Chief Librarian

Responsibilities

Under the management of the Executive Director and of the Jordan Centre Manager, and in coordination with the Cultural team of AFHK, the Chief Librarian will:

• Handle the day-to-day management of the library
• Manage and organize the keeping of collections
• Input ideas for the development of our library software
• Select and order new resources in cooperation with the different persons concerned
• Define the management the cultural program at AFHK Library + participate in the coordination and the organization of the cultural activities and events organized for our members and students (including animations, art exhibitions, film screenings, conferences, workshops…)
• Develop co-operation projects with other educational institutions and participate/cooperate with community events
• Eventually animate talks and conferences at the Library
• Welcome the AFHK members and the general audience (provide information on our services, instruction of using the library, instruction of reading…)
• Assist the users of the library to find books, you will advise and guide them to find the books they are looking for.
• Organize the display and decoration of the library
• Organize marketing actions / automations with Library prospects and users.
• Update of Library sections on the website, and proposals for this latter.
• Manage a Librarian assistant

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and in other digital systems (Google apps, Photoshop, Illustrator, CRM, etc)
• Near native or native speaker of French, high proficiency in written and spoken English, Chinese a plus.
• Knowledge of audio-video tools would be an advantage
• A good team player with strong communication & presentation skills
• Well organized, details-minded and independent
• Shift duties may be required on irregular hours,  Sundays and Statutory holidays for events

AFHK Library

• 11,000 items
• 4,000 users
• 9,500 loans per year
• 60 animations per year

Starting as soon as possible.

We offer 5-day work Tuesday to Saturday (37.5h per week), annual leave, medical insurance, mandatory provident fund.  The appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract with the possibility of renewal. Interested parties please send your full resume stating current & expected salary and date of availability.