The UCLA Library has initiated recruitment for the position of Japanese Studies Librarian, in the Richard C. Rudolph East Asian Library, and is actively seeking nominations and applications. The first consideration date for this position is May 3, 2013.
For your convenience, the complete posting can be viewed here: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF00019.
Anyone wishing to be considered for this position should apply online. Applications should include: a cover letter describing qualifications and experience; a current curriculum vitae detailing education and relevant experience; and the names and phone numbers for at least three professional references, including a current or previous supervisor.
Candidates applying by May 3, 2013, will be given first consideration. UCLA welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks applications and nominations from women and minorities. UCLA seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.
UCLA Library staff members are encouraged to forward this position posting to potential applicants.
UCLA Library staff are also asked to post this position posting to professional LISTSERVs as appropriate – please copy Maurita Ploesch on such postings so we may retain a copy of the posting for reporting purposes.
Thank you for your assistance.
Michelle
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Michelle O. Torre
Academic Recruitment and
Learning & Development Coordinator
UCLA Library Human Resources
22478 Charles E. Young Research Library
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575
t: 310.206.9764 | f: 310.825.6174 | mtorre@library.ucla.edu
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Thursday, April 4, 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013
McGill University: Postdoctoral Fellowship for the Ming Qing Women’s Writings Digital Archive and Database
The Department of East Asian Studies, McGill University (Montreal, Canada), announces a postdoctoral fellowship with support from the Henry Luce Foundation to begin Aug. 1, 2013, renewable for two subsequent years. The fellow will assist Prof. Grace Fong, Director of the Ming Qing Women’s Writings Digital Archive and Database ( http://digital.library.mcgill.ca/mingqing ), in executing, managing, and developing the collaborative digitization project with the National Library of China (Beijing) and East China Normal University (Shanghai). The ideal candidate will combine knowledge of digital technology with a disciplinary specialization in the Humanities/Social Sciences, Library and Information Science, or Education Technology. Native or near-native fluency in oral and written English and modern Chinese are required; knowledge of classical Chinese an asset. The ideal candidate will have experience with application development in PHP, MySQL relational databases & data modeling, familiarity with web tools (PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript), and experience working with standardized metadata, prosopographical implementations in a relational database, and be able to produce technical documentation in English to support their work. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to teach one course in the general area of Chinese digital humanities studies depending on their expertise.
Applicants must have received their PhD degree in 2008 or later, but must have completed all requirements for the PhD degree by July 31, 2013. The annual fellowship stipend will be CAD$50,000. Review of applications will begin on April 20, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should include:
I. Cover Sheet providing the following information in numerical order:
1. Name, 2. University and dept. (of PhD), 3. Field of Study, 4. Thesis title, 5. Date PhD received (if pending, give specific timeline), 6. Summary of experience relevant to working with digital media (max. 500 words).
II. CV (incl. list of publications).
III. Dissertation title, abstract, and table of contents.
IV. Two Letters of Recommendation (one letter should address the applicant's experience relevant to the field of digital humanities).
All application materials should be uploaded to Academic Jobs Online ( http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo).
Applicants must have received their PhD degree in 2008 or later, but must have completed all requirements for the PhD degree by July 31, 2013. The annual fellowship stipend will be CAD$50,000. Review of applications will begin on April 20, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should include:
I. Cover Sheet providing the following information in numerical order:
1. Name, 2. University and dept. (of PhD), 3. Field of Study, 4. Thesis title, 5. Date PhD received (if pending, give specific timeline), 6. Summary of experience relevant to working with digital media (max. 500 words).
II. CV (incl. list of publications).
III. Dissertation title, abstract, and table of contents.
IV. Two Letters of Recommendation (one letter should address the applicant's experience relevant to the field of digital humanities).
All application materials should be uploaded to Academic Jobs Online ( http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo).
Monday, March 25, 2013
Ohio State University: East Asian Studies Program Assistant; Japanese Cataloger; Korean Cataloger
The Ohio State University Libraries is currently seeking applications for an East Asian Studies Program Assistant, a Japanese Cataloger and a part time Korean Cataloger within our Area Studies Department and Cataloging Department.
The Libraries’ East Asian Area Studies unit furthers academic research about and engagement with East Asia throughout the university by assisting in building the collection and engaging scholars. For information please visit: http://library.osu.edu/find/subjects/area-studies/ .
The Cataloging Department provides and maintains access to the collections through cataloging duties, providing support in the areas of catalog maintenance as well as authority control. For information please visit: http://library.osu.edu/staff/cataloging/ .
East Asian Studies Program Assistant
The East Asian Studies Program Assistant assists in the selection, management and use of distinctive collections by coordinating and implementing activities such as acquisitions, cataloging, searching, reference, outreach and access support at high levels of complexity and responsibility. Target Hiring Range: $13.25-$16.15/hour. Posting Number: 374616.
Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area or an equivalent combination of education and experience required; knowledge of East Asia is required; proficiency with computers and standard office programs; fluency (reading, writing and speaking) in English and Korean, including familiarity with hanja (Chinese characters).
Japanese Cataloger
The Japanese Cataloger is responsible for cataloging materials, primarily in Japanese, in various formats using national, international and OSU rules and standards. Target Hiring Range: $12.91-$15.50/hour. Posting Number: 374635.
Minimum Qualifications: Per Classified Civil Service Specs or equivalent education/experience; proficiency in reading and writing Japanese language;
Korean Cataloger
The Korean Cataloger is responsible for cataloging materials, primarily in Korean, in various formats using national, international and OSU rules and standards. This is a part-time 20 hr/week position. Target Hiring Range: $12.91-$15.50/hour. Posting Number: 374656.
Minimum Qualifications: Per Classified Civil Service Specs or equivalent education/experience; proficiency in reading and writing Korean language
Benefits
The University offers competitive benefits, see: http://hr.osu.edu/hrpubs/ben/fs-bensummaryreg.pdf .
Application
Successful candidates will possess excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently and as a team member, and proficiency in one or more non-English language. For more information or to apply for these positions, please visit: https://www.jobsatosu.com/ from March 24 through March 31, 2013.
Contact
Kelly Rose, Human Resources, 1858 Neil Avenue Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, 614-292-5917.
To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals
with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer
Kelly Rose, SPHR
The Ohio State University Libraries Human Resources
305B Thompson Library, 1858 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43210
614.292.5917 / rose.900@osu.edu / library.osu.edu
The Libraries’ East Asian Area Studies unit furthers academic research about and engagement with East Asia throughout the university by assisting in building the collection and engaging scholars. For information please visit: http://library.osu.edu/find/subjects/area-studies/ .
The Cataloging Department provides and maintains access to the collections through cataloging duties, providing support in the areas of catalog maintenance as well as authority control. For information please visit: http://library.osu.edu/staff/cataloging/ .
East Asian Studies Program Assistant
The East Asian Studies Program Assistant assists in the selection, management and use of distinctive collections by coordinating and implementing activities such as acquisitions, cataloging, searching, reference, outreach and access support at high levels of complexity and responsibility. Target Hiring Range: $13.25-$16.15/hour. Posting Number: 374616.
Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area or an equivalent combination of education and experience required; knowledge of East Asia is required; proficiency with computers and standard office programs; fluency (reading, writing and speaking) in English and Korean, including familiarity with hanja (Chinese characters).
Japanese Cataloger
The Japanese Cataloger is responsible for cataloging materials, primarily in Japanese, in various formats using national, international and OSU rules and standards. Target Hiring Range: $12.91-$15.50/hour. Posting Number: 374635.
Minimum Qualifications: Per Classified Civil Service Specs or equivalent education/experience; proficiency in reading and writing Japanese language;
Korean Cataloger
The Korean Cataloger is responsible for cataloging materials, primarily in Korean, in various formats using national, international and OSU rules and standards. This is a part-time 20 hr/week position. Target Hiring Range: $12.91-$15.50/hour. Posting Number: 374656.
Minimum Qualifications: Per Classified Civil Service Specs or equivalent education/experience; proficiency in reading and writing Korean language
Benefits
The University offers competitive benefits, see: http://hr.osu.edu/hrpubs/ben/fs-bensummaryreg.pdf .
Application
Successful candidates will possess excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently and as a team member, and proficiency in one or more non-English language. For more information or to apply for these positions, please visit: https://www.jobsatosu.com/ from March 24 through March 31, 2013.
Contact
Kelly Rose, Human Resources, 1858 Neil Avenue Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, 614-292-5917.
To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals
with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer
Kelly Rose, SPHR
The Ohio State University Libraries Human Resources
305B Thompson Library, 1858 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43210
614.292.5917 / rose.900@osu.edu / library.osu.edu
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
The British Library: Head of Asian & African Studies
Devonshire Arts and Heritage is delighted to be recruiting for a Head of Asian and African Studies for an internationally renowned library in London.
The Library contains over 150 million items including manuscripts, printed books, newspapers, maps, photographs, stamps, sound recordings, prints, drawings and ephemera from all over the World. The post holder has overall management responsibility for a total of 21 specialist curatorial staff; 6 of which will be direct reports.
The post is permanent and full time. First stage interviews will take place on the first week of March, so you must be fully available then, and if successful be available to start within a reasonable amount of time after that.
The Post Holder Will:
• Motivate, build trust, inspire and ultimately lead a team of Asian and African specialists
• Have the ability to identify what is important and achievable for the curatorial team to conserve the collection, in order for it to continue being the best of its kind
• Support and mentor team members through regular one to one and group meetings
• Continue to build and strengthen relationships with other internal departments
• Develop service propositions to exploit the collections across a range of formats, seeking and brokering partnerships with other libraries, research institutions and technology partners as appropriate
• Act as an effective advocate for the Library and communicate with stakeholders nationally and internationally
• Leading negotiations re: major acquisitions of heritage and archival material, liaising with the Development Office, Communications etc., as appropriate
• Be able to make strategic decisions, implement and oversee the completion of plans accordingly
• Develop and implement innovative and creative approaches to strengthen the Library’s user experience
Essential Requirements Include:
• First degree level qualification or above in a relevant discipline or subject
• Exemplary collection management experience
• You must have a proven area of academic and practical expertise relevant to the collection
• Previous employment experience in a library, museum, academic institution or in the fine art/antiquities sector
• Experience in leading and overseeing the development of corporate plans, strategies and programmes
• Knowledge of new developments in digitisation and emerging research trends and methodologies
• Experience of budgetary and financial management
• Oral and written fluency in the English language
• Information technology skills, including web-based skills
• Ability to travel for work purposes as and when required
Salary: £47,246-£54,871 depending on experience + wonderful benefits.
In order to apply, please send your covering letter and CV to Ana, agiles-myers@devonshire.co.uk, with “Head of Asian and African Studies” in the subject line of your e-mail or call 0203 047 4628 for a confidential conversation.
Only suitable applicants will be contacted.
The Library contains over 150 million items including manuscripts, printed books, newspapers, maps, photographs, stamps, sound recordings, prints, drawings and ephemera from all over the World. The post holder has overall management responsibility for a total of 21 specialist curatorial staff; 6 of which will be direct reports.
The post is permanent and full time. First stage interviews will take place on the first week of March, so you must be fully available then, and if successful be available to start within a reasonable amount of time after that.
The Post Holder Will:
• Motivate, build trust, inspire and ultimately lead a team of Asian and African specialists
• Have the ability to identify what is important and achievable for the curatorial team to conserve the collection, in order for it to continue being the best of its kind
• Support and mentor team members through regular one to one and group meetings
• Continue to build and strengthen relationships with other internal departments
• Develop service propositions to exploit the collections across a range of formats, seeking and brokering partnerships with other libraries, research institutions and technology partners as appropriate
• Act as an effective advocate for the Library and communicate with stakeholders nationally and internationally
• Leading negotiations re: major acquisitions of heritage and archival material, liaising with the Development Office, Communications etc., as appropriate
• Be able to make strategic decisions, implement and oversee the completion of plans accordingly
• Develop and implement innovative and creative approaches to strengthen the Library’s user experience
Essential Requirements Include:
• First degree level qualification or above in a relevant discipline or subject
• Exemplary collection management experience
• You must have a proven area of academic and practical expertise relevant to the collection
• Previous employment experience in a library, museum, academic institution or in the fine art/antiquities sector
• Experience in leading and overseeing the development of corporate plans, strategies and programmes
• Knowledge of new developments in digitisation and emerging research trends and methodologies
• Experience of budgetary and financial management
• Oral and written fluency in the English language
• Information technology skills, including web-based skills
• Ability to travel for work purposes as and when required
Salary: £47,246-£54,871 depending on experience + wonderful benefits.
In order to apply, please send your covering letter and CV to Ana, agiles-myers@devonshire.co.uk, with “Head of Asian and African Studies” in the subject line of your e-mail or call 0203 047 4628 for a confidential conversation.
Only suitable applicants will be contacted.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Univ. of Michigan: Head, Asia Library
OVERVIEW
The Head provides and strategic leadership for the Asia Library in support of its role as a premier resource for East Asian Studies at the University of Michigan. The Head is responsible for ensuring that excellent user-centered services meet the constantly evolving needs of the University’s large and diverse user community. In addition, the Head informs the campus and broader community of the Asia Library’s resources and services. Providing executive oversight of substantial collections, endowments, gifts, and various budgets is critical to this position, as is fostering a collegial and productive environment for library staff. The Head manages a staff of 11 FTE, including 3 professional librarians, and manages services and programs of the Asia Library in partnership with library-wide services and programs. This position reports to the Associate University Librarian for Research.
CONTEXT
The University of Michigan’s Asia Library has a long and distinguished tradition of building and providing access to comprehensive collections relevant to East Asian Studies. The Asia Library holds approximately one million physical volumes of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean monographs, serials, microforms, and other media. The Library also provides access to thousands of electronic databases, books, and serials in East Asian languages. The collection of East Asia materials in western languages is also quite strong. The Head directs the work of the librarians who are responsible for collection development budgets totaling more than $1,000,000 annually.
These collections are particularly strong in the humanities and social sciences and support doctoral level studies. The Asia Library has a strong history of successful partnerships with the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, the International Institute, the Center for Chinese Studies, the Center for Japanese Studies, and the Korean Studies Program. The long-standing partnerships are essential for sustaining the entire range of research needs of faculty, graduate students, undergraduates, and staff; fostering and innovating scholarly communication; effectively using instructional technologies; embracing new research resources while supporting traditional research methods; and encouraging interdisciplinary research and collaboration across campus and beyond. This collection not only serves the faculty and students of the university but also scholars throughout North America. The Asia library belongs to a number of cooperative programs such as the Council on East Asia Libraries, the North American Coordinating Council on Japanese Library Resources, and the Korean Collections Consortium of North America. The Asia Library is considered to be among the top five libraries of its kind in the United States.
The incumbent has a unique opportunity to lead and to participate in the creation of visionary Library programs and initiatives that promote collections, user services, scholarly communication, publishing, data management, and the University’s research enterprise.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Position the Asia Library as a recognized leader in the delivery of scholarly content through an appropriate array of services, programs, and creative applications of technology.
* Foster productive and collaborative relationships with directors, chairs, faculty, and administrators in the relevant Centers and programs and within the College of Literature, Sciences and the Arts, as well as across campus.
* Provide leadership for the Asia Library and within the University Library by guiding, inspiring and supporting the Asia Library staff.
* Serves as the Collection Coordinator for Asia Library by managing acquisitions budgets, gifts, and endowments, as well as by managing electronic resources.
* Develops innovative long-range efforts, and assessment of programs and services in carrying out the library’s objectives.
* Represents the Asia Library and the University Library through professional service and affiliations, including: engagement in scholarly activities; professional affiliations and involvement at national and international levels; developing and maintaining collegial relationships with East Asian librarians from peer institutions.
* Ensures that the Asia Library builds and maintains a dynamic online presence, promoting and enhancing the collections and services of the Library.
* Encourages and cultivates close relations with donors of funds and materials relating to Asia Library collections; collaborates with Director of Library Development and the AUL for Collections, as appropriate, on fundraising activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
1. ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or an advanced degree in East Asian studies or related field of study.
2. Proficiency (speaking, writing, and reading) in one of the following languages (Chinese, Korean, Japanese) in support of East Asian scholarly programs.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students of culturally diverse backgrounds.
4. Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication (oral and written) skills.
5. Strong user-centered commitment to outreach and service excellence.
6. Record of scholarly and professional achievement, e.g. scholarly publications, presentations, service, or teaching experience.
7. Familiarity with scholarly communication and academic publishing practices throughout East Asia.
Desired:
1. Ph.D. in East Asian Studies or related field, or equivalent knowledge in a related field of study combined with library experience
2. Minimum three years of management experience in an academic library or the broader scholarly community.
3. Experience in successfully leading collaborative efforts to enhance user services and to develop innovative initiatives and programs.
4. Proficiency with two or more of the following languages: Chinese, Korean, Japanese.
ENVIRONMENT
The University of Michigan, a leader in undergraduate and graduate education and one of the world’s premier research universities, hosts renowned faculty, rigorous academic programs, and diverse cultural and social opportunities in a stimulating intellectual environment. Collaboration among the various centers and programs engaged in international studies is considered “one of the nation's broadest assemblies of interdisciplinary centers and programs organized around area studies.” MLibrary is a top research library that enjoys a reputation for being a leader and innovator. Recent leadership examples include the launch of HathiTrust, an unparalleled opportunity for the creation of new services in support of the teaching, learning, and research mission of the University.
Situated in the heart of Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan is in a unique urban area with a small-town atmosphere and a vibrant cultural and intellectual sensibility.
BENEFITS, RANK, and SALARY
Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications and experience. As a professional appointment in the University of Michigan University Library, this position offers full benefits and opportunities for professional development and travel, and participates fully in faculty governance.
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:
Andrea Tekac Lubetkin
Director, Library Human Resources
3026 Shapiro Undergraduate Library
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-118
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 2/25/2013 and continue until the position is filled.
The Head of Asia Library position description is available at: http://www.lib.umich.edu/library-human-resources/librarian-positions
The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.
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Yunah Sung (성윤아)
Korean Studies Librarian / Coordinator, Technical Services
Asia Library, University of Michigan
414 Hatcher Graduate Library North
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1190
Tel: 734-936-2408
Korean Collection:http://guides.lib.umich.edu/koreanstudies
The Head provides and strategic leadership for the Asia Library in support of its role as a premier resource for East Asian Studies at the University of Michigan. The Head is responsible for ensuring that excellent user-centered services meet the constantly evolving needs of the University’s large and diverse user community. In addition, the Head informs the campus and broader community of the Asia Library’s resources and services. Providing executive oversight of substantial collections, endowments, gifts, and various budgets is critical to this position, as is fostering a collegial and productive environment for library staff. The Head manages a staff of 11 FTE, including 3 professional librarians, and manages services and programs of the Asia Library in partnership with library-wide services and programs. This position reports to the Associate University Librarian for Research.
CONTEXT
The University of Michigan’s Asia Library has a long and distinguished tradition of building and providing access to comprehensive collections relevant to East Asian Studies. The Asia Library holds approximately one million physical volumes of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean monographs, serials, microforms, and other media. The Library also provides access to thousands of electronic databases, books, and serials in East Asian languages. The collection of East Asia materials in western languages is also quite strong. The Head directs the work of the librarians who are responsible for collection development budgets totaling more than $1,000,000 annually.
These collections are particularly strong in the humanities and social sciences and support doctoral level studies. The Asia Library has a strong history of successful partnerships with the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, the International Institute, the Center for Chinese Studies, the Center for Japanese Studies, and the Korean Studies Program. The long-standing partnerships are essential for sustaining the entire range of research needs of faculty, graduate students, undergraduates, and staff; fostering and innovating scholarly communication; effectively using instructional technologies; embracing new research resources while supporting traditional research methods; and encouraging interdisciplinary research and collaboration across campus and beyond. This collection not only serves the faculty and students of the university but also scholars throughout North America. The Asia library belongs to a number of cooperative programs such as the Council on East Asia Libraries, the North American Coordinating Council on Japanese Library Resources, and the Korean Collections Consortium of North America. The Asia Library is considered to be among the top five libraries of its kind in the United States.
The incumbent has a unique opportunity to lead and to participate in the creation of visionary Library programs and initiatives that promote collections, user services, scholarly communication, publishing, data management, and the University’s research enterprise.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Position the Asia Library as a recognized leader in the delivery of scholarly content through an appropriate array of services, programs, and creative applications of technology.
* Foster productive and collaborative relationships with directors, chairs, faculty, and administrators in the relevant Centers and programs and within the College of Literature, Sciences and the Arts, as well as across campus.
* Provide leadership for the Asia Library and within the University Library by guiding, inspiring and supporting the Asia Library staff.
* Serves as the Collection Coordinator for Asia Library by managing acquisitions budgets, gifts, and endowments, as well as by managing electronic resources.
* Develops innovative long-range efforts, and assessment of programs and services in carrying out the library’s objectives.
* Represents the Asia Library and the University Library through professional service and affiliations, including: engagement in scholarly activities; professional affiliations and involvement at national and international levels; developing and maintaining collegial relationships with East Asian librarians from peer institutions.
* Ensures that the Asia Library builds and maintains a dynamic online presence, promoting and enhancing the collections and services of the Library.
* Encourages and cultivates close relations with donors of funds and materials relating to Asia Library collections; collaborates with Director of Library Development and the AUL for Collections, as appropriate, on fundraising activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
1. ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or an advanced degree in East Asian studies or related field of study.
2. Proficiency (speaking, writing, and reading) in one of the following languages (Chinese, Korean, Japanese) in support of East Asian scholarly programs.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students of culturally diverse backgrounds.
4. Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication (oral and written) skills.
5. Strong user-centered commitment to outreach and service excellence.
6. Record of scholarly and professional achievement, e.g. scholarly publications, presentations, service, or teaching experience.
7. Familiarity with scholarly communication and academic publishing practices throughout East Asia.
Desired:
1. Ph.D. in East Asian Studies or related field, or equivalent knowledge in a related field of study combined with library experience
2. Minimum three years of management experience in an academic library or the broader scholarly community.
3. Experience in successfully leading collaborative efforts to enhance user services and to develop innovative initiatives and programs.
4. Proficiency with two or more of the following languages: Chinese, Korean, Japanese.
ENVIRONMENT
The University of Michigan, a leader in undergraduate and graduate education and one of the world’s premier research universities, hosts renowned faculty, rigorous academic programs, and diverse cultural and social opportunities in a stimulating intellectual environment. Collaboration among the various centers and programs engaged in international studies is considered “one of the nation's broadest assemblies of interdisciplinary centers and programs organized around area studies.” MLibrary is a top research library that enjoys a reputation for being a leader and innovator. Recent leadership examples include the launch of HathiTrust, an unparalleled opportunity for the creation of new services in support of the teaching, learning, and research mission of the University.
Situated in the heart of Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan is in a unique urban area with a small-town atmosphere and a vibrant cultural and intellectual sensibility.
BENEFITS, RANK, and SALARY
Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications and experience. As a professional appointment in the University of Michigan University Library, this position offers full benefits and opportunities for professional development and travel, and participates fully in faculty governance.
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:
Andrea Tekac Lubetkin
Director, Library Human Resources
3026 Shapiro Undergraduate Library
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-118
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 2/25/2013 and continue until the position is filled.
The Head of Asia Library position description is available at: http://www.lib.umich.edu/library-human-resources/librarian-positions
The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.
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Yunah Sung (성윤아)
Korean Studies Librarian / Coordinator, Technical Services
Asia Library, University of Michigan
414 Hatcher Graduate Library North
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1190
Tel: 734-936-2408
Korean Collection:http://guides.lib.umich.edu/koreanstudies
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Univ. of Michigan: Chinese Studies Librarian
The University of Michigan Library (MLibrary) seeks a Chinese Studies Librarian to provide exceptional outreach to faculty and students who are focused on the study of China across the social sciences and humanities. The Chinese Studies Librarian will assume direct responsibility for the development and maintenance of the Chinese Studies collection; evaluation and selection of information sources related to Chinese Studies; and reference and research consultation in support of instructional programs designed for Chinese Studies. The incumbent will serve as the primary liaison with the Center for Chinese Studies and respond to the Center’s needs in coordination of its activities.
The Asia Library is one of the most comprehensive collections of East Asian materials in North America, and the Chinese Studies collection is among the largest in the nation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The individual hired for this position will provide academic support services to faculty and students who are engaged in Chinese Studies research and teaching in coordination with other Asia Library staff as well as with the broader MLibrary community. Reporting to the Head of Asia Library, the successful candidate will assume the following responsibilities:
Collection Development and Acquisitions
• Provide leadership for collection development and ongoing collection management of the Chinese
Studies Collection. Establish and maintain priorities for the Chinese Studies Collection and
periodically review and assess the collection’s needs.
• Identify budget needs for the collection and make recommendations to the Head of Asia Library
for budget allocation. Manage and monitor the appropriate acquisitions funds.
• Stay abreast of important changes in academic programs, faculty research, and other academicallyrelated
matters effecting collection development.
• Collaborate with the Coordinator of Asia Library Technical Services and MLibrary Technical
Services Division to establish cataloging priorities and fine-tune work procedures for Chinese
materials in all formats.
Public Services
• Provide in-person and virtual instruction and reference services to faculty and students, as well as
to patrons outside the university community on topics related to Chinese Studies.
• Initiate instruction opportunities pertaining to Chinese Studies or Chinese resources for faculty
and students.
• Communicate and publicize new and significant acquisitions in Chinese Studies; apprise faculty
and students of library-wide services (e.g., Interlibrary Loan, Deep Blue, Mpublishing) and new
initiatives, such as data management services.
• Receive official guests as requested. Provide assistance for visiting Chinese Studies scholars and
librarians.
• Establish and maintain good relationships in written and spoken Chinese with international
libraries, research institutions, publishers, and vendors; maintain knowledge of the book market,
publishing trends, and electronic resources for Chinese Studies.
Professional Development & Service
• Serve on MLibrary committees; attend relevant meetings involving university Centers,
departments, and institutes; attend and participate in Asia Library, Research Unit, and library-wide
meetings.
• Represent the University Library in regional, national, and international organizations of relevant
to Chinese or East Asian Studies collections.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
1. ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, or an advanced degree in a
relevant humanities or social sciences discipline.
2. Knowledge of scholarly resources, reference tools, and electronic resources for Chinese Studies.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, staff, and
students of diverse cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds.
4. Speaking, reading and writing fluency in Chinese.
Desired:
1. A Ph.D. in a humanities or social sciences discipline, with an emphasis on the study of China, or
equivalent knowledge in a related field of study combined with library experience.
2. Reading knowledge of one of the following: classical Chinese, Japanese, or non-English European
languages.
3. Experience providing reference services to researchers and students in a university setting.
BENEFITS, RANK, and SALARY
Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications and experience. As a professional appointment in the
University of Michigan University Library, this position offers full benefits and opportunities for
professional development and travel, and participates fully in faculty governance.
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:
Andrea Tekac Lubetkin
Director, Library Human Resources
3026 Shapiro Undergraduate Library
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-118
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 2/25/2013 and continue until the position is filled.
The Chinese Studies position is available at: http://www.lib.umich.edu/library-human-resources/chinese-studies-librarian
The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.
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Keiko Yokota-Carter, Japanese Studies librarian
Hatcher Graduate Library, University of Michigan
phone 734-764-7774
fax 734-647-2885
kyokotac@umich.edu
Asia Library
412 N. Hatcher Graduate Library
913 S. University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1190, USA <ul>
The Asia Library is one of the most comprehensive collections of East Asian materials in North America, and the Chinese Studies collection is among the largest in the nation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The individual hired for this position will provide academic support services to faculty and students who are engaged in Chinese Studies research and teaching in coordination with other Asia Library staff as well as with the broader MLibrary community. Reporting to the Head of Asia Library, the successful candidate will assume the following responsibilities:
Collection Development and Acquisitions
• Provide leadership for collection development and ongoing collection management of the Chinese
Studies Collection. Establish and maintain priorities for the Chinese Studies Collection and
periodically review and assess the collection’s needs.
• Identify budget needs for the collection and make recommendations to the Head of Asia Library
for budget allocation. Manage and monitor the appropriate acquisitions funds.
• Stay abreast of important changes in academic programs, faculty research, and other academicallyrelated
matters effecting collection development.
• Collaborate with the Coordinator of Asia Library Technical Services and MLibrary Technical
Services Division to establish cataloging priorities and fine-tune work procedures for Chinese
materials in all formats.
Public Services
• Provide in-person and virtual instruction and reference services to faculty and students, as well as
to patrons outside the university community on topics related to Chinese Studies.
• Initiate instruction opportunities pertaining to Chinese Studies or Chinese resources for faculty
and students.
• Communicate and publicize new and significant acquisitions in Chinese Studies; apprise faculty
and students of library-wide services (e.g., Interlibrary Loan, Deep Blue, Mpublishing) and new
initiatives, such as data management services.
• Receive official guests as requested. Provide assistance for visiting Chinese Studies scholars and
librarians.
• Establish and maintain good relationships in written and spoken Chinese with international
libraries, research institutions, publishers, and vendors; maintain knowledge of the book market,
publishing trends, and electronic resources for Chinese Studies.
Professional Development & Service
• Serve on MLibrary committees; attend relevant meetings involving university Centers,
departments, and institutes; attend and participate in Asia Library, Research Unit, and library-wide
meetings.
• Represent the University Library in regional, national, and international organizations of relevant
to Chinese or East Asian Studies collections.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
1. ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, or an advanced degree in a
relevant humanities or social sciences discipline.
2. Knowledge of scholarly resources, reference tools, and electronic resources for Chinese Studies.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, staff, and
students of diverse cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds.
4. Speaking, reading and writing fluency in Chinese.
Desired:
1. A Ph.D. in a humanities or social sciences discipline, with an emphasis on the study of China, or
equivalent knowledge in a related field of study combined with library experience.
2. Reading knowledge of one of the following: classical Chinese, Japanese, or non-English European
languages.
3. Experience providing reference services to researchers and students in a university setting.
BENEFITS, RANK, and SALARY
Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications and experience. As a professional appointment in the
University of Michigan University Library, this position offers full benefits and opportunities for
professional development and travel, and participates fully in faculty governance.
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:
Andrea Tekac Lubetkin
Director, Library Human Resources
3026 Shapiro Undergraduate Library
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-118
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 2/25/2013 and continue until the position is filled.
The Chinese Studies position is available at: http://www.lib.umich.edu/library-human-resources/chinese-studies-librarian
The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.
.................................................................
Keiko Yokota-Carter, Japanese Studies librarian
Hatcher Graduate Library, University of Michigan
phone 734-764-7774
fax 734-647-2885
kyokotac@umich.edu
Asia Library
412 N. Hatcher Graduate Library
913 S. University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1190, USA <ul>
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Rice University: Asian Studies Curator
Rice University, a private university located in Houston, Texas, is seeking a highly motivated librarian committed to building academic library collections and services tailored to the present and future needs of our community. The successful candidate will work to build library collections for the recently created Chao Center for Asian Studies, including assisting with library services, and working with the staff of the Chao Center and Fondren Library to promote Rice University’s developing program. The successful candidate will contribute to primary resource collections, including digitization projects, in Fondren’s special collections. Position reports to AUL for Collections.
Requirements include:
ALA-accredited MLS;
Minimum of 2 years demonstrated experience in collection development in an academic setting;
Fluency in English and Chinese languages including reading knowledge of classical Chinese;
Demonstrated experience and facility with digital content.
Preferred:
Second advanced degree in relevant humanities or social sciences discipline.
Salary/benefits: This position is funded by a grant from the Chao Center; $52,000 minimum; no state or local income tax; 21 benefit days; 8 study days; TIAA/CREF and Fidelity; health and life insurance; tuition waiver.
Environment:
Rice University provides a stimulating work environment, with opportunities to participate in the delivery of innovative library services supported by leading edge technologies. Fondren Library (http://library.rice.edu/) is a research library with over 2.6 million volumes and over 81,000 serial titles. The Library has a state-of-the-art offsite shelving facility and completed a major building renovation project in 2006. An active program of digital resource development and delivery is underway. Rice University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.
Houston is a vibrant, multicultural city, with world-class visual and performing arts ranging from the traditional to the avant-garde. The fourth largest city in the country, Houston enjoys a moderate cost of living and easy proximity to the Gulf Coast.
For more information, see:
http://chaocenter.rice.edu/
http://www.explore.rice.edu/explore/General_Information.asp
http://www.visithoustontexas.com/media/neighborhoods
Applications received by March 18, 2013 will receive first consideration. Please apply with cover letter, resume, and the names, titles, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references at: http://jobs.rice.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53555
Inquiries: Melinda Reagor Flannery, Assistant University Librarian/Search Coordinator at (713) 348-3773 or e-mail reagor@rice.edu.
Rice University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.
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Jiun Kuo
Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services
Rice University
Fondren Library MS44
P.O. Box 1892
Houston, TX 77251-1892
phone: (713) 348-2568
fax: (713) 348-5862
e-mail kuo@rice.edu
Requirements include:
ALA-accredited MLS;
Minimum of 2 years demonstrated experience in collection development in an academic setting;
Fluency in English and Chinese languages including reading knowledge of classical Chinese;
Demonstrated experience and facility with digital content.
Preferred:
Second advanced degree in relevant humanities or social sciences discipline.
Salary/benefits: This position is funded by a grant from the Chao Center; $52,000 minimum; no state or local income tax; 21 benefit days; 8 study days; TIAA/CREF and Fidelity; health and life insurance; tuition waiver.
Environment:
Rice University provides a stimulating work environment, with opportunities to participate in the delivery of innovative library services supported by leading edge technologies. Fondren Library (http://library.rice.edu/) is a research library with over 2.6 million volumes and over 81,000 serial titles. The Library has a state-of-the-art offsite shelving facility and completed a major building renovation project in 2006. An active program of digital resource development and delivery is underway. Rice University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.
Houston is a vibrant, multicultural city, with world-class visual and performing arts ranging from the traditional to the avant-garde. The fourth largest city in the country, Houston enjoys a moderate cost of living and easy proximity to the Gulf Coast.
For more information, see:
http://chaocenter.rice.edu/
http://www.explore.rice.edu/explore/General_Information.asp
http://www.visithoustontexas.com/media/neighborhoods
Applications received by March 18, 2013 will receive first consideration. Please apply with cover letter, resume, and the names, titles, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references at: http://jobs.rice.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53555
Inquiries: Melinda Reagor Flannery, Assistant University Librarian/Search Coordinator at (713) 348-3773 or e-mail reagor@rice.edu.
Rice University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.
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**********************************************
Jiun Kuo
Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services
Rice University
Fondren Library MS44
P.O. Box 1892
Houston, TX 77251-1892
phone: (713) 348-2568
fax: (713) 348-5862
e-mail kuo@rice.edu
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