Officer (Research Support) - Library

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Job Type   /   Job Level

Full-time   /   Junior Executive

Company Location

Hong Kong

The Library's Research and Learning Support (RLS) unit's mission is to develop and improve the HKUST community's abilities to effectively and ethically navigate and contribute to the world of data, information, and knowledge on their learning and research journeys.

Working as a member of the RLS unit, the appointee will support the delivery of high-quality research support services. Reporting to the Assistant Librarian in Research Support, the appointee will help ensure accurate research output information management and smooth operations for research-support and other library related services and events.

The appointee at Officer rank will perform a wide range of duties including:

Manage and validate research output in the University's Research Portal (PURE)
Maintain researchers' profiles;
Check open access status of research output and publishers' copyright policies;
Process HKUST E-theses and handle related enquiries;
Provide logistical support for Researcher's Series and information literacy workshops and library events;
Supervise the SPD student helper team;
Perform shift counter duties on a roster basis; and
Perform any other duties as assigned.

Applicants should have

A bachelor's degree with at least 2 years' work experience (experience in an academic library is preferred);
Experience with bibliographic metadata creation experience and author IDs; and proficiency in database searching (e.g. Web of Science and Scopus) will be an advantage;
A responsible work attitude, self-motivated, with excellent attention to details;
A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); and
A Joint Certificate for Library Assistants will be an advantage.

(Duration: 2 years, renewable)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Please apply on or before: 23 July 2026.

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