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
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NYU Shanghai Library: Reference and Research Services Librarian
The NYU Library in Shanghai invites applications for a Reference and Research Services Librarian in an innovative and forward-looking setting. As part of a collaborative team, the position plays a key role in the educational mission of NYU Shanghai by establishing strong relationships with faculty and students, and connecting them to the services, content and tools that meet their research, teaching and learning needs.
NYU Shanghai is the newest degree-granting campus within NYU's global network. It is the first Sino-US higher education joint venture to grant a degree that is accredited in the US as well as in China. A research university with liberal arts and sciences at its core, it resides in one of the world's great cities that is also a vibrant intellectual community. NYU Shanghai will recruit scholars who are committed to our global vision of transformative teaching and innovative research.
New York University has established itself as a Global Network University, a multi-site, organically connected network encompassing key global cities and idea capitals. The network has three degree-granting campuses - New York, Shanghai, and Abu Dhabi - complemented by 12 additional academic centers across five continents. Faculty and students circulate within the network in pursuit of common research interests and cross-cultural, interdisciplinary endeavors, both local and global.
The Library of NYU Shanghai will deliver and coordinate a wide range of academic services that support the teaching, learning and research of NYU Shanghai’s faculty and students. Drawing on the resources of the libraries at NYU New York, the NYU Shanghai library provides an opportunity to create a forward-looking 21st century library program and facility to serve a culturally diverse and academically talented population. NYU Shanghai is scheduled to open September 2013 with a class of 200 freshman and 150 visiting students, and is expected to grow over eight years to a target undergraduate student population of 2400 along with selected graduate programs.
The Reference and Research Services librarian serves as the primary liaison to a group of academic departments appropriate to the incumbent’s academic background, with responsibilities for building collections in all formats that support research and curricular needs; delivering a program of instruction, consultation, and research support services; developing responsive outreach and other information services; and taking a leadership role on projects and initiatives as appropriate. Collaborative work with colleagues at NYU New York, NYU Abu Dhabi, and across NYU’s global network is an important job expectation. Librarians at NYU participate in library and system-wide committees, and professional activities outside of the university.
Required Qualifications:
• ALA-accredited MLS or ALA-recognized international equivalent
• Previous experience in instruction, collection development, and/or reference services
• High degree of facility with technologies and systems in academic library and information services, instruction, and research services
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated history of flexibility, creativity, and strong customer service commitment
Preferred:
• Academic background in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) discipline
• Second masters degree in a subject area relevant to the NYU Shanghai academic program
• Experience in a research university library
• Experience working in a culturally diverse environment
• Chinese language skills; familiarity with Chinese culture
• Prior international experience
Salary/Benefits:
Excellent benefits include vacation package, relocation assistance and a generous retirement package. Salary commensurate with experience.
To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of application, including the name, address, and telephone number of three references to: Enrique Yanez, Director of Human Resources, New York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 or via email to jobs@library.nyu.edu. Resumes will be considered until the position is filled.
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
NYU’s Division of Libraries embraces diversity and is committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.
NYU Shanghai is the newest degree-granting campus within NYU's global network. It is the first Sino-US higher education joint venture to grant a degree that is accredited in the US as well as in China. A research university with liberal arts and sciences at its core, it resides in one of the world's great cities that is also a vibrant intellectual community. NYU Shanghai will recruit scholars who are committed to our global vision of transformative teaching and innovative research.
New York University has established itself as a Global Network University, a multi-site, organically connected network encompassing key global cities and idea capitals. The network has three degree-granting campuses - New York, Shanghai, and Abu Dhabi - complemented by 12 additional academic centers across five continents. Faculty and students circulate within the network in pursuit of common research interests and cross-cultural, interdisciplinary endeavors, both local and global.
The Library of NYU Shanghai will deliver and coordinate a wide range of academic services that support the teaching, learning and research of NYU Shanghai’s faculty and students. Drawing on the resources of the libraries at NYU New York, the NYU Shanghai library provides an opportunity to create a forward-looking 21st century library program and facility to serve a culturally diverse and academically talented population. NYU Shanghai is scheduled to open September 2013 with a class of 200 freshman and 150 visiting students, and is expected to grow over eight years to a target undergraduate student population of 2400 along with selected graduate programs.
The Reference and Research Services librarian serves as the primary liaison to a group of academic departments appropriate to the incumbent’s academic background, with responsibilities for building collections in all formats that support research and curricular needs; delivering a program of instruction, consultation, and research support services; developing responsive outreach and other information services; and taking a leadership role on projects and initiatives as appropriate. Collaborative work with colleagues at NYU New York, NYU Abu Dhabi, and across NYU’s global network is an important job expectation. Librarians at NYU participate in library and system-wide committees, and professional activities outside of the university.
Required Qualifications:
• ALA-accredited MLS or ALA-recognized international equivalent
• Previous experience in instruction, collection development, and/or reference services
• High degree of facility with technologies and systems in academic library and information services, instruction, and research services
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated history of flexibility, creativity, and strong customer service commitment
Preferred:
• Academic background in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) discipline
• Second masters degree in a subject area relevant to the NYU Shanghai academic program
• Experience in a research university library
• Experience working in a culturally diverse environment
• Chinese language skills; familiarity with Chinese culture
• Prior international experience
Salary/Benefits:
Excellent benefits include vacation package, relocation assistance and a generous retirement package. Salary commensurate with experience.
To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of application, including the name, address, and telephone number of three references to: Enrique Yanez, Director of Human Resources, New York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 or via email to jobs@library.nyu.edu. Resumes will be considered until the position is filled.
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
NYU’s Division of Libraries embraces diversity and is committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.
NYU Shanghai Library: Director
New York University has established itself as a Global Network University, a multi-
site, organically connected network encompassing key global cities and idea capitals. The network has three degree-granting campuses - New York, Shanghai, and Abu Dhabi - complemented by 12 additional academic centers across five continents. Faculty and students circulate within the network in pursuit of common research interests and cross-cultural, interdisciplinary endeavors, both local and global.
The Library of NYU Shanghai will deliver and coordinate a wide range of academic services that support the teaching, learning and research of NYU Shanghai’s faculty and students. Drawing on the resources of the libraries at NYU New York, the NYU Shanghai library provides an opportunity to create a forward-looking 21st century library program and facility to serve a culturally diverse and academically talented population. NYU Shanghai is scheduled to open September 2013 with a class of 200 freshman and 150 visiting students, and is expected to grow over eight years to a target undergraduate student population of 2400 along with selected graduate programs.
In consultation and consistent with the NYU library mission and programs, the Director of the NYU Shanghai Library will provide senior leadership in 1) establishing library services and programs that fully support NYU Shanghai’s academic and programmatic mission and 2) implementing and directing ongoing operations of the library. The position reports jointly to the Dean, Division of Libraries at NYU and the Provost, NYU Shanghai.
The position will direct the design and implementation of the library program for NYU Shanghai, including program start-up and expansion, staff recruitment and development, facilities requirements, development of joint services with NYU New York, resource management for the library’s budget, and development of policies for all library operations and services. The Director of the NYU Shanghai Library will work closely with colleagues in the NYU Division of Libraries and at NYU Abu Dhabi to develop services that optimize library staff and resources across the NYU Libraries. The Director also works closely with the senior staff of NYU Shanghai to plan and implement phased-in on-site services. The incumbent will be based in Shanghai but may spend substantial time in New York City as well as Shanghai during the initial planning phase.
Principal Duties
• Responsible for the planning, project management, coordination and implementation of library services and policies at NYU Shanghai in conjunction with NYU New York Division of Libraries counterparts, including the full range of collection development, technical services, public services, front end academic technology support services, library IT and digital library services, and facilities.
• Participate in NYU Shanghai campus and program planning and ongoing program development.
• Recruit, develop and manage an outstanding library staff, and provide direction for the continuing recruitment, selection, orientation, development, training and retention of library staff.
• Lead the effective and efficient ongoing operation of all aspects of library service on the NYU Shanghai campus consistent with the mission and service philosophy of NYU Shanghai and NYU New York
• Develop and manage the NYU Shanghai library budget in collaboration with NYU New York.
• Oversee the development of print and digital collections, including participation in joint institutional collection development, acquisitions and processing
• Develop productive relationships and collaborations with the Shanghai academic and research library community
Required Qualifications
• ALA-accredited MLS or ALA-recognized international equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years successful administrative experience and at least 5 years managing and/or supervising a department in an academic setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in implementing innovative user services and technologies in the library program.
• Demonstrated experience in assessment, planning and program development.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in academic library and information services, instructional/information technologies, and scholarly communication.
• Knowledge of developments in higher education that affect research libraries, scholarly process, and the University’s core mission in teaching, learning and research.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment and communicate complex issues and perspectives to project team representatives across a global network.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility to balance competing demands for project resources and multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse staff and campus user communities in an academic setting and with a Chinese academic library community.
• Strong commitment to service excellence.
• Excellent Chinese language skills and familiarity with Chinese culture
Preferred
• Second masters degree in a subject area relevant to the NYU Shanghai academic program
• Experience in a research university library
• College or university library start-up, renovation or construction experience
• Experience working in a culturally diverse environment
• Prior international experience
Salary/Benefits:
Excellent benefits include vacation package, relocation assistance and a generous retirement package. Salary commensurate with experience.
To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of application, including the name, address, and telephone number of three references to: Enrique Yanez, Director of Human Resources, New York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 or via email to jobs@library.nyu.edu. Resumes will be considered until the position is filled.
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
NYU’s Division of Libraries embraces diversity and is committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.
The Library of NYU Shanghai will deliver and coordinate a wide range of academic services that support the teaching, learning and research of NYU Shanghai’s faculty and students. Drawing on the resources of the libraries at NYU New York, the NYU Shanghai library provides an opportunity to create a forward-looking 21st century library program and facility to serve a culturally diverse and academically talented population. NYU Shanghai is scheduled to open September 2013 with a class of 200 freshman and 150 visiting students, and is expected to grow over eight years to a target undergraduate student population of 2400 along with selected graduate programs.
In consultation and consistent with the NYU library mission and programs, the Director of the NYU Shanghai Library will provide senior leadership in 1) establishing library services and programs that fully support NYU Shanghai’s academic and programmatic mission and 2) implementing and directing ongoing operations of the library. The position reports jointly to the Dean, Division of Libraries at NYU and the Provost, NYU Shanghai.
The position will direct the design and implementation of the library program for NYU Shanghai, including program start-up and expansion, staff recruitment and development, facilities requirements, development of joint services with NYU New York, resource management for the library’s budget, and development of policies for all library operations and services. The Director of the NYU Shanghai Library will work closely with colleagues in the NYU Division of Libraries and at NYU Abu Dhabi to develop services that optimize library staff and resources across the NYU Libraries. The Director also works closely with the senior staff of NYU Shanghai to plan and implement phased-in on-site services. The incumbent will be based in Shanghai but may spend substantial time in New York City as well as Shanghai during the initial planning phase.
Principal Duties
• Responsible for the planning, project management, coordination and implementation of library services and policies at NYU Shanghai in conjunction with NYU New York Division of Libraries counterparts, including the full range of collection development, technical services, public services, front end academic technology support services, library IT and digital library services, and facilities.
• Participate in NYU Shanghai campus and program planning and ongoing program development.
• Recruit, develop and manage an outstanding library staff, and provide direction for the continuing recruitment, selection, orientation, development, training and retention of library staff.
• Lead the effective and efficient ongoing operation of all aspects of library service on the NYU Shanghai campus consistent with the mission and service philosophy of NYU Shanghai and NYU New York
• Develop and manage the NYU Shanghai library budget in collaboration with NYU New York.
• Oversee the development of print and digital collections, including participation in joint institutional collection development, acquisitions and processing
• Develop productive relationships and collaborations with the Shanghai academic and research library community
Required Qualifications
• ALA-accredited MLS or ALA-recognized international equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years successful administrative experience and at least 5 years managing and/or supervising a department in an academic setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in implementing innovative user services and technologies in the library program.
• Demonstrated experience in assessment, planning and program development.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in academic library and information services, instructional/information technologies, and scholarly communication.
• Knowledge of developments in higher education that affect research libraries, scholarly process, and the University’s core mission in teaching, learning and research.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment and communicate complex issues and perspectives to project team representatives across a global network.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility to balance competing demands for project resources and multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse staff and campus user communities in an academic setting and with a Chinese academic library community.
• Strong commitment to service excellence.
• Excellent Chinese language skills and familiarity with Chinese culture
Preferred
• Second masters degree in a subject area relevant to the NYU Shanghai academic program
• Experience in a research university library
• College or university library start-up, renovation or construction experience
• Experience working in a culturally diverse environment
• Prior international experience
Salary/Benefits:
Excellent benefits include vacation package, relocation assistance and a generous retirement package. Salary commensurate with experience.
To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of application, including the name, address, and telephone number of three references to: Enrique Yanez, Director of Human Resources, New York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 or via email to jobs@library.nyu.edu. Resumes will be considered until the position is filled.
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
NYU’s Division of Libraries embraces diversity and is committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
The Donohue Group, Inc.: Japanese Language Cataloger
Immediate part-time opening for an experienced Japanese language cataloger to work in our Windsor, CT office or remotely.
Duties: Perform original and/or copy cataloging on a variety of Japanese language materials.
Required qualifications: MLS (ALA accredited); fluency in English and Japanese; recent experience in both original and copy cataloging of materials in Japanese; knowledge of AACR2 rules, LC classification, LCSH, OCLC searching and MARC editing.
Other requirements: For remote work, must have computer with newer operating system and reliable high-speed Internet connection.
Compensation: Fee-per-title. No benefits.
Email cover letter and resume to Ms. Pat McCurdy-Crescimanno, Manager, Business Development, The Donohue Group, Inc. at pmccurdy@dgiinc.com
Duties: Perform original and/or copy cataloging on a variety of Japanese language materials.
Required qualifications: MLS (ALA accredited); fluency in English and Japanese; recent experience in both original and copy cataloging of materials in Japanese; knowledge of AACR2 rules, LC classification, LCSH, OCLC searching and MARC editing.
Other requirements: For remote work, must have computer with newer operating system and reliable high-speed Internet connection.
Compensation: Fee-per-title. No benefits.
Email cover letter and resume to Ms. Pat McCurdy-Crescimanno, Manager, Business Development, The Donohue Group, Inc. at pmccurdy@dgiinc.com
Monday, December 3, 2012
Yale: Japanese Technical Services Librarian
Dear colleagues:
The East Asia Library at Yale is conducting a search for a Japanese Technical Services Librarian. Apologies for cross-posting.
- Keiko
Ms. Keiko SUZUKI 鈴木啓子
East Asia Library
International Collections & Research Support
Yale University
PO Box 208240
New Haven, CT 06520-8240
(203) 432-2778
keiko.suzuki@yale.edu
________________________________________
Japanese Technical Services Librarian
East Asia Library
International Collections & Research Support
Yale University Library
New Haven, CT
Rank: Librarian 1-3
www.yale.edu/jobs
Fixed Duration: Two (2) years from date of hire, with possibility of extension
Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours per week); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30-5:00)
Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.
THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARY
The Yale University Library, as one of the world's leading research libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. It fosters intellectual growth and supports the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including around 12.8 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to its physical and digital collections. Housed in eighteen buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of approximately five hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to library readers. For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library's web site at www.library.yale.edu.
POSITION FOCUS
The Japanese Technical Services Librarian provides original and complex copy cataloging for Japanese script materials in all formats and supervises support staff involved in all aspects of technical processing (serial and monographic acquisitions and cataloging) for the Japanese Collection. The Librarian also provides statistical reports and other management information on Japanese technical services, provides testing and analysis related to Japanese scripts in library-wide systems, and participates in Yale library policy making on cataloging issues.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The Librarian 1 is the beginning rank and is expected to demonstrate excellence in meeting the position responsibilities, as defined by the job description and annual goals.
2. Begin to fulfill the criteria for service to the library, university, and/or community.
3. Begin to fulfill the criteria for professional contributions.
4. For a complete description of the position and department, please see the department URL.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited Library school. In selected instances, a post-graduate degree in a related discipline may be required or substituted for an MLS. Appointment to this rank is limited to two years at which time it is expected that the individual will develop necessary requirements to meet expectations of performance at the Librarian 2 level.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Appointment to Librarian 2 requires a minimum of two years of professional library experience and professional accomplishments. Appointment at Librarian 3 level requires a minimum of five years professional experience and professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank.
2. Excellent communication skills (reading, writing, speaking) in Japanese and understanding of the ALA-LC Romanization scheme for Japanese (modified Hepburn). Excellent communication skills in English.
3. Excellent knowledge of MARC, AACR2, LCRI, LCSH, LCC, and PCC standards, and good understanding of authority control. Familiarity with current trends and best practices in cataloging and metadata services. Experience with bibliographic services such as OCLC and network-based cataloging tools.
4. Excellent computer skills, including experience with personal computer hardware and software as needed to perform library functions.
5. Demonstrated ability to succeed in a collaborative, team-based environment. Ability to set priorities and adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
1. Knowledge of Japanese studies scholarship trends.
2. Experience in Japanese acquisitions processes.
3. Familiarity with Japanese rare book descriptive cataloging standards and practices.
4. Familiarity with non-Latin script searching and indexing.
5. Experience using non-MARC metadata schemas.
6. Familiarity with RDA and Library of Congress Policy Statements (LCPS).
SALARY AND BENEFITS
We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.
Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is 19581BR. Please be sure to reference #19581BR in your cover letter.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. Internal candidates may be subject to a motor vehicle or credit check for this position based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of the required background check. Please visit http://www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.
Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority
The East Asia Library at Yale is conducting a search for a Japanese Technical Services Librarian. Apologies for cross-posting.
- Keiko
Ms. Keiko SUZUKI 鈴木啓子
East Asia Library
International Collections & Research Support
Yale University
PO Box 208240
New Haven, CT 06520-8240
(203) 432-2778
keiko.suzuki@yale.edu
________________________________________
Japanese Technical Services Librarian
East Asia Library
International Collections & Research Support
Yale University Library
New Haven, CT
Rank: Librarian 1-3
www.yale.edu/jobs
Fixed Duration: Two (2) years from date of hire, with possibility of extension
Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours per week); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30-5:00)
Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.
THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARY
The Yale University Library, as one of the world's leading research libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. It fosters intellectual growth and supports the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including around 12.8 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to its physical and digital collections. Housed in eighteen buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of approximately five hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to library readers. For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library's web site at www.library.yale.edu.
POSITION FOCUS
The Japanese Technical Services Librarian provides original and complex copy cataloging for Japanese script materials in all formats and supervises support staff involved in all aspects of technical processing (serial and monographic acquisitions and cataloging) for the Japanese Collection. The Librarian also provides statistical reports and other management information on Japanese technical services, provides testing and analysis related to Japanese scripts in library-wide systems, and participates in Yale library policy making on cataloging issues.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The Librarian 1 is the beginning rank and is expected to demonstrate excellence in meeting the position responsibilities, as defined by the job description and annual goals.
2. Begin to fulfill the criteria for service to the library, university, and/or community.
3. Begin to fulfill the criteria for professional contributions.
4. For a complete description of the position and department, please see the department URL.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited Library school. In selected instances, a post-graduate degree in a related discipline may be required or substituted for an MLS. Appointment to this rank is limited to two years at which time it is expected that the individual will develop necessary requirements to meet expectations of performance at the Librarian 2 level.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Appointment to Librarian 2 requires a minimum of two years of professional library experience and professional accomplishments. Appointment at Librarian 3 level requires a minimum of five years professional experience and professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank.
2. Excellent communication skills (reading, writing, speaking) in Japanese and understanding of the ALA-LC Romanization scheme for Japanese (modified Hepburn). Excellent communication skills in English.
3. Excellent knowledge of MARC, AACR2, LCRI, LCSH, LCC, and PCC standards, and good understanding of authority control. Familiarity with current trends and best practices in cataloging and metadata services. Experience with bibliographic services such as OCLC and network-based cataloging tools.
4. Excellent computer skills, including experience with personal computer hardware and software as needed to perform library functions.
5. Demonstrated ability to succeed in a collaborative, team-based environment. Ability to set priorities and adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
1. Knowledge of Japanese studies scholarship trends.
2. Experience in Japanese acquisitions processes.
3. Familiarity with Japanese rare book descriptive cataloging standards and practices.
4. Familiarity with non-Latin script searching and indexing.
5. Experience using non-MARC metadata schemas.
6. Familiarity with RDA and Library of Congress Policy Statements (LCPS).
SALARY AND BENEFITS
We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.
Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is 19581BR. Please be sure to reference #19581BR in your cover letter.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. Internal candidates may be subject to a motor vehicle or credit check for this position based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of the required background check. Please visit http://www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.
Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Univ. of Pennsylvania: Japanese Studies Librarian
The University of Pennsylvania Libraries seek an innovative and energetic Japanese Studies Librarian with broad knowledge and experience in developing and managing library resources to support teaching and research for faculty, undergraduates, and graduate students in Japanese Studies, with preference to candidates who also specialize in Korean Studies.
Reporting to the Director of Collection Development & Management, the Japanese Studies Librarian selects and acquires scholarly resources from and about Japan in a wide range of subjects and formats in both Japanese and Western languages, in support of Penn’s current and anticipated academic programs in consultation with faculty members. Leading candidates will also have facility in Korean in support of the growing academic program at Penn.
The Japanese Studies Librarian provides specialized reference, instruction, and academic liaison services to Penn faculty and students, both undergraduate and graduate, with research interests in Japan in all departments and schools where Japan is included as a topic of study. The growing Korean Collection and its constituents have comparable service needs and expectations.
The Japanese Studies Librarian participates in the process of acquisition and bibliographic control of all types of resources in Japanese, using the Voyager library management system and the OCLC bibliographic utility. The incumbent supervises a full‐time Library Specialist and may perform original cataloging and complex copy cataloging while also providing appropriate classification and subject analysis according to national and local standards.
The Japanese Studies Librarian must have knowledge of current and developing patterns of scholarship and publishing in relevant fields of study and be committed to the international and interdisciplinary strengths of Penn’s academic programs. The successful candidate will combine a focus on traditional formats with support for digital approaches to humanities and social science research and the development of collections in digital media, and is expected to seek out external funding opportunities and develop collaborative partnerships worldwide. The incumbent will have the opportunity to teach a graduate‐level course in Japanese bibliography and problems of research.
Qualifications
Required:
- Accredited Master’s degree in library or information science with a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience or the equivalent in education and training. Note: To qualify for the rank of D, at least five years of relevant experience is required.
- Advanced knowledge of Japanese history, literature, and culture.
- Knowledge of the Japanese publishing industry and trends in scholarship.
- Fluent command of both written and spoken Japanese and English.
- Knowledge of and/or experience with national cataloging rules and practices (AACR2, RDA, MARC21, LC classification & Subject Headings), including Romanization standards.
- Ability to work independently and collegially.
- Graduate degree in East Asian Studies.
- Reading knowledge of Korean.
- Knowledge of trends in Korean scholarship and publishing.
- Familiarity with metadata standards for digital collections.
- Working knowledge of bibliographic utilities (preferably OCLC Connexion) and integrated library systems.
- Demonstrated experience with new technologies and their application to teaching, research and digital library services. Rank and Salary: Commensurate with experience.
To Apply: Potential candidates are invited to submit a letter of application that addresses the needs and qualifications of the position, along with their resume and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references who can address the suitability of the candidate for the position described, as well as complete an on‐line employment application at http://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs (Job Reference #121133700).
The full description of the position is available at http://www.library.upenn.edu/docs/hr/Japanese_Korean_Librarian_2012.pdf
The University of Pennsylvania is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Brown Univ.: East Asian Collections Cataloger (Term Appointment)
The Brown University Library seeks an experienced library professional to catalog print materials and other tangible formats for its East Asian collections. This position is a 12 month term appointment.
The East Asian Collections Cataloger will be responsible for providing intellectual access primarily to Chinese-language materials in a variety of tangible formats. Working with both older and more receipt imprints, s/he will search appropriate bibliographic databases (e.g., WorldCat, Brown’s local Josiah catalog), find and modify matching records, or create new entries where necessary.
Reporting to the head of Cataloging and Metadata Services, the East Asian Collections Cataloger will also work closely with the East Asian Collection curator and other staff members to prioritize work, manage workflows, and resolve problems relating to the cataloging of these items.
The Brown University Library encompasses six facilities, including one 24/5 student study space and one off-site, high-density storage building. The Library’s holdings include over 4.6 million total volumes, 13,000 linear feet of manuscript materials, over 88,000 print and electronic journal subscriptions, several hundred thousand e-books, and nearly ca. 80,000 digital objects. The Library’s Asia Collection comprises ca. 150,000 volumes in East Asian languages (Chinese, Japanese, and Korean), as well as thousands of additional Western-language items, e-resources, microforms, A/V resources, and maps. A dedicated staff of 155 FTE (including 66 bargaining unit support staff) provide services to a campus population of 800 faculty, 2,500 graduate and medical students, and 6,000 undergraduate students.
The person filling this new position will:
- Describe Library materials (primarily in the Chinese language) that require original cataloging or substantial upgrading of cataloging copy, using current cataloging codes and carrier standards (e.g., RDA, AACR2, Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC)).
- Assign classification numbers, subject headings, and genre terms for items in all subject areas.
- Perform authority work for local, national and international files, including headings contributed to the Name Authority Cooperative Program (NACO).
- Effectively manage the flow of materials according to Library priorities
- MLS degree from ALA-accredited library school or combination of other graduate degree and relevant experience.
- Minimum of three years of cataloging experience.
- Native or near-native Chinese-language ability, including ability to read both traditional and simplified characters.Reading knowledge of Japanese and/or Korean highly desirable.
- Demonstrated proficiency with prevailing cataloging rules and standards (e.g., RDA, AACR2), Library of Congress's application and interpretation of those rules, Library of Congress subject headings and classification system, and MARC21 or other data carrier formats. Commitment to contributing to international bibliographic databases and authority files.Experience describing multiple formats
- Familiarity with Romanization schemes for Chinese (e.g., Pinyin, Wade-Giles).
- Strong computer skills, including experience with personal computer hardware and software and local and network-based input, editing, and mapping tools.
- Successful experience working in collaborative, professional environment.
- Degree and/or expertise in one or more subject specialties or formats.
- Interest in serving the needs of the Brown community of users and in maximizing access to the library resources.
- Evidence of ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
Brown University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer
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