USC: Interdisciplinary GIS Library Fellow

Dear CEAL Colleagues,

Please distribute widely as you see fit.  Please note that the third position, The Interdisciplinary GIS Library Fellow (#286) [click to view PDF on the USC Libraries website], prefers candidates with knowledge of Chinese, Japanese or Korean.

Joy Kim

Curator, Korean Heritage Library

East Asian Library

University of Southern California

University Park

Los Angeles, CA90089-1825

Tel:  213-740-2329 or 213-740-2535

Fax: 213-740-7437

http://www.usc.edu/korea

http://libguides.usc.edu/korea

President

Council on East Asian Libraries

http://www.eastasianlib.org

UCLA: Korean Studies Librarian

Dear Colleagues,

The UCLA Library has initiated recruitment for the position of Korean Studies Librarian and is actively seeking nominations and applications.  The first consideration date for this position is January 30, 2012.

For your convenience, the complete posting is available on the UCLA Library website as a pdf document (click to view) – it includes the position description, complete qualifications and application procedures.

Anyone wishing to be considered for this position should apply to Jenifer Abramson, Assistant Director of Academic Human Resources, UCLA Library, Library Human Resources, 22478 Charles E. Young Research Library, Box 951575, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1575.  Email applications encouraged and can be sent to jobs-hr@library.ucla.edu.  Applications should include: a cover letter describing qualifications and experience; a current resume/vita detailing education and relevant experience; and the names and addresses for at least three professional references, including a current or previous supervisor. 

Candidates applying by January 30, 2012 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.  If you would like to nominate someone for this position, please email Search Committee Chair Su Chen (suchen11@library.ucla.edu).   

UCLA Library staff are also asked to post this position posting to professional LISTSERVs as appropriate – please copy Jenifer Abramson 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

Cornell: Assistant to the Wason Curator

Description

The Assistant to the Wason curator is a 30-hour per week position. It is a part collections, and part administrative position, reporting to the Wason Curator and providing general assistance and support to the Wason Collection and the Asia Collection on a variety of levels. Responsibilities include working on budget issues, managing office logistics and supplies, compiling statistics, supervising student assistants, providing assistance in the Wason collection and the Asia Reading Room, providing assistance in selecting Korean materials, preparing exhibits and special events, and supporting the Wason Curator with particular, specialized tasks and projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to work independently or in a team setting; proficiency with computers and standard office programs; ability to handle confidential information. Preferred: Solid background knowledge of East Asia, proficiency in Korean; academic library experience; supervisory/managerial experience.

No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, is an inclusive, dynamic, and innovative Ivy League university and New York's land-grant institution. Its staff, faculty, and students impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas and best practices to further the university's mission of teaching, research, and outreach.
 

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.

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

U of Minnesota: East Asian Studies Librarian

University of Minnesota

East Asian Studies Librarian

The University Libraries invites applications for an energetic and service-oriented librarian to support research, instruction, and the life-long learning needs of students, faculty, and staff working in East Asian studies and with East Asian-language materials.

Core responsibilities include developing collaborative relationships with academic departments, providing research and instructional support services, developing and managing collections, embedding information literacy principles in core teaching and learning channels, and working in cross-library groups to address the major strategic directions of the Libraries and program needs of the campus.

Required qualifications include an ALA-accredited Masters degree in Library/Information Science or an advanced degree with relevant experience, fluency in Chinese and capability with Japanese and Korean languages. Preferred qualifications include an academic background or library experience in Asian Studies and fluency in Japanese and Korean.

For complete job description and qualifications, and to apply, go to: https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=98383

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

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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U. of Toronto: Outreach & Public Services Librarian

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