Archives Professional, Cultural Heritage

1 week ago


Hong Kong, Central and Western District, Hong Kong SAR China West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Archives Professional to join our team at the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority. As an Archives Professional, you will be responsible for contributing to the work of the Archives and Library (A&L) team in acquiring, cataloguing, preserving, and providing access to the Collection Archives and the Institutional Archive at the M+ Research Centre.

The ideal candidate will possess a diploma or recognised university degree in Archives or Records Management, Information Science, Cultural Management or equivalent, with at least 1 year of work experience in an archive, library or museum, or in another capacity related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Arrangement, description, and preservation of archival collections acquired as part of the M+ Collection Archives;
  • Supporting the acquisition, packing, moving, and rehousing of Collection Archives;
  • Supporting the implementation of records management programmes, including performing record audits and compliance activities, and applying retention schedules;
  • Assisting the transfer of records to the M+ Institutional Archive following established policies and procedures;
  • Facilitating the circulation and use of archival resources for research, exhibitions, and other museum programmes;
  • Providing reference services to users of the M+ Research Centre involving archival material;
  • Providing administrative and research support for the M+ Archives.


Required Skills and Qualifications:

To succeed in this role, you should have:
  • Possess a diploma or recognised university degree in Archives or Records Management, Information Science, Cultural Management or equivalent;
  • Have at least 1 year of work experience in an archive, library or museum, or in another capacity related to the duties and responsibilities specified;
  • Demonstrate experience in or knowledge of data standards used in archival description;
  • Have the ability to work accurately with meticulous attention to detail;
  • Have the ability to work both independently and co-operatively with others in a fast-paced team environment;
  • Be computer literate with knowledge of MS Office and Adobe applications, and some experience of database systems to manage information;
  • Have excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Chinese.


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