University Librarian

The University of Macau (UM) is an internationalized public comprehensive university in the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) located at the west bank of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The GBA is rapidly developing into one of the leading technology and innovation hubs of the world. UM is placed No. 193 in the THE World University Rankings and placed No. 254 in the QS World University Rankings. With a scenic campus of approximately 1 km2 on Hengqin island, UM has achieved significant progress in the past decade as evidenced by its rising international repute, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, and the establishment of three State Key Laboratories in microelectronics, Chinese medical sciences, and internet of things for smart city. To support economic diversification of MSAR and deepen collaboration between MSAR and Guangdong Province in Hengqin island, UM will continue to invest in cutting-edge research and develop interdisciplinary programmes in key strategic areas including precision oncology, advanced materials, regional oceanography, artificial intelligence and robotics, data science, cognitive and brain science and economics and finance. Leveraging its ‘4-in-1’ model of education and residential college system, UM provides all-round undergraduate education, nurturing talent to support social and economic development in MSAR and the GBA as a whole. With unprecedented growth and opportunities for development, UM offers promising career prospects to academics at all levels. It may be noted that English is the working language and the primary medium of instruction at UM.

**The University Library**

Standing at the forefront and occupying the central location of the campus, the University Library is the landmark building of the UM campus. The University Library is a magnificent building of 30,000 square meters, seating for 3,000, and a capacity of more than one million volumes of hard copy books. With over 40 years of development, the University Library has become the largest library in Macao. At this moment, the University Library holds a collection of over 12 million pieces/items, including books, periodicals, AV materials, paintings, antiques, microfilms, etc. With the rapid development of web services, the University Library has acquired quite a number of electronic resources, such as e-databases, e-books, e-theses, e-newspapers and e-journals.

**The University Librarian**

1. Bachelor’s degree or above in Library Science or related disciplines, highly preferably with a PhD degree;
2. At least 10 years of substantial working experience in library or equivalent capacity, such as academic or research experience in library-related discipline;
3. Knowledge and hands-on integration of the use of information technologies into library services;
4. Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a large academic library, and familiarity with the operation of library consortia, well-connected with the regional and international library community;
5. Strong experience in general administration and management, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, self-motivated, analytical and creative;
6. Proficiency in English and Chinese, while knowledge in Portuguese will be an advantage.

**Remuneration**

**Application Procedure**

**1901 Wilson House, 19-27 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong**

**Tel: +852 3702 6495**
- **Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only**_
- ** Under the equal **_**condition**_ **of qualifications and experience, priority will be given to Macao permanent residents**_