UBC: Chinese Language Librarian

CHINESE LANGUAGE LIBRARIAN
Asian Library, UBC Library
Vancouver Campus
(50% FTE, Fixed Term Dec 1, 2015 – Nov 30, 2016)

UBC LIBRARY
The University of British Columbia Library is one of the largest academic libraries in Canada and consistently ranks among the top university research libraries in North America. UBC Library has 14 branches and divisions, two campuses (Vancouver and Kelowna), one off-site hospital library, and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre - a multi-purpose teaching and learning facility.

The Library’s collection of over 7M items includes 1.4M ebooks, 229,020 electronic journals, 850,000 maps, audio, DVD/video and graphic materials, and 1,703 bibliographic and fulltext databases.

More than 300 knowledgeable employees – librarians, management and professional staff, support staff and student staff – provide users with the excellent resources and services that they need to further their research, teaching and learning.  The UBC Library Strategic Plan 2010-2015 can be viewed at www.library.ubc.ca/strategicplan/. To learn more about working with UBC Library and to explore our aspirational values visit UBC Library - Why work with us.

The Asian Library is a hub of scholarship, learning and community connections, where research meets community.  The Asian Library’s collections, totalling over 637,000 volumes across Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Indic languages, provide key resources in support of teaching and research of Asian studies. The Council on East Asian Libraries consistently ranks UBC among the best in the world—#1 in Canada and #12 in library holdings across North America.  The Asian Library’s rare and special materials further distinguish it as a top-tier research library.  For more information about the Asian Library, please visit us at http://asian.library.ubc.ca/.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Provides reference, information services and collection development in support of Chinese studies.  Assumes responsibility for liaison with scholars working with Chinese language materials.  Provides instruction and assistance in the use of information resources. Supervises the handling and recording of Chinese materials.  Routinely works with technical services staff (acquisitions, cataloguing, serials, and e-resources) relating to Chinese language materials.  Participates in selection, configuration and presentation of electronic resources in the Chinese language. Acts as liaison with the Chinese specialists at the University and the Chinese-Canadian community, and serves on the University’s Chinese Studies committees.  Participates in the development of library policies, procedures, and services as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Graduate degree from an accredited school of Library, Archival and Information Science
•    Excellent proficiency in reading, written, spoken Chinese as well as an excellent command of spoken and written English is required.
•    An academic background in Chinese history and literature is desirable.
•    Familiarity with the bibliography of Chinese language materials is essential.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of RDA, AACR2, LCSH, LC Classification, USMARC, LC/CanMarc formats is required. 
•    Knowledge of the Pin-yin romanization system is essential.
•    Strong computer skills, including word-processing for English and Chinese, as well as knowledge of bibliographic databases.
•    Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan and carry out projects, both independently and as a member of a team
•    Knowledge of electronic information technologies and their applications to reference, as well as knowledge of best practices in online learning pedagogies
•    Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of a team
•    Ability to adjust to and accommodate changing demands within Libraries and academic institutions
•    Experience in an academic library setting

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to the Head, Asian Library.  Consults with colleagues and faculty members on difficult issues.  Supervises student assistants as required. Works with the cataloguers and the Head of the Central Technical Services in matters concerning original cataloguing.
DUTIES:

REFERENCE SERVICES
1.    Provides reference and information services to faculty, students, and other users.  As the librarian responsible for Chinese language materials, advises and assists in difficult or extensive searches and evaluations in this area.  Uses the full range of electronic and print sources.  Develops web resources to support and extend reference services.
2.    Develops and participates in instruction programs related to the Chinese language collection and the use of information sources.  Undertakes specialized instructional programs.  Prepares guides and handouts in electronic and paper formats and organizes user groups on the advanced use of electronic resources.
3.    Assists users in locating Chinese materials from other East Asian collections in North America and Asia and facilitates interlibrary loans when required.
4.    Initiates and maintains contact with faculty using the Chinese language collections.  Participates in committee work as required.

TECHNICAL SERVICES, COLLECTIONS DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
1.    Selects material for the Chinese language collections and materials from the collection for storage, both print and electronic, according to curricular and research needs of faculty and students.  Suggests new print and electronic serials titles based on faculty needs and monitors and evaluates the Chinese language periodical collections.  Assists in the development of collection policies.
2.    For electronic material in Chinese language, works with the Head, Asian Library and other library staff to create access and resolve user support issues, which may include licensing, systems configuration, presentation and evaluation. 
3.    Suggests new print and electronic serials titles based on faculty needs and monitors and evaluates the Chinese language periodical collections.  Assists with the selection of materials for storage. Assists in the development of collection policies.
4.    Supports the work of Asian Language Team members in Central Technical Services. Provides subject expertise and/or assigns LC subject headings to Chinese language materials as required.
5.    Collects, collates and prepares Chinese monographs and serials for binding, ensuring binding quotas and deadlines are met.
6.    Supports the acquisition of Chinese materials including the EDI procedures and serials.
7.    Maintains and facilitates access to the Chinese special collections.
8.    Assesses, selects and processes materials received as gifts or on exchange.  Performs monetary evaluations as required.
9.    Manages the Chinese book funds.
10.    Keeps up with literature and research developments in support of the Asian Library.  Maintains expertise in electronic information resources and technologies and assists in the acquisition and application of Chinese software for technical services.
11.    Evening and weekend work may be required.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
1.    Services as liaison with the Chinese-Canadian Community.
2.    Prepares or curates a book display or exhibit on China/Chinese Studies.
3.    Organizes a community engagement activities or events related to China/Chinese Studies.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT AND SALARY:

This is a fixed term appointment from December 1, 2015 – November 30, 2016 at 50% FTE.

We are seeking applications from Librarians with up to 3 years of experience.  However, all internal candidates will be considered regardless of years of experience and are encouraged to apply.  Salary will be commensurate with experience and academic/professional qualifications.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and academic/professional qualifications.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. The University especially welcomes applications from visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Applications will include: a letter of application that includes a statement of citizenship/immigration status and indicates the candidate’s education, training and work experience in the areas listed above; a detailed and current curriculum vitae.

To view the complete job description and to submit an application, please visit the UBC Careers page at http://facultycareers.ubc.ca/21951 by midnight on November 7, 2015.

Princeton: Chinese Studies Librarian

Requisition # 1500815

Princeton University Library is one of the world’s most prestigious research institutions serving a diverse community of 6,400 students, 1,100 faculty and many visiting scholars with collections of more than 7 million printed volumes, 5 million manuscripts, and 2 million non-print items, and extensive digital holdings including images, data, and recently produced electronic databases and journals. The Library consists of a central facility and 9 specialized libraries, employing a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional and support personnel, complemented by a large student workforce. More information: http://library.princeton.edu/

Position:

The Library seeks an energetic and service-oriented subject specialist to build library collections and provide library services in the interdisciplinary field of Chinese Studies. Reporting to the Director of the East Asian Library, this Librarian, as core member of a team of East Asian Library colleagues, works closely with faculty, students, staff and visiting scholars from within and without the East Asian Studies Department and Program. Princeton University’s Chinese collection is one of the major such collections in the country, and is well-known for its rare book and its electronic holdings. The collection is especially strong in pre-modern and modern history, literature, religion, history of science, art and general culture, but covers all subjects, including studies on contemporary China. For more information, see http://eastasianlib.princeton.edu/

Responsibilities include current and retrospective collection building covering a wide range of subjects in all formats from or about Greater China in Chinese, and, in conjunction with colleagues, in western languages, to support teaching and research needs at Princeton. The position manages a sizable acquisitions budget. Management of existing collections includes advising on preservation, digitization and selection of materials for offsite storage. The librarian is the primary person to provide liaison with and specialized research assistance and instruction to Princeton University faculty, students and visitors in various library and classroom settings, including the creation of resource guides and websites.  The librarian collaborates with other librarians throughout the library system, including close cooperation with the Technical Services and Collection Development departments.

The Librarian represents Princeton in the relevant regional, national, and international professional meetings, and seeks opportunities to participate in inter-institutional initiatives for collaboration in collection development, digitization and other library projects.

 
Qualifications:
Required:
•    ALA-accredited MLS degree or equivalent combination of education & library experience
•    Minimum 2 years library experience in an academic library
•    Broad knowledge of Chinese history and culture, including scholarly resources and bibliographic tools
•    Proficiency in modern and classical Chinese, including romanization; excellent oral and written communication skills in Chinese and English
•    Knowledge of the Chinese book trades and current research and publishing trends in this field
•    Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully and collegially with a diverse group of others

Preferred:
•    An advanced degree in a field related to Chinese Studies
•    Experience with instruction, public outreach, and/or assistance to individual users in an academic setting
•    Experience with new technologies for discovery and learning in a rapidly changing environment
•    Professional experience as a Chinese Studies Librarian
•    Reading proficiency in Western scholarly languages (French, German, Italian)

The successful candidate will be appointed to an appropriate Librarian rank depending upon qualifications and experience.  Applications will be accepted only from the Jobs at Princeton website: http://www.princeton.edu/jobs and must include a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references with full contact information. This position is subject to the University's background check policy.   Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

You must apply online at http://jobs.princeton.edu. Search the position using keyword "Chinese" or requisition number 1500815.

University of Toronto: Director

POSITION: Director, Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library (Librarian III, Permanent Status Stream)
DEPARTMENT: Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library
DATE REQUIRED: As Soon As Possible

About the University of Toronto Libraries
The University of Toronto is a major public research institution with a student body of over 67,000 full and part-time students and over 7,000 faculty members who teach and perform research in hundreds of different disciplines. The University of Toronto Libraries, which is the largest academic library in Canada and ranked third in North America, supports teaching and research in all disciplines through service and outreach, excellent collections and access to extensive digital resources and services.

University of Toronto Library System: http://www.library.utoronto.ca 
University of Toronto: http://www.utoronto.ca 
Policies for Librarians: http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/about-hr-equity/policies-guidelines-agreements.htm#fac 

Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library
The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library (EAL) is one of the major research libraries for East Asian Studies in North America. It has a staff of 14 employees, as well as a large number of student assistants. It has a collection budget of approximately $1 million with a collection of almost 600,000 volumes, and also holds resources in electronic, multi-media and other formats. It has growing digital collections and supports teaching, learning and research in East Asian studies on all campuses of the university. The Library began with a collection of rare materials acquired from China in the 1930's. This special collection is now known as the Mu Collection.

The Opportunity
The University of Toronto Libraries seeks an innovative library leader for its Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library (EAL). The EAL has a strong history of engagement and collaboration with faculty, students and the wider community. The EAL has a significant number of international relationships; and supports scholarship in a key area of focus for the University of Toronto. Building on the EAL’s success and partnerships, the Director will position the library as a recognized leader in delivering scholarly, user focused programs and initiatives. The Director will communicate with stakeholders, partners and potential donors on a national and international level. Stewarding collections through endowments and gifts is critical to this position. The Director will oversee all aspects of the library’s daily operations, leading a team of East Asian specialists. The Director will plan strategically to anticipate future library and user requirements, proactively developing creative new services and building collections that meet our users’ changing needs.

Required Qualifications:
• Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) or equivalent ALA-accredited degree
• A strong academic background in East Asian Studies
• Excellent reading, writing and verbal skills in both English and at least one Asian language related to the EAL collections (Chinese, Korean, Japanese)
• Relevant administrative, managerial and supervisory experience in an academic library setting
• Proven leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
• Ability to motivate, build trust and inspire a multifunctional team
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in implementing innovative user services and technologies in a library setting
• Outstanding commitment to service excellence; proactive and user-focused
• In-depth knowledge of developments and current trends in higher education that affect research libraries, the scholarly research cycle and teaching and learning
• Excellent knowledge related to issues and trends in Asian libraries in North America and beyond
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work with others in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience related to licensing of electronic resources
• Relevant experience managing in a unionized environment
• A Doctoral or a second Master’s degree relevant to East Asian Studies
• Proven experience related to advancement and managing endowments
• A record of scholarly and professional achievement
• Strong project management skills

Salary and Terms of Appointment:
This is a continuing appointment (Permanent Status Stream) position to be filled at the Librarian III level.
We offer a highly attractive compensation and benefits package, with salary based upon experience and qualifications.
NOTE: Librarians at the University of Toronto are members of the University of Toronto Faculty Association. http://www.utfa.org 

How to Apply:
Please send letters of application, curriculum vitae and the names of three referees to Library Human Resources at utlhr@utoronto.ca or to Robarts Library, 130 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A5, or by fax to 416.946.5543. At least two of the referees should be supervisory. The deadline for applications is October 12, 2015. Please send a single electronic file (MS Word or pdf) with a file name convention of [Surname, FirstName.DIR.Lib.]

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Toronto Libraries thanks all applicants for their interest, however, will only be contacting those applicants selected for an interview.

The University of Toronto is committed to diversity in its community. The University welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who contribute to the diversification of ideas.
 

NCC Seeks Nominations for the ILL/DD Committee Co-chair and Elected Member of NCC

NCC ILL/DD Committee Co-chair and Elected Council Member: NCC’s ILL/DD Committee was created to assist Japanese studies scholars and students in successfully locating and borrowing books and documents that are not held within their own country and borrowing them through international resource sharing networks from institutions in Japan and elsewhere.  The ILL/DD Committee will coordinate the North American side of such schemes, including the Global ILL Framework.  The ILL/DD Committee will also work closely with the National Diet Library and other ILL lenders in Japan to make their services better known and accessible to foreign users, and also assist Japanese librarians in finding and borrowing materials needed by their users from institutions in the US. 

To propose a candidate for this position, please send an email by September11, 2015 to NCC Chair Kuniko Yamada McVey kmcvey@fas.harvard.edu with a cc NCC Chair-elect Setsuko Noguchi snoguchi@princeton.edu and to NCC Executive Director Victoria Bestor at vbestor@fas.harvard.edu.  Self-nominations are invited. For further information about this position and other NCC activities please visit the website http://guides.nccjapan.org/homepage.

Please note that the NCC Website is in the process of migrating from a LibGuides 1.0 to a LibGuides 2.0 platform during the summer of 2015.  During the interim period there is not expected to be an interruption in Web-based services.  If you should encounter any problems, please contact NCC Webmaster Mika Bonnell at mika@nccjapan.net. 

Library of Congress: Supervisory Librarian

Job Title: Supervisory Librarian
Department: Legislative Branch
Agency: Library of Congress
Job Announcement Number:150200
SALARY RANGE:    $107,325.00 to $139,523.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:    Monday, August 31, 2015 to Tuesday, September 15, 2015
SERIES & GRADE:    GS-1410-14
POSITION INFORMATION:    OPEN - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 14
DUTY LOCATIONS:     1 vacancy in the following location: Washington DC, DC
WHO MAY APPLY:    Anyone may apply - By law, employment at most U.S. Government agencies, including the Library of Congress, is limited to U.S. citizens. However, non-citizens may be hired, provided that other legal requirements are met and the Library determines there are no qualified U.S. citizens available for the position.
SECURITY CLEARANCE:    Not Applicable
SUPERVISORY STATUS:    Yes

The full description of the position and online application information can be found in the link below: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/414497300

Harvard University: Executive Director

Executive Director
Edwin O. Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies
Harvard University

For a full description of the job requirements and/or to apply, please visit:
https://jobs.brassring.com/1033/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerID=25240&siteID=5341&AReq=36817BR

First established in 1973 as the Japan Institute, The Edwin O. Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies at Harvard University is one of the preeminent centers in the world supporting research activities concerning Japan and Japanese studies. Its mission is to promote a wide-ranging exchange of ideas on political, social, economic, cultural, and humanitarian issues, stimulating scholarly and public interest about Japan and U.S.-Japan relations. 

The Executive Director (ED) of the Reischauer Institute plays a key role in building coordinated programs for Harvard’s research and teaching engagement with Japan. The ED works closely with the Faculty Director to provide strategic leadership and to conceptualize and develop new programs, strategies, and initiatives to advance the academic, research, and programmatic agenda of the Institute. The ED develops new and promotes existing relationships with Institute affiliates, alumni, scholars, organizations, and institutions in the U.S., Japan, and beyond. The ED manages the implementation of Institute grants, summer programs abroad, and collaborates with libraries and museums to ensure the development of new resources and initiatives. The ED produces Institute communications and oversees a broad array of programmatic activities. The ED should demonstrate broad knowledge of Japanese studies, proficiency in Japanese, familiarity with current affairs in Japan/Asia, have an advanced degree in a related discipline and/or equivalent professional experience, experience managing staff, and have a minimum of five-plus years of progressively responsible management experience in academic or research administration, including significant experience working with faculty.

Note: This position does not provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship.

Direct inquiries to: rijs@fas.harvard.edu.

Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Columbia University: Bibliographic Assistant VI (Tibetan Studies)

The C.V. Starr East Asian Library seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Bibliographic Assistant VI to work on the acquisitions, cataloging and binding processes of Tibetan language and Tibetan studies materials.

As a member of the Technical Services staff, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
- Ordering Tibetan language materials (and some Chinese language materials on Tibetan studies) in all formats, including reviewing order requests, preorder searching or verification of information via CLIO and OCLC, creating orders on CLIO, and forwarding orders to vendors, etc.;
- Receiving, unpacking and sorting materials, including checking materials received against invoices and the order records, maintaining and updating the order records in CLIO, check-in serial issues in CLIO, reporting problematic receipts to supervisor, processing the received items by stamping, tattle-taping and writing call numbers on each issue for serials, shelving the materials, maintaining and reporting monthly statistics, etc.;
- Processing invoices, including paying each invoice online, checking that the total should match the invoice total, submitting invoices to supervisor for approval, matching invoices with payment voucher and submitting them to the Acquisitions Department;
- Preparing claiming notices for materials not received and sending them to vendors, receiving exchanges and gifts, etc.;
- Pre-cataloging searching of usable Tibetan records in OCLC and other bibliographic databases to find a matching bibliographic record for new titles (monographs and serials); making decision on acceptance of cataloging copy.
- Copy cataloging of existing records including proofreading, evaluation, and making limited adjustments to the bibliographic records following established guidelines, comprising series verification, correction of typographical as well as tagging errors, and call number verification, notifying Tibetan cataloger of discrepancies in names, series, and non-series uniform titles appearing bibliographic records and corresponding authority records, exporting completed bibliographic records from OCLC to CLIO, and, whenever necessary, overlaying existing CLIO records, creating and updating of holding and item records in CLIO;
- Enhancing preliminary records in CLIO for titles that lacked complete bibliographic information when ordered before shelving them in pre-cat area;
- Processing Tibetan added volumes including updating both in OCLC and CLIO, maintaining and
correcting records for cataloging problems both in OCLC and CLIO;
- Gathering and/or collating serial materials for binding and preparing binding forms for serials or
monograph material including damaged items using various files, updating serial check-in records in CLIO, sending binding materials to Bindery, updating and creating of holding and item records in CLIO when receiving bound serials, maintaining and reporting monthly statistics, etc.;
- Performing other duties as assigned.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm

Tibetan language test will be administered if interviewed.

Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and flexibility with job assignments.
- Strong computer skills.
- Working knowledge of Tibetan language and culture. Language test will be given if interviewed.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Working knowledge of Chinese language preferred.
- Familiarity with Sanskrit and ability to read Tibetan cursive script preferred.
- Previous acquisitions and/or cataloging experience in libraries preferred.

Submit an application on-line at: https://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=150115

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.