U of Michigan: Japanese Studies Librarian

The Asia Library of the University of Michigan is one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of East Asian materials in North America, and our Japanese Collection is one of the top collections in the nation. The University of Michigan Library seeks a Japanese Studies Librarian with a strong background in collection management in Japanese Studies, with deep understanding of Japanese Culture.  The Japanese Studies Librarian will assume direct responsibility for the development and maintenance of the Japanese Collection, evaluation and selection of information sources related to Japanese Studies, reference and research consultation in supporting instructional programs designed for Japanese Studies, and serve as liaison with the Center for Japanese Studies and respond to the Center’s needs in coordination of its activities and projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of Asia Library, the individual hired for this position will provide academic support services to faculty and students who are engaged in the Japanese Studies. Under the general direction of the Head of Asia Library, the successful candidate will assume these responsibilities:

Collection Development and Acquisitions

• Provide leadership for collection development and ongoing collection management of the Japanese Collection. Establish and maintain collection policies and priorities for the Japanese Collection.
• Identify budget needs for collection and make recommendations to the Head of Asia Library for budget allocation for the Japanese Collection. Manage and monitor the appropriate accounts.
• Partner with the Head and the Coordinator for Asia Library Technical Services to establish cataloging priorities for Japanese materials.
• Participate in fund-raising for the Japanese Collection. Seek and encourage donors of funds and materials relating to Japanese studies as appropriate.

Reference and Information Services 

• Provide instruction and reference services to faculty and students, as well as patrons outside the university community on topics related to Japanese Studies.  
• Publicize significant acquisitions in Asian and Japanese Studies in various formats.
• Receive official guests as requested. Provide assistance for visiting Japanese Studies scholars and librarians.
• Maintain professional contacts with libraries and research institutions in Japan as well as the community of East Asian or Japanese collections in North America.  Represent the University Library in regional and national organizations of Japanese collections.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library or Information Science, or an equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience. 
• Experience providing reference services to faculty and students. Knowledge of scholarly resources for Japanese studies, reference tools, and electronic resources.
• Up-to-date knowledge of library application of computer technology and knowledge of computing in the Japanese language and script.
• Proficiency in communicating with Japanese libraries, institutions, publishers, vendors, and donors in both written and spoken Japanese.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and collegially with a staff of diverse cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous work experience in an academic or research library is preferred.
• Advanced academic degree in Japanese Studies.

BENEFITS, RANK, and SALARY

Final rank and salary are dependent on experience and qualifications. Professional positions receive 24 days of vacation a year, 15 days of sick leave a year with provisions for extended benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and travel.

Further information regarding benefits can be found at http://benefits.umich.edu/benefitgroups/faculty.html .

RETIREMENT OPTIONS: 

TIAA-CREF and Fidelity Investments options available.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Email a cover letter and CV as attachments to libhumres@umich.edu addressed to:

Jane Havens

Head of Library Human Resources

404 Hatcher Graduate Library North

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1190

For further information, call 734-764-2546 between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday-Friday.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Review of applications will begin on 12/10/11 and continue until the position is filled. 

The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.

Jidong Yang

Head, Asia Library

University of Michigan

913 S. University Avenue

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1205

Phone: 734-936-2354

Fax: 734-647-2885

Stanford: Japanese Studies Librarian

 

Job ID	45147
Job Location	University Libraries
Job Category	Library
Salary	3P1
Date Posted	Oct 18, 2011

Japanese Studies Librarian

This job is posted at the 3P1, 3P2, and 3P3 levels.
Compensation will be based on relevant qualifications and experience.
Position will remain open until filled.

Reports to: Director of the East Asia Library

The Stanford University Libraries invite applications and nominations internationally for the position of Japanese Studies Librarian. Librarians or scholars with a strong background in collection management and Japanese studies are encouraged to apply.

Under the supervision of the Director of the East Asia Library, the Japanese Studies Librarian will manage Japanese language materials, primarily in the humanities and social sciences, and will provide reference and bibliographic services to faculty and students.The Japanese Studies Librarian should have high proficiency in Japanese language and deep understanding of Japanese culture, and bring to this position a thorough comprehension of all aspects of current research in Japanese Studies, including the use of a wide range of print and digital resources for Japanese studies.

East Asian Studies is an established and important area of international study at Stanford University. The individual hired for this position will have the opportunity to contribute to the East Asia Library’s support of students and faculty who are engaged in this area of study and research.

Responsibilities:

Collection development and management:

• Select Japanese language monographs and serials, manage book funds, request the Japanese collection materials budget, approve gifts and exchanges, and identify titles to for off-campus storage and/or de-accessioning to accommodate incoming materials.

• Perform complex, high-level bibliographic research and maintain bibliographic files in support of collection development and access, e.g., design and execute collection evaluations in specialized subject areas or genres; screen professional review journals to identify relevant titles for purchase; develop and manages desiderata files and relations with relevant out-of-print and antiquarian dealers; provide specialized research assistance for creating access tools. Must have knowledge of both print and computer-based bibliographic research in general and specialized sources.

• Serve as liaison with Stanford Japanese Studies faculty, consult and respond to their teaching and research needs.

• Plan and write grant proposals for developing the Japanese collection.

• Evaluate and manage digital products and services which support Japanese Studies. Decide appropriate cataloging treatments and retention policies for digital products.

• Manage the gift and exchange program for Japanese materials, including correspondence with institutions and individuals; correspond with donors of endowed funds.

• Participate in fund-raising for the Japanese collection. Encourage and cultivate close relations with donors of funds and materials relating to Japanese studies.

• Collect and report on annual statistics for the Japanese collection.

• Collaborate with other librarians to ensure coverage of interdisciplinary areas that lie outside conventional subject boundaries.

Public services:

• Provide bibliographic and reference services to Stanford faculty and students as well as
Users outside of the Stanford community on topics related to Japan, provide library orientation tours and hands-on Japanese database searching sessions.

• Serve as liaison to Stanford Japanese studies faculty. Consult and respond to their
teaching and research needs, keeping them apprised of the latest resources.

• Assist visitors, including scholars, librarians, publishers as well as vendors from Japan, who visit the EAL and other Stanford library collections.

• Assist the SUL Interlibrary Department with interlibrary borrowing requests.

• Prepare reference guides that enhance access to the collections.

• Maintain and update the Japanese collection webpages.

• Participate in national and international professional associations and societies.


Required Qualifications and Demonstrated Experiences:

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited program or equivalent training and experience. Knowledge and interest in academic or research libraries and the research environment in major universities. Experience in an academic or research library highly desirable.

• Expert knowledge of Japanese Studies. An advanced degree or equivalent in education, training, and/or scholarly experience in East Asian studies is required. PhD level degree or equivalent is preferred.

• Native, or functionally native, level fluency in Japanese Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) level 5 in reading, speaking,listening and writing, or equivalent.

• Proficiency in modern spoken Japanese and has full requisite knowledge of Japanese native culture, and demonstrated fluency in Japanese to communicate with publishers, book sellers and international donors that are native speakers from Japan.

• Proficiency in communicating with Japanese libraries and institutions in both written and spoken Japanese for acquisitions, fund raising and book donations.

• Knowledge of Japanese bibliographic resources, including electronic resources. Knowledge of the commercial and non-commercial sources of materials in Japanese studies. Knowledge of scholarly resources for Japanese studies, reference tools, electronic resources, and trends in publishing industry and book trade in Japan. Experience of providing reference services to faculty and students who are native speakers in Japanese studies, including database and internet searching, and familiarity with library resources in digital formats. Demonstrated experience in a customer service oriented atmosphere responding to complex questions and problems. Must have strong public service commitment.

• High level proficiency with digital resources, web technology, e.g. drupal, web updates, experience in the management of electronic resources, effective use of current technologies, interest in staying abreast of current technologies and trends.

• Knowledge of OCLC, AACR2, LC subject headings and classifications, MARC21 formats and authority files is highly preferred.

• Successful experience in developing and managing budgets.Effectively coordinate the delegation of responsibilities.



• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and collegially with staff at all levels as well as with faculty and students required. Excellent leadership skills to supervise and train a diverse staff in a dynamic environment. Effectively coordinate the delegation of responsibilities.

• Knowledge of Chinese or Korean languages highly desired.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills required. Ability to manage time and multiple projects in a complex, changing environment with a positive, flexible, creative and innovative attitude. Supervisory or managerial experience, especially in an academic or research library is highly desired.


Applicants should provide cover letter, resume or CV, and 3 references. Applications must be submitted electronically through http://jobs.stanford.edu.
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Columbia: Japanese Librarian

C. V. STARR EAST ASIAN LIBRARY

LIBRARIAN FOR THE JAPANESE COLLECTION

Hiring range: Associate Librarian I – Associate Librarian VI

$48,029-$64,560 per annum, based upon qualifications This is a full-time appointment available starting January 2012.

The University of California at Berkeley invites applications for the position of Librarian for the Japanese Collection at the C. V. Starr East Asian Library. The Starr Library houses the largest collection of research materials in the Japanese language at any university outside Asia. Its comprehensive Japanese collection contains more than 385,000 volumes and nearly 2,000 current Japanese serial titles, as well as electronic databases and non-print materials in Japanese. The C. V.

Starr East Asian Library serves the campus community and a substantial number of off-campus users.

The Library: As the oldest and largest library in the University of California system, the University Library is internationally renowned.

Collections include more than 10 million bound volumes and about 50,000 current serial titles. Library facilities on the Berkeley campus include the Doe/Moffitt Library complex, the Bancroft Library, the C. V. Starr East Asian Library and additional libraries serving subject specialties.

The C. V. Starr East Asian Library is the second largest library of research materials in East Asian languages among all North American universities, with combined holdings of more than 1 million volumes, over 4,000 current serials, and over 70,000 pieces of microform.

This position reports to the Director of the C. V. Starr East Asian Library.

Responsibilities: The incumbent will evaluate and select Japanese language materials in all subject areas, formats, and media, including electronic; manage acquisitions funds, prepare requests for funds, and expend funds. When necessary or advantageous, the incumbent will coordinate acquisitions with Stanford University or other UC campus libraries, either through existing agreements or by exploring additional areas of cooperation. He or she will select materials for storage or withdrawal, preservation, microfilming, or digitization. The incumbent will review and redefine collection policy to meet the teaching and research needs of faculty and students, and attempt to anticipate subject areas and types of research materials that should be collected.

The incumbent will work with the Director to identify and initiate applications for grant funds to improve access to, or conservation of, the Japanese collection.

In addition to collection management, the incumbent will provide reference and consultation services for scholars and students in Japanese studies. He or she will respond to individual queries and conduct bibliographic instruction as requested, serving as library liaison for faculty and students. The incumbent will work with the East Asian Library’s Technical Services unit to create and maintain name authority files for items in the Japanese collection.

The incumbent may supervise a bibliographical assistant and represent the Library in regional, national, and international cooperative programs and special projects concerning Japanese collections and materials.

UC Berkeley librarians are expected to participate in library-wide planning and governance, to work effectively in a shared decision-making environment and to be active professionally. Professional contributions beyond the primary responsibilities are required for advancement in the Librarian series. The successful candidate will show promise or evidence of such contributions.

Qualifications:

Required:

* Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent degree

* Expert knowledge of spoken and written Japanese (modern and classical)

* Knowledge of Japanese scholarship, publishing, government documents, and the book trade

* Subject background and training in Japanese history, literature, or an appropriate discipline related to Japanese studies

* Current knowledge of Japan’s e-publishing industry and online resources suitable to an academic context

* Familiarity with various systems for romanizing Japanese, especially the Hepburn system

* Excellent oral and written skills in English

* Ability to work well with staff of diverse backgrounds

* Strong commitment to excellence in service and a demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a complex, changing environment

Preferred:

* Advanced academic degree in Japanese history, literature, or a related field

* Previous work experience in a research library, preferably with East Asian language materials

The Library at the University of California, Berkeley is committed to the support and encouragement of a multicultural environment and seeks candidates who can make positive contributions in a context of ethnic and cultural diversity.

An exclusive bargaining agent, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), represents librarians at the University of California. This position is included in the bargaining unit.

Librarians are entitled to appropriate professional leave, two days per month of vacation leave, one day per month of sick leave, and all other benefits granted to non-faculty academic personnel. The University has an excellent retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans in addition to other benefits.

DEADLINE: Consideration will be given to applications received by December 20, 2011.

Applicants must send with their applications a cover letter, a detailed statement of qualifications, curriculum vitae noting degrees and relevant work experience, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s qualifications for this position. Send applications to:

Susan E. Wong

Director, Library Human Resources

110 Doe Library

The University Library

University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, CA 94720-6000

Or FAX to: 510-642-8675

Or EMAIL: librec@library.berkeley.edu

Applications received via email preferred.

The University of California Is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

University of Tsukuba, Japan: Prof. of Information Management

Dear Colleagues,

 The University of Tsukuba has an opening for a "Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor in Information Management". It is a 2-year term position, with the possibility of an extension.

If interested, please see the job posting via the following links:

http://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&id=D111071363&ln_jor=1

http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/english/update/jobs.html

Best regards,

Shirin

on behalf of Chieko Mizoue (mizoue@slis.tsukuba.ac.jp)

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Shirin Eshghi

Japanese Language Librarian, Asian Library The University of British Columbia

1871 West Mall  Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2

Tel: 604-822-0960   Fax: 604-822-0650

http://blogs.ubc.ca/toshokan

http://guides.library.ubc.ca/japanese

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Information Resource Center Assistant (U.S. Embassy Tokyo)

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U.S. Embassy Tokyo is seeking an INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTER ASSISTANT

For position details and application procedures, please see U.S. Embassy website:

http://japan.usembassy.gov/e/info/tinfo-jobs.html

Application deadline: December 13, 2010

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Akemi Noda
Information Resource Center
U.S. Embassy Tokyo
1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku
Tokyo 107-8420
Tel: 81-3-3224-5292 Fax: 81-3-3505-4769
http://japan.usembassy.gov/e/irc-main.html
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Job Vacancy at University of Maryland Libraries

The Gordon W. Prange Collection, University of Maryland Libraries, is seeking a Coordinator. The Coordinator is responsible for a variety of administrative tasks in the collection.

The job announcement can be found at https://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=139912.
The Position Number is 114963.

For more information, contact Tracy Gibbs
(Tel: 301-405-9249; email: tgibbs@umd.edu).

For more information about the Gordon W. Prange Collection, visit the collection website at http://www.lib.umd.edu/prange/index.jsp.