A new two-year position has been posted this week for a project
coordinator (Manga Special Collection Cataloger) at Ohio State. This
position was created to address preparations for the move of the Billy Ireland
Cartoon Library & Museum to new facilities in 2013. For more
information about those collections see:
Deadline for applications is January 15. Please see
information below and also at: https://www.jobsatosu.com/postings/33887
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Position Information
Number of Positions Available
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1
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University Title
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Project Coordinator
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Working Title
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Manga Special Coll Cataloger
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Department
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Collection & Technical Srvcs
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Department Location
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Columbus
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Requisition Number
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365297
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Summary of Duties
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Term-appointment for two years. Primary
responsibility is to coordinate the cataloging of the Japanese Manga
collection, primarily housed in the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum,
including books, serials, audiovisual materials and original art; secondary
duties include providing original and copy cataloging of Japanese language
and other materials in other Special Collections; works under the general
supervision of Head of Special Collections Cataloging and in consultation
with the Curator of Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum and Japanese
Studies Librarian; consults and collaborates with others throughout the
library as appropriate. Supervisory responsibility: May supervise or assist
in supervision of student assistants or volunteers.
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Additional Information
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This is a two term position.
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Pre Employment Screening
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Requires successful completion of a background check.
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Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of
education and experience; reading/writing native or master level Japanese
language skills; experience Romanizing Japanese; independent and detailed
work; effective oral/written/interpersonal communication skills; works in
archival storage conditions.
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Desired Qualifications
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Experience cataloging using AACR2/MARC; experience Romanizing Japanese according to ALA-LC Romanization Tables; knowledge of the
history/development of Manga; experience using OCLC Connexion
Client; experience using III MillenniumILS; experience in project planning, workflow
development/documentation; Master’s Degree or equivalent
education/experience; MLS or related field
or Master’s Degree in Japanese, East Asian Studies, or related field.
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Target Salary
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$35,609.60 - $39,000.00 Annually
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Job Category
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Administrative and Professional
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Job Appointment (FTE%)
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100.0
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Full/Part Time
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Full-time
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Temporary or Regular
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Term
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Posting Start Date
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12/31/2011
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Posting End Date
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01/15/2012
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Dept Contact Name
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Newman,Greg Edwin
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Dept Contact Phone
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614/247-8887
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