Duke Kunshan Univ.: Library Director

Dear Colleagues,

Recruitment is now underway for the inaugural Director of the Duke Kunshan University (DKU) Library. DKU is a new, joint venture university created in partnership among Duke University, Wuhan University and the city of Kunshan, China; it is expected to open in fall 2014. The DKU Library will offer an array of dynamic, user-centered programs and services for DKU faculty, students and staff.

Reporting to the Executive Vice Chancellor of DKU, the Director of the Library will provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for this new library in concert with Duke University Libraries (DUL) staff, strategies and policies. The successful candidate will be an innovator whose creativity, energy and knowledge of the evolving role of libraries will contribute to the establishment of a world-class academic research library. Working directly with students and faculty, the director will develop and provide research and instructional services for the DKU community.

This position requires an MLS from a program accredited by the American Library Association or the international equivalent and at least three years of increasingly responsible research services and library instruction experience. The director must be able to speak and write fluently in both Mandarin and English, possess excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills and have some prior experience managing and supervising library staff in an academic research library. The ideal candidate will possess an understanding of current issues in academic librarianship, including copyright issues, as well as demonstrated proficiency using electronic resources and mastery of technology tools used in today¹s academic research environments.

The complete position description, including job competencies, is available at http://www.dku.edu.cn/en/director-library. Submit your cover letter and resume to DKURecruitment@duke.edu. Position open until filled. The expected appointment to begin early 2014 with an initial period of orientation and training to be completed at Duke University Libraries, Durham, NC, USA. The Director will assume responsibilities in Kunshan circa May 2014.

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Description in Chinese (PDF)

Luo Zhou

Chinese studies librarian

International & Area Studies

Duke University libraries

Tel: 919-660-5803

Fax: 919-668-3134

Univ. of Toronto: Public Service Librarian

Univ. of Toronto: EAL & CHKL Public Service Librarian

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UCLA EAL: Japanese Studies Librarian

Dear colleagues,

The UCLA Library is requesting nominations for its Japanese Studies Librarian position at the Richard C. Rudolph East Asian Library. To see the full posting and to apply online, click here: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF00019 .

Thanks,
Su Chen
UCLA East Asian Library

Fuller Theological Seminary: Research Librarian and Korean Studies Specialist

Fuller Theological Seminary Library in Pasadena, California seeks a research librarian and Korean studies specialist to provide Information Access Services to both English and Korean-language patrons.
The Research Librarian will serve at one of the Information Access Services desks full time, as assigned. The individual will serve as bibliographic resource guide for students, faculty, and other patrons, including teaching the use of digital library resources. It will be the responsibility of this individual to provide Information Access Services to both English and Korean-language patrons.

Full description and requirements of the position are at http://www.fuller.edu/About-Fuller/Work-at-Fuller/Staff-Positions/LIB-Research-Librarian-and-Korean-Studies-Specialist.aspx

Kyung Hyun Cho
Cataloging Librarian, Korean Specialist
David Allen Hubbard Library
Fuller Theological seminary
135 N. Oakland Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91182
Phone: (626) 584 5274
Fax: (626)584 5627
e-mail: kcho@fuller.edu

Washington Univ. (St. Louis): Japanese Studies Librarian

Washington University in St. Louis is conducting a search for a Japanese Studies Librarian.  Apologies for cross-posting.

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Japanese Studies Librarian

The Washington University Libraries invites applications for the position of Japanese Studies Librarian. RESPONSIBILITIES:  Working in the East Asian Library and reporting to the East Asian Studies Librarian, the Japanese Studies Librarian is responsible for outreach, reference, instruction, and collection development and management for Japanese studies.  This role includes selecting materials in all formats and languages on Japanese studies; developing and maintaining electronic resources and services; providing in-person and virtual reference, research consultation, and instructional services; planning and writing grant proposals for developing the Japanese collection; managing the gift and exchange program; serving as liaison to Japanese studies faculty and students; and performing original and adaptive cataloging of Japanese language materials.  This position also has some responsibility for providing similar library services for the Korean Studies Program. QUALIFICATIONS:  Required: MLS degree from an ALA-accredited school or equivalent relevant advanced degree.  Fluent command of both written and spoken Japanese and English. Familiarity with scholarly trends in Japanese and East Asian studies. Knowledge of and/or experience with national cataloging rules and practices (AACR2, RDA, MARC21, LCSH, LC classification), including Romanization standards. Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. Preferred:  Advanced academic work in Japanese studies. Knowledge of Japanese publishing industry, and electronic resources in Japanese studies. Be knowledgeable about and be able to educate and inform faculty, students, and campus administrators about scholarly communication trends and issues. Working experience in an East Asian library or an academic library. Reading knowledge of Korean, and knowledge of trends in Korean scholarship and publishing. GENERAL INFORMATION:  Washington University, located at the western edge of the city of St. Louis, is a medium-sized, independent, research university founded in 1853, and is internationally known for excellence in teaching and research and for the quality of its faculty and student body.  The East Asian Library is one of twelve school and departmental libraries serving the Washington University community.  The library serves an essential role in the university’s East Asian studies program.  For more information, please visit the Washington University/Libraries’ web sites at www.wustl.edu; http://library.wustl.edu, and the East Asian Library’s web site at http://library.wustl.edu/units/ea. EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE:  22 vacation days, TIAA-CREF, etc. APPLICATION INFORMATION:  Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.wustl.edu. Reference job #25658. For full consideration, attach a letter of application, resume, and the names of three references (including e-mail & phone number). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire. Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Apply for this job

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Tony H. Chang,

East Asian Studies Librarian

East Asian Library,

Washington University,

Campus Box 1061,

St. Louis, MO 63130-4899

Voice: 314-935-4816  Fax: 314-935-4045,

tchang@wustl.edu

UCLA: Japanese Studies Librarian

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

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).