Library Assistant (Acquisitions)

This position is posted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Job Ref: 261029013-IE 學系/部門：Pao Yue-kong Library Category: General Staff 截止日期：12 November 2026 Source: PolyU Careers Apply: https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=261029013 ---

(Ref. 261029013-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) assist with acquisition, receiving, accessioning, item creation, invoicing, outsourcing statistics, creating and updating order records of books and AV Materials;

(b) handle quotations for problem cases;

(c) claim for outstanding book orders and follow-up on claim issues;

(d) process order cancellations and compile relevant statistics;

(e) manage vendor status reports and update order records;

(f) assist in inventory management and disposal;

(g) perform shift duties in the evening, on weekends and/or public holidays; and

(h) perform any other duties as assigned by the University Librarian or her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have five passes in HKCEE including English Language (at least Grade C if Syllabus A; Level 2 if results are obtained from 2007 onwards), Chinese Language (Level 2 if results are obtained from 2007 onwards) and Mathematics; or a combination of results in five HKDSE subjects of Level 2 in New Senior Secondary subjects / "Attained" in Applied Learning subjects / Grade E in Other Language subjects, and the five subjects must include English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics plus at least five years of relevant experience; or a recognized Certificate or Diploma or an relevant qualification;

(b) have a good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese;

(c) be proficient in Microsoft Office software including Excel and Word; and

(d) have good customer service, interpersonal and communication skills, and be able to work within a team.

Preference will be given to those with proficiency in AI applications, and/or work experience in using integrated library systems such as Ex Libris Alma or Primo.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Consideration of applications will commence on 12 November 2026 until the position is filled.