Main duties
The main duties of a Senior Librarian include:
(a) Library development and provision of strategic information services to meet the unique needs of LegCo Members and LegCo Secretariat staff;
(b) formulating library collection development and management policies to ensure the printed and other library materials (e.g. e-books and databases) are timely and relevant to the wide range of government policy areas;
(c) formulating alternative and flexible cataloguing and coding systems for library materials, with a focus on the materials on major government policy areas;
(d) applying emerging technologies and innovative solutions to enhance library and information services;
(e) developing and implementing thematic exhibitions of the Library;
(f) supervising the production of short research notes of the Library for promotion and publicity; and
(g) staff management including guiding and training the Librarians and supporting staff of the Library.
Entry requirements
Candidates should have:
(a) a recognized university degree or a postgraduate degree in Library Science, Information Science or Information Management, or equivalent;
(b) at least nine years’ post-qualification work experience in library, digital repository or information services (preferably in academic institutions or the public sector), including at least three years in a supervisory or managerial position. Applicants with exceptional potential but less than nine years’ relevant experience may also be considered and, if appointed, will be offered an appropriate salary point below the minimum point of the salary scale;
(c) comprehensive hands-on library experience, including technical processing, user access and engagement, collection development and management, as well as library budget management;
(d) hands-on experience in e-resources, web applications and development of integrated library systems;
(e) good knowledge of application of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence;
(f) an excellent command of written and spoken Chinese and English, with proficiency in Putonghua; and
(g) strong communication, interpersonal, project management and change management skills.
All candidates should be willing to work beyond normal office hours and on holidays when needed.
The Secretariat may devise further criteria to shortlist applicants. Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend a written test.
Remuneration
The starting salary is $82,330 per month, increasing by 10 annual increments to $119,650. There is also a monthly cash allowance for the rank of Senior Librarian (the current rate is $12,995 per month). Incremental credit may be granted to a successful candidate with additional recognized relevant experience. The successful candidate will be appointed on three-year agreement terms subject to renewal upon satisfactory completion of service, at which the appointee will be eligible for an end-of-agreement gratuity. The gratuity, when added to the employer’s contribution to a Mandatory Provident Fund Scheme, is equal to 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the agreement period. Fringe benefits include paid leave as well as medical and dental benefits.
Application
The Secretariat only accepts online applications for the above position. Applicants should apply online on or before 15 July 2025.Note Shortlisted applicants will be notified by email or by phone. All personal data provided will be treated in strict confidence. Applicants not invited for interview or written test within eight weeks from the closing date may assume their applications unsuccessful.
As an equal opportunities employer, The Legislative Council Commission is committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination in employment with the Secretariat. The post advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirements irrespective of their disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
Note Please note that the Secretariat has not authorized any employment agencies or third-party organizations to receive applications on behalf of the Secretariat.
主要職責
高級圖書館主任的主要職責包括：
(a) 發展圖書館及提供策略性資訊服務，以配合立法會議員及秘書處職員的獨特需要；
(b) 制訂館藏發展及管理政策，確保圖書館的印刷及其他資料(例如電子書及資料庫)均能與時並進，並切合政府廣泛的政策範疇;
(c) 為圖書館資料制訂靈活可行的編目及編碼系統，特別是有關政府的主要政策範疇的資料；
(d) 應用新興科技及創新方案，以加強圖書館及資訊服務；
(e) 籌辦並執行圖書館的專題展覽；
(f) 監督編製圖書館研究摘要，以作推廣和宣傳；及
(g) 管理職員，包括指導和培訓圖書館主任和圖書館的輔助人員。
入職條件
應徵者應具備：
(a) 圖書館科學、資訊科學或資訊管理的認可大學學位或碩士學位，或同等學歷；
(b) 於取得有關學歷後，至少9年在圖書館、數碼資料庫或資訊服務方面的工作經驗(最好是在學術機構或公營機構的工作經驗)，並曾擔任督導或管理職級不少於3年。具備特別潛質但少於9年相關工作經驗的申請人亦會獲得考慮，如獲受聘，入職薪金會定於適當的薪點，並較此職位的起薪點為低；
(c) 全面的圖書館實際經驗，包括技術處理、使用者存取及參與、館藏發展及管理，以及圖書館預算管理；
(d) 在電子資源、網頁程式及開發綜合圖書館系統方面的實際經驗；
(e) 在應用新興技術(例如人工智能)方面的豐富知識；
(f) 極佳的中、英文講寫能力，包括能講流利普通話；及
(g) 極佳的溝通、人際關係、項目管理及變革管理技巧。
所有應徵者均應願意在有需要時於正常辦公時間以外及假期工作。
秘書處可制訂進一步的準則，以選出初步入選的申請人。初步入選的申請人或須參加筆試。
薪酬
入職薪酬為每月82,330元，並按10個按年增薪額增至119,650元，另有為高級圖書館主任職級而設的每月現金津貼(現時的津貼額為每月12,995元)。具備額外認可相關經驗的成功受聘人士，或可獲額外增薪點。成功受聘人士會按合約條款受聘，為期3年，倘完成服務期而工作表現良好，可獲續約，並會獲得一筆約滿酬金，其款額加上僱主在強制性公積金計劃下所作的供款，相等於合約期內所得底薪總額的15%。附帶福利包括有薪假期、醫療及牙科福利。
申請
秘書處只接受網上申請上述職位。申請人須於2025年7月15日或該日前，於指定網頁提交申請。註秘書處將以電郵或電話方式通知初步入選的申請人。申請人提供的所有個人資料均會嚴加保密。申請人如於截止日期後8星期內未獲邀參加面試或筆試，可當作其申請不成功。
立法會行政管理委員會為平等機會僱主，致力確保秘書處沒有就業方面的歧視。所有符合基本入職條件的人士，不論其殘疾、性別、婚姻狀況、懷孕與否、年齡、家庭崗位、性傾向及種族，均可申請此職位。
註 請注意，秘書處並無授權任何職業介紹所或第三方機構代表本處接收申請。
