Month: August 2026

The Library is inviting applications for Part-time Student Assistants to provide operational and user service support. Under the supervision of the User Services Team, successful candidates will assist in maintaining high-quality library services and supporting various library activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with shelving, shelf-reading, and bookshelf management to ensure library collections are accurately organized and accessible.
• Support daily user services operations, including service counter duties, handling user enquiries, and conducting library patrols to maintain a comfortable and conducive study environment.
• Provide administrative and clerical support for the section’s daily operations.
• Assist in library projects and service initiatives as assigned.
• Support the promotion of library services and resources through the creation of publicity materials, including leaflets, posters, videos, and social media content.
• Assist in organizing and supporting library events and outreach activities, including Library Tours, Information Day, and other promotional programmes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the User Services Team.

Requirements

Applicants should:

• Be punctual, responsible, and self-disciplined.
• Demonstrate a positive customer service attitude and enjoy working in a team environment.
• Be able to balance work and academic commitments, and commit at least 10 hours per week, including evenings and Saturdays.
• Possess good written and spoken Chinese and English skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Have knowledge of graphic design and video editing software. Experience with Canva, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe Photoshop will be an advantage.
• Be undergraduate students in Years 1 to 3 (preferred).

Remuneration

Remuneration will be based on the hourly rate approved by the University.

Application

Interested students should send their resume to libcirc@hksyu.edu with the subject line:
Application for Student Assistant (User Services, Library)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will remain open until the position is filled.

For enquiries, please contact the User Services Team at libcirc@hksyu.edu.