Assistant Library Officer

Hong Kong Baptist University

Duties & Responsibilities

Manage and clean data for digital scholarship projects and support database management initiatives.
Provide training to project staff on data indexing, data enhancement, and monitor their work progress.
Assist in scoping project data analytics and recommend data visualisation approaches.
Support planning and maintenance of the digital scholarship website and provide administrative support to the Digital Scholarship Manager.
Operate CollabTech Commons facilities including counter service, monitoring sessions, and developing data literacy training materials.
Complete other assigned tasks including dashboard data checking.

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Data Science, Information Technology, or related field with at least two years of relevant experience (Master's degree holders with less experience also welcome).
Proficiency in data processing using Excel, Python, and MySQL, and experience supporting prototyping equipment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with willingness to learn new skills.
Fluency in English, Cantonese, and Putonghua.
Advantageous: experience in online system development, database design, JavaScript, PHP, Google Maps APIs, XML, JSON-LD, RDF, schema.org, SPSS, ArcGIS, and Tableau.
Preferred: experience with 3D scanners, 3D printers, cutting plotters, and laser cutters.

Fixed-term contract — up to two years (re-appointment subject to performance review, mutual agreement, and funding availability).
Salary: HK$22,275 – HK$38,375 per month, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Review of applications: Ongoing.
Interview notification deadline: 8 weeks after application submission (unsuccessful if not invited by this date).