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Assistant Librarian II (Systems & Digital Services) Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hung Hom THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY PAO YUE-KONG LIBRARY **Post Specification** Assistant Librarian II (Systems & Digital Services) (Ref. 15081113) Reporting to the Associate Librarian (Digital & Infrastructural Services), the appointee is responsible fordeveloping and maintaining application programs and database systems in support of Library services,identifying and developing opportunities to integrate emerging technologies into Library services as wellas participating actively in planning, managing and supporting the Library's information systems and ITinitiatives. **The appointee will be required to:** a) serve as the key member of the programme development team and participate in developing and maintaining various Library's application programmes, website, discovery platform and Library databases, such as Institutional Repository, Institutional Research Archive and Image Database; b) propose, develop and implement effective IT solutions, and provide relevant training; c) support team members in maintaining and developing the Library's integrated system and discovery platform; d) assist in planning and conducting assessment of the Library's systems, web services, servers, and prepare documentation, data analysis and statistical reports; e) compile statistical reports to support service review, collection development as well as overall Library planning and development; f) perform shift duties, and g) perform any other duties as assigned by the University Librarian or her delegates. **Qualifications** Applicants should: a) have a recognised degree with postgraduate qualification in Library Science or Information Science; b) have post-qualification experience, normally five years in systems development and management or related responsibilities, preferably in an academic library setting; c) have demonstrated experience in web-based development and software integration, for instance using REST APIs, and JSON or XML for data interoperability; d) have experience in Microsoft Windows Server, UNIX/Linux, Oracle/SQL Server, Apache Solr or Elasticsearch; e) have working knowledge of programming language, web application technologies (such as Java, PHP, Ruby, CSS, Javascript, HTML/XML, etc.), web content development tools and emerging web technologies in academic libraries; f) have demonstrated understanding of client/server environment, and working knowledge with integrated library systems as well as related discovery products preferred; g) have good communication and interpersonal skills, self-motivation and capability in working independently and within a team environment; and h) be able to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English and Chinese. Remuneration and Conditions of Service A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application. 11 August 2015 Application Guidelines http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/guidelines.php Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/22211/ To post a new job please visit http://jobs.code4lib.org/