets priorities for all aspects of services for the unit and identifies areas for improved service.
  • Oral and written instruction and direction must be organized, clearly communicated, and presented in a positive manner.
  • Serves all library users at a consolidated service desk by assisting with directional, basic reference, circulation, and technology questions, including referral to an appropriate expert. Excellent customer service skills including the ability to engage, interact and communicate with patience, clarity, tact, and courtesy are essential. Provides functional supervision of staff and students working at the Service Desk, in coordination with other supervisors. Regular evening and weekend hours required.
  • Represents the Libraries within and outside the University community in matters concerning circulation and reserve activities.
  • Assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

    • Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Library and Information Science OR equivalent education and experience relevant to the position, advanced degrees in relevant fields will be given preference in consideration.
  • 3+ year professional experience working in User Service or other related department in an academic or research library.
  • Experience providing assistance to library users at a single library service desk.
  • Experience with managing library promotion and user activities.
  • General understanding of the mission and functions of a research library and the information needs of academic users.
  • Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.
  • Proficient in editing pictures and videos software.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work creatively in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity in the workplace or community.
  • Ability to identify issues and problem with analysis and solutions proposals quickly.

    • Salary and Benefits

    Salary will be competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointments will be made under the establishment of CUHK-SZ and statutory benefits will be provided according to the prevailing labor laws applicable in the PRC. The appointee will be based at the University campus in Shenzhen, PRC.

    Application Procedure

    Please send full curriculum vitae together with copies of qualification documents, and at least three references by email to: [email protected]   


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