Librarian (Digital Strategies) - Library

THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY • Full Time • Sai Kung, Hong Kong, HK • 3d ago

The Library has established a new Digital Strategies unit to advance the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence across learning, research, and library operations, together with the Library's data-driven services and its digital scholarship. Reporting to the Assistant University Librarian (Digital Strategies), the appointee helps translate the Library's digital efforts into services and operational capability, with a focus on harnessing generative AI and exploring emerging agentic approaches to enhance library workflows, drive digital transformation, and enable library automation.

Design, pilot, and integrate generative-AI workflows and lightweight automations (such as scripts and APIs) to enhance library processes, such as metadata generation, description and captioning, large-scale text and media processing;
Develop AI-powered discovery and research-support services, such as gateways to library collections, with appropriate evaluation, guardrails, and quality assurance;
Build the Library's internal AI capability, developing staff training, practical guides, and hands-on support so that colleagues across teams can adopt AI tools confidently and responsibly in their work;
Evaluate and prioritize AI tools and use cases (including privacy, security, and licensing considerations), and promote responsible, transparent AI use across services;
Advance digital scholarship and the digital preservation program in partnership with faculty and colleagues;
Monitor emerging AI and digital-library developments, translate them into practical and ethically sound opportunities for the Library, and participate in library-wide projects and committees as needed.

Qualifications & Preferred Experience

A master's degree in library and information science or a related field, in addition to a bachelor's degree, and a minimum of 2 years of post-qualification working experience;
A sound understanding of generative AI and related technologies, with hands-on familiarity with current AI tools and platforms;
A working understanding of the ethical, legal, and social implications of AI, including bias, transparency, privacy, copyright/IP, and academic integrity;
A demonstrated record of service development, project leadership, and effective cross-unit collaboration in a rapidly evolving environment, including experience guiding or supervising staff;
Experience in digital scholarship, library data and analytics, and/or AI / emerging-technology services;
Excellent communication, instruction, and interpersonal skills, with a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.

(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.

Application Procedure
In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only. To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website (https://hkustcareers.ust.hk) and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before Tuesday, 28 July 2026. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission. We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. Applicants should read the Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of application.)

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of
inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.

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