MS Word, PowerPoint & Excel
WONG Yun Wah ANGELA
Academic Librarian
Hong Kong,Hong Kong
Summary
An organized and dependable academic librarian successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. To seek for a librarian position in UK that uses qualitative, operational skills and experience in various fields of librarianship.
Mission of Librarian from R. David Lankes in The Atlas of new librarianship. “The mission of librarians is to improve society through facilitating knowledge creation in their communities”.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Information Services Librarian
Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
06.2012 - Current
- Served as Faculty Liaison Librarian for Faculty of Arts, working closely and collaboratively with faculty staff to provide high-quality and effective Library services in collection development and provide teaching, learning and research support.
- Encompassed working with academic staff to support their teaching and research as well as providing information literacy training and guidance to undergraduates, postgraduates and other users at university
- Provided high quality reference, research support to all library users in wide range of communication methods throughout university campus and via email, WhatsApp, social media channels, including implementation of one-on-one research consultation sessions with faculty staff and students.
- Planned and taught information literacy instruction sessions, tailored to needs of both undergraduate and postgraduate students at different stages of learning in various academic disciplines.
- Created, maintained and updated user education materials, including subject guides, course guides and tutorial guides in response to user needs and technologies (LibGuides on Springshare platform)
- Led a Student Assistant Programme, planning for recruitment and training, organization of programme services and activities and conduct programme evaluation.
- Coordinated and conducted Learning Events on information technology skills to facilitate whole person education for students in different levels.
- Participated in Book Culture Club Planning Team in organizing book talks and cultural events to promote book and art culture with university community.
- Kept abreast of information and services trends and developments in the field of library and information science in general and as they pertain to information services specifically.
- Participate in policy development and strategic planning for Information Services Section and University Library.
Assistant Librarian (Acquisitions)
Hong Kong Polytechnic University – College of Professional and Continuing Education Libraries
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
08.2009 - 06.2012
- Managed the purchase and receipt of library materials, including selection and ordering of books (print and electronic), serials, and AV materials
- Maintained the library automated acquisitions and receiving processes
- Administered and monitored the financial records and the materials budget
- Supervised and trained a team of supporting staff
- Negotiated with vendors for self-ready book services and evaluated vendor performance
- Served as a liaison librarian with teaching colleagues on library matters
Assistant Librarian
Vocational Training Council
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
03.2009 - 08.2009
- Acquired library materials and performed serials management
- Catalogued and classified library resources
- Provided reference services and managed circulation activities
- Supervised and managed team of supporting staff
- Assisted in planning and administering library projects
- Tabulated and evaluated statistics on usage of library services
Library Assistant I
Hong Kong Baptist University, Shek Mun Campus Library
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
06.2006 - 03.2009
- Provided administrative support in branch library
- Participated in operation procedures and streamlined workflow
- Supervised and trained part-time staff
- Maintained and compiled statistical summaries of branch library
Library Assistant II
Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
05.2000 - 05.2006
- In Acquisitions Section - Acquired the requested materials, placed orders to appropriate vendors, processed donations and managed outstanding orders
- In Cataloguing Section - Performed original and copy cataloguing of library materials, including monographs and serials in an automated environment
- In European Documentation Centre - Manned the circulation counter of centre and provided user services for students and public visitors
Evening Class Teacher, Teacher
Hong Kong Weaving Mills Association English Evening College, Librarians’ Association
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
03.2000 - 04.2001
- Taught Chinese Language for classes S1 to S5 in Hong Kong
Project Coordinator
Hong Kong Teacher-Librarians’ Association
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
07.1999 - 04.2000
- Coordinated all tasks related to Hong Kong School Library Union Catalog (QEF) Project.
- Maintained accurate records for project budget and member profiles.
- Assisted in preparation of project documentations, including survey, reports and cataloguing standards, Hong Kong Institute of Education (former of Education University of Hong Kong).
Temporary Library Assistant II
The Education University of Hong Kong (Formerly named as The Hong Kong Institute of Education)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
08.1998 - 06.1999
- Assisted in processing local interlibrary loan requests
- Provided general library duties in Information Services Section
- Keying book ordering records for purchasing of selected library materials
- Delivered library tours for students
Education
MAppSc - Library and Information Management
Charles Sturt University
New South Wales, Australia 09.2006 - 11.2008
Diploma - Librarianship
SPACE, The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong 09.2003 - 11.2005
Graduate Diploma of Applied Science - Library and Information Management
Charles Sturt University
New South Wales, Australia 09.2003 - 11.2005
Joint Certificate in Librarianship (Chinese) -
SPACE, The University of Hong Kong, Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong 09.2002 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Language and Literature
Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong 09.1995 - 12.1998
Skills
Information technology literacy skills
Software
Presentation tools (Prezi and Mentimeter)
LibAnswers, LibGuides, Primo
Interests
Travel, cooking and hiking
Additional Information
REFEREE:
Mr. Christopher Chan
Deputy University Librarian, Hong Kong Baptist University Library
Email: chancp@hkbu.edu.hk
Tel: (852) 3411 5397
Timeline
Information Services Librarian
Hong Kong Baptist University
06.2012 - Current
Assistant Librarian (Acquisitions)
Hong Kong Polytechnic University – College of Professional and Continuing Education Libraries
08.2009 - 06.2012
Assistant Librarian
Vocational Training Council
03.2009 - 08.2009
MAppSc - Library and Information Management
Charles Sturt University
09.2006 - 11.2008
Library Assistant I
Hong Kong Baptist University, Shek Mun Campus Library
06.2006 - 03.2009
Diploma - Librarianship
SPACE, The University of Hong Kong
09.2003 - 11.2005
Graduate Diploma of Applied Science - Library and Information Management
Charles Sturt University
09.2003 - 11.2005
Joint Certificate in Librarianship (Chinese) -
SPACE, The University of Hong Kong, Kong Baptist University
09.2002 - 12.2002
Library Assistant II
Hong Kong Baptist University
05.2000 - 05.2006
Evening Class Teacher, Teacher
Hong Kong Weaving Mills Association English Evening College, Librarians’ Association
03.2000 - 04.2001
Project Coordinator
Hong Kong Teacher-Librarians’ Association
07.1999 - 04.2000
Temporary Library Assistant II
The Education University of Hong Kong (Formerly named as The Hong Kong Institute of Education)
08.1998 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Language and Literature
Hong Kong Baptist University
09.1995 - 12.1998
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