University of Iowa: Japanese Studies Librarian

Advertising Ends on:    Extended Until Position is Filled
Advertising Started on:    Monday, August 21st, 2017
Organization:    Library
Department:    Library Administration & General

Salary

Salary:    $47,476.00 - $64,000.00
Pay Grade:    4A

Job Details

Percent Time:    100%
Type of Position    Regular: A position which is considered essential for the effective long-term operation of the university. Persons appointed to this position will receive the privileges and benefits associated with regular employment status.
Duties:   

JAPANESE STUDIES LIBRARIAN
Librarian (PLB1/3A) or Specialist Librarian (PLB2/4A)

Position Description: The University of Iowa Libraries seeks a self-motivated and forward-thinking professional for the Japanese Studies Librarian position. Reporting to the Team Leader for International and Area Studies, the Japanese Studies Librarian serves as the subject liaison for Japanese and Korean studies and supports the research, teaching, and learning of faculty and students of Japanese and Korean studies in various departments and programs. The Japanese Studies Librarian will assume direct responsibility for collection development, reference and research consultations, and instruction for a diverse community of faculty and students. The Japanese Studies Librarian will consult on cataloging of Japanese-language materials.

 Specific Responsibilities:

• Develops and manages the library's collections in the humanities and social sciences in Japanese and Korean Studies.  Responsibilities include selecting materials in all formats, and in Japanese, English and other European languages relating to Japanese Studies; managing the acquisitions budgets for Japanese and Korean studies materials; maintaining a good relationship with Japanese and Korean vendors, and keeping current with the book market, trade, and electronic resource developments for Japanese and Korean studies.Serves as primary liaison to Japanese and Korean studies faculty and students, primarily in the Department of Asian & Slavic Languages and Literatures and the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies.
• Provides instruction, workshops, credit courses, and other kinds of outreach, developing collaborative relationships with faculty, staff and students.
• Engages collaboratively with other library staff and with relevant academic departments and program to enhance scholarship and teaching.
• Participates in Libraries' initiatives outside RLI by serving on Libraries' and campus committees and contributing to other relevant activities and events.
• Participates in relevant consortial activities.
• Maintains a course of personal professional development through active participation in professional associations or other appropriate professional activity.

Universal Competencies:

• Positive Impact/Achieving Results: Ability to utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals/needs. Able to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations while producing results.
• Service Excellence/Customer Focus: Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers.
• Collaboration and Embracing Diversity: Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, nationalities, genders, ages, etc.

Salary and appointment: Appointments will be made at either Librarian within a salary range of $47,476 to $49,000, or Specialist Librarian within a salary range of $50,000 to $64,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Start date is negotiable. The University of Iowa offers an attractive package of benefits including 24 days of paid vacation per year, your choice between two retirement plans and two University of Iowa health insurance plans, dental insurance, pre-tax child and health care spending accounts, and additional options.

The University of Iowa Libraries: The University of Iowa Libraries system consists of the Main Library, the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences and 5 branch libraries. The Libraries has more than 5 million volumes including thousands of electronic resources and coordinates the development and maintenance of the University’s locally-created open access digital resources including the Iowa Digital Library, featuring close to a million digitized texts, images, and audio and video recordings, as well as Iowa Research Online, our institutional repository. Our special collections include over 200,000 rare books, ranging in age from the 15th century to newly created artists’ books.

Library systems are built on a mix of open source, locally developed, hosted services, and vended applications primarily from Ex Libris, OCLC, and Microsoft. The University of Iowa is a member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance, Hathi Trust, ARL, OCLC, Library Publishing Coalition, DPN, ORCID, CRL, SPARC, CNI, CLIR, LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, and Portico. The Libraries provides a program of support for professional development activities and its staff members are actively engaged in national cooperative efforts. Lastly, we are a founding member of the ACRL Diversity Alliance.

The University and Iowa City: A major research and teaching institution, the University of Iowa offers internationally recognized programs in a diverse array of academic, medical, and artistic disciplines, from otolaryngology to fiction writing, printmaking to space science, hydraulic engineering to dance. The University consists of a faculty of 2,700 and a permanent staff of 13,000 serving just over 32,000 students, more than 33% of whom are from out of state and close to 8,000 of whom are registered in graduate and professional degree programs. Approximately 9% of the University’s faculty and staff and 17% of its student body are members of minority groups, and 13% of the students are from foreign countries.

The University of Iowa is home to the Writers’ Workshop, the oldest graduate creative writing program in the country, and the blueprint for many of the creative writing programs that now thrive on campuses worldwide. It is also home to the International Writing Program where, since 1967, over a thousand writers from more than 120 countries have participated. The University has recently instituted a program in creative writing in Spanish. In 2008, UNESCO designated Iowa City as a world City of Literature.

Iowa City is a community of some 71,000 people (more than 150,000 live in the surrounding area) with excellent educational, recreational, and cultural advantages. It is consistently cited in the national media as a city with an excellent quality of life. The city is readily accessible via interstate highways and a major airport is only 30 minutes away. The community is growing in its diversity; within the Iowa City Community School District, 35.4% of the students are minority, with 19.8% identifying as Black, 8.4% as Hispanic, 6.7% as Asian/Pacific Islander, and .3% as Native American during the 2014/15 school year.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For more information about the University of Iowa Libraries, please see http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/

For more information about the University of Iowa and community, please see https://jobs.uiowa.edu/why_ui/index.php

Education Required:    MLS from an ALA-accredited institution with a strong academic background in Japanese Studies; or an advanced degree in Japanese studies or a related field and significant library work experience.

Experience Required:   

• For appointment at the Specialist Librarian level: two years of professional experience plus demonstrated interest in professional development that will enhance the candidate's value to the Libraries, the University, the profession, or the scholarly community.
• Proficiency in Japanese.
• Knowledge of current developments in scholarship and teaching of Japanese Studies.
• Excellent communication skills in English as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience with or demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging technologies as they apply to collection development, instruction, and reference and research services.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment where consultation, flexibility, creativity, collaboration and cooperation are essential.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity in the workplace or community.
• Demonstrated interest in professional development that will enhance the candidate's value to the Libraries, the University, the profession, or the scholarly community.
• Demonstrated understanding of the mission of a research university and the mission and functions of a large research library.

Desirable Qualifications:   

• Experience in Japanese Studies collection development and management
• Demonstrated interest in Korean Studies.
• Bibliographic knowledge of Korean and other languages.
• Knowledge of current developments in the scholarship and teaching of Korean studies.
• Experience in selecting and managing research collections in Korean studies.
• Familiarity with cataloging materials in Japanese and Korean.
• Familiarity with concepts, trends and assessment methods related to information literacy and instructional technology.Experience teaching in a library or academic setting.

Online Application Options

Application Type:    This job requires basic applicant information, plus a resume. Your resume should not be sent to the contact below. The resume will be attached during the Online Application Process.

Cover Letter:    A plain text cover letter is required.
To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.

Additional Application Materials

Materials:    References will be requested from final candidates at a later point in the interview process.
The materials listed above are not part of any online process. Please send the materials to the contact information below.

Contact Information

Attention: Your resume should not be sent to the contact below. The resume will be attached during the Online Application Process.

Contact:    Andrea K Rost - andrea-rost@uiowa.edu
Libr-Library Administration & LIBRARY
125 WASHINGTON ST W
Admin 5031 LIB
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Department URL: http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/employment/

for more information: https://jobs.uiowa.edu/pands/view/71555

UC Berkeley: Chinese Cataloging Librarian

Three Year Appointment
Hiring Range: Associate Librarian–Librarian
$53,913–$76,344 per annum, based on qualifications
This is a three year full time temporary appointment available starting August 2017 with option to renew dependent upon funding.

The University of California, Berkeley, is seeking a cataloging librarian with expertise in Chinese language. The successful candidate’s primary responsibility will be original and complex descriptive and subject cataloging, classification, and authority work, creating and maintaining bibliographic records and establishing and revising authority records for the national database as well as for Berkeley's integrated library system and NACO. The successful candidate will remain current with existing and emerging cataloging policies, practices, standards, schema, and procedures, including FRBR and non-MARC metadata.

Minimum Basic Qualifications at time of application:

• MLS from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent degree 
• Demonstrated knowledge of written and spoken Chinese, including classical Chinese 
• Demonstrated knowledge of MARC21, RDA, LCSH, LCCS 
• Knowledge of the Pinyin system of romanization This recruitment will remain open until filled.

This is a temporary three year position with option to renew dependent upon funding.

For the complete job announcement and how to apply, go to: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF01372

Japan Foundation, New York: Associate Program Officer, Japanese Studies

Established by the Japanese government in 1972, the Japan Foundation’s mission is to promote international cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other nations. The Japan Foundation’s activities consist of three major programs: 1) Arts & Cultural Exchange; 2) Japanese-Language Education Overseas; and 3) Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange, including the Center for Global Partnership (CGP). For more information, please visit our websites at www.jfny.org and www.cgp.org.

Description: The Japan Foundation, New York seeks an Associate Program Officer who will be responsible for the management of the institutional grant programs and fellowship programs in Japanese Studies. Through these programs, the Japan Foundation aims to support and enhance the academic study of Japan at universities, colleges, and various institutions in the United States. This position will report to the Program Director of Japanese Studies.

Location: New York, NY

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the institutional grant programs in Japanese Studies by processing applications, maintaining program files and documents, and communicating with prospective applicants and grantees.
• Administer the Japanese Studies Fellowship Program by maintaining the application website, overseeing the application and screening process, responding to inquiries, and coordinating awards.
• Liaise with the Japan Foundation’s American Advisory Committee, which consists of distinguished scholars from various institutions in the United States.
• Coordinate logistics for large in-house meetings as well as events at academic conferences by planning venues, catering, transportation, audio/visual equipment, materials, etc.
• Create program materials and publications (e.g. newsletters, fliers, and webpages) and assist in the proofreading of English documents.
• Conduct outreach activities and site visits throughout the U.S. as a representative of the Japan Foundation.
• Collaborate and correspond with program staff at the Japan Foundation Tokyo Headquarters.
• Perform other duties and additional responsibilities as directed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Native oral and written English communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel and attend occasional weekend events (travel is approx. several weeks/year)

A strong candidate will also possess:

• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task
• Experience with and/or interest in international cultural exchange
• Experience with grant management and/or familiarity with institutions of higher education
• Familiarity with Japan and Japanese language ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software. Experience with application management software preferred

Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, paid vacation and sick leave, etc.

Job Commencement: June 12, 2017 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

To apply: Please email a cover letter, resume, and one-page writing sample to job-opening@jfny.org

Deadline: May 15, 2017. Qualified candidates will be invited for an interview (tentatively planned for May 22 - 23).

Library of Congress: Librarian

This position is located in any of the divisions that come under the Directorate of Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access. It is a hybrid position that combines major duties of both the acquisition specialist and the cataloger. Often there will be a foreign language requirement for this position depending on the geographical area for which cataloging or acquisitions functions are being performed. For example, staff selecting and cataloging materials from South America need knowledge of the Spanish language. (See attached listing of approved foreign language.) The incumbent uses a specific foreign language skill to perform the following major duties. This position will require the incumbent to have knowledge of China and Chinese language.

This position is located in the China Section, Asian and Middle Eastern Division, Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access Directorate, Library Services.

The position description number for this position is 058498.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. (Salary Range: $54,972.00 to $71,467.00 / Per Year)

The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

Duties

Catalogs a variety of materials in an automated cataloging environment where the bibliographic characteristics of the material are relatively easy to determine and cataloging decisions are made within established standards. Searches entries in automated and manual catalogs. Assigns headings to catalog entries. Selects and assigns classification numbers. Establishes personal and corporate names and uniform titles for inclusion in the name authority file. Establishes and recommends subject headings for inclusion in the subject authority file and classification schedule. Creates and revises bibliographic records, authority records, and classification schedules. Performs content designation of bibliographic and authority records. Performs research in the cataloger's reference collection, online databases, the world wide web, and the collections of the Library. Recommends resolutions to problems and inconsistencies in the cataloging process.

Provides services and deals with materials that are non-technical in nature, of limited technical complexity, or easily acquired. Coordinates proper purchasing information, correct bibliographic identification, and correct coding in the information system. Contacts dealers, subscription agents, vendors, overseas offices, government agencies, and/or exchange partners to coordinate the ordering process. Consults acquisition reference material to determine whether recommended item is appropriate for purchase, copyright claim, exchange, gift, loan, or other type of acquisition. Examines recommendations for acquisition to identify processing and custodial requirements and to identify acquisition of out-of-scope materials. Maintains liaison with recommending officials and subject specialists to understand their needs. Consults acquisition reference material to determine whether recommended item is appropriate for purchase. Reviews and approves invoices for payment for all formats of material. Determines availability of funds.

Obtains, analyzes, and organizes information using standard reference tools and established techniques and practices. Analyzes and organizes standard subject data to determine its relationship to the existing collections, for proper main entry, and the need for added entries. Analyzes material to determine subject content. Applies standard rules, guidelines, and reference tools and established techniques and practices. Participates in formulating plans for changes and improvements to cataloging-related issues.

Uses standard methods, techniques, concepts, and principles to perform assignments related to collection development support, with review by supervisor, senior staff and/or recommending officers. Assists in examination of incoming shipments to select items appropriate for the collections, in accord with established guidelines. Assists in examination of recommendations for acquisition to identify processing and custodial requirements, and to ensure conformity with established guidelines. Participates in formulating plans for changes and improvements to collection development policies.

Works to maintain personal contacts and cooperative work relationships to provide or exchange information. Consults with Team Leader and cataloging policy staff to recommend changes and additions in descriptive and subject cataloging rules. Offers suggestions and advice to Team Leader on operational and technical problems. Collaborates with Team Leader and other staff in planning and implementing team activities including: workflow procedures, team priorities, cataloging projects of an experimental nature, goal setting and strategies for meeting team production goals. Assists others inside and outside the Library with language, subject and cataloging problems.


Job Requirements
Key Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

Ability to communicate professional or technical information in English and Chinese.**

Knowledge of library acquisitions and cataloging rules, practices, and procedures.**

Ability to use integrated library systems, applications, or other information technologies.**

Knowledge of the culture and/or civilization of China.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

No additional requirements to those listed above.

For more information https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/468531400

USC: Japanese Cataloging Librarian

The University of Southern California (USC) Libraries seek an innovative, energetic and team-oriented Japanese Cataloging Librarian. This position reports to Head of Resource Description for Primary Sources and Languages. The Japanese Cataloging Librarian will perform original and complex adaptive cataloging of Japanese materials in all formats in compliance with national and local standards for East Asian Library (EAL) and Special Collections. The librarian will be responsible for contributing and maintaining authority records for USC’s integrated library system and NACO. In addition, the Japanese Cataloging Librarian will prepare in-house training materials and participate in the formulation of general cataloging policy and system design, and conduct special cataloging projects relating to Japanese materials. In addition to cataloging responsibilities, the incumbent will represent USC Libraries’ in regional, national, and international cooperative programs concerning technical processing.

This position requires a commitment to developing user-focused services and a combination of skills and confidence that will contribute to the transformation of instruction, outreach, reference, and collections at USC Libraries.  We seek candidates motivated by a passion to develop transformative library services and invested in the future of librarianship. The successful candidate is expected to be creative in identifying and solving problems within a collegial and collaborative environment.  The successful candidate must be knowledgeable of current relevant library and scholarly information trends and practices, and be able to apply this understanding to make a significant, positive impact on the USC community.  Duties include weekend and evening hours.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

The University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology, and international business, USC’s diverse curricular offerings provide extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary study, and collaboration with leading researchers in highly advanced learning environments. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, USC fosters a vibrant culture of public service and encourages students to cross academic as well as geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge. For more information, visit www.usc.edu.

USC LIBRARIES

The USC Libraries actively support the discovery, creation, and preservation of knowledge. We develop collections and services that support and encourage the academic endeavors of faculty, students, and staff; value serving a culturally diverse community; build a community of critical consumers of information; and help develop engaged world citizens. Through these means, we contribute to the continued success of the University of Southern California. The USC Libraries includes the Doheny Memorial Library and fourteen specialized libraries with an operating budget of approximately $41 million. Through an active outreach program librarians and staff at USC Libraries conduct orientations, workshops, and instruction sessions that reach thousands of undergraduate and graduate students annually. For more information, visit libraries.usc.edu.

RESOURCE DESCRIPTION FOR PRIMARY SOURCES AND LANGUAGES:

The Resource Description for Primary Sources and Languages, one of four units within the Collection Division, includes 2 faculty librarians, 1 library supervisor, 3 staff original catalogers, and 3 staff copy catalogers.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Reporting to the Head, Resource Description for Primary Sources and Languages, the Japanese Cataloging Librarian will:

• Perform original and complex adaptive cataloging of books, serials, manuscripts, audio-visual materials, e-resources, microfilm, maps, and other library materials in Japanese in compliance with national and local standards for East Asian Library and Special Collections
• Contribute and maintain authority records for USC’s integrated library system and NACO
• Prepare in-house training material for catalogers and EAL librarians participating in cooperative cataloging projects
• Advise cataloging staff on cataloging-related issues participates in the formulation of general cataloging policy and system design
• Interacts with the EAL librarians as required on the technical processing of Japanese and other East Asian materials
• Serves as an information communication channel on the compliance with national and local cataloging and technical services standards for East Asian Library and Special Collections
• Conduct special cataloging projects relating to Japanese materials
• Participate in library and other committees as assigned
• Represent USC Libraries in regional, national, and international cooperative programs concerning technical processing
• Provide evening and weekend service as assigned
• Engage in professional and/or subject discipline organizations, research, or publishing that will have a significant, positive impact on the Collection Division, and advance the USC Libraries’ strategic plan and the University’s strategic vision.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited program or non-U.S. equivalent is typically required for a librarian appointment at USC.  In addition, candidates must provide examples of:

• Expert knowledge of written and spoken Japanese
• Familiarity with classical Japanese
• Minimum of two years of recent original and adaptive cataloging experience
• Minimum of one year of recent experience working with Japanese resources in an academic or research library
• Familiarity with the modified Hepburn system of Romanization
• Significant knowledge of and ability to apply cataloging tools such as Resource Description and Access (RDA), the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (AACR2r), Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) and Library of Congress classification (LCC), and MARC21 formats for bibliographic and authority data
• Experience in performing name and/or series authority work
• Significant knowledge of acquisition work
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Experience in solving problems independently and collaboratively
• Knowledge of current professional trends, especially those relating to cataloging and metadata to a diverse population on and off campus.

Desirable qualifications:

• Advanced degree in appropriate subject area or knowledge of East Asian studies as an academic discipline
• Knowledge of Japanese history and culture
• Knowledge of theoretical principles of cataloging
• Familiarity with special collections cataloging
• Ability to supervise, lead, and work in a team environment
• A strong commitment to user-centered services within an academic or research library setting
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a complex, changing environment
• Experience managing projects in a library, academic, or information environment.

FACULTY APPOINTMENT RANK/SALARY

Rank: Open

Librarians at USC have faculty status. This is a full-time, continuing appointment track position. Appointment to the continuing appointment track requires the potential to meet the University’s criteria for granting continuing appointment—excellence in librarianship—which librarians achieve by having a significant impact on the development and/or implementation of high quality collections and/or services. Additionally, librarians must demonstrate the expectation of continued excellence and growth in profession expertise. Rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

For more on criteria and qualifications for the appointment, promotion and continuing appointment of librarians at USC, visit: https://libraries.usc.edu/sites/default/files/criteria_document07152008.pdf.

BENEFITS

Benefits include a choice of retirement programs, 22 paid vacation days per year, university holidays, a choice of medical and dental plans, and tuition assistance (for employees and eligible dependents).  For more information about benefits see: benefits.usc.edu

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

As part of the application, candidates must upload one document file (Word or PDF) that contains the following: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae (including telephone and e-mail address), and 3) a list of at least three references that includes the name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address for each referee.

Closing date for applications: Open until filled

For more information about this position, contact Bhagirathi Subrahmanyam, Chair of the Search Committee, atsubrahma@usc.edu .

USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The university particularly encourages members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu.    

To apply, https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/japanese-cataloging-librarian-335/1209/4211467

NCC Executive Director

Job Description

<Background>
The North American Coordinating Council on Japanese Library Resources (NCC) works as an intermediary among faculty, librarians, funders, professional organizations, and other international collaborators to provide research and teaching resources relating to Japan, most of which are freely available online. NCC also serves as an advocate for the field of Japanese Studies and sponsors workshops in support of the field.

Responsibilities of the Executive Director include: fund raising, public and donor relations, events planning, and the management of day-to-day activities of NCC in telecommunication with the NCC Chair, Council Members, and, when necessary, a broad range of constituents including librarians, scholars in the field of Japanese studies, students, funders, and counterparts in Japan, Europe, and wherever Japanese studies in taught.

<Required Qualifications>

• A Bachelor of Arts in Japanese studies (discipline open) or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with academic libraries and the field of Japanese studies in North America
• Experience with fundraising
• Native fluency in English with demonstrated writing and editing skills
• Strong Japanese language ability (speaking and reading)
• Computer literacy (word processing, data, social media, & image management)
• US citizenship or a Green Card (visa sponsorship not available)
• Ability to travel domestically in the US, Japan and elsewhere

 <Preferred Skills>

• Experience in educational/nonprofit administration; conference/ special event management
• Ability to organize and motivate a largely volunteer workforce
• Familiarity with QuickBooks bookkeeping systems, the LibGuides site management platform, and website development and management systems
• An MLIS or advanced degree/s in Japanese Studies helpful

 <Work environment>
NCC is a small nonprofit (501-C-3) headquartered with the Executive Director (currently in Massachusetts where it is also listed as a public charity).  Salary will be based on experience and reviewed by the NCC Chair and the NCC Executive Committee.

The ED must be self-motivated and comfortable working independently outside of a structured office environment, maintaining regular communications via teleconferencing and social media with a global network of colleagues and collaborators, and working on flexible and on-call schedule. The position is defined as half time but may require periods of long-hours especially during the CEAL/AAS Annual Meetings week.

The position officially begins July 1, 2017, but may start earlier with a transitional period working with the outgoing Executive Director.

Please submit your applications to edjobsearch@nccjapan.net. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references.

If you have any questions, please contact us at edjobsearch@nccjapan.net.

Duke University: Serials Librarian

Position Summary
The Serials Description Librarian performs original and complex copy cataloging of serials in all subjects and assigned languages. This position reports to the Head of Serials and Retention Management. Exercises considerable independent judgment in carrying out daily work activities. Further information: http://library.duke.edu/about/jobs/serialslibrarian

Responsibilities

• Performs complex copy and original cataloging of serials in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards. Creates and modifies cataloging records in the national cooperative cataloging environment, in accordance with both local and national standards, such as RDA, CONSER standards, and the MARC format.
• Inputs and maintains bibliographic, holding, and item information as needed to ensure accuracy and completeness of information. Creates holdings data fields including captions and patterns, and textual holdings for serials following MARC 21 format for holdings data and ANSI/NISO Z39.71 for serials.
• Searches and updates records in OCLC in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards.  Inputs local data in order for our discovery layers to work in sync
• Re-cataloging of held serials identified for local and shared print retention.  
• Handles highly complex problems regarding serials described using older standards, bringing them up-to-date as needed to facilitate user access.
• Shares expertise with others throughout the Duke University Libraries and serves as a primary resource for cataloging policies, issues, formats, and standards for serials. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head, Serials and Retention Management.
• Reviews professional literature; networks with research services, collection development and other library professionals outside the University; and participates in activities to stay abreast of trends in serials cataloging in academic research institutions. 
• Contributes to library-wide initiatives; participates in departmental and library-wide activities; serves on library committees and task forces.
• Displays continuing growth in professional and subject knowledge by taking an active interest in the profession. This growth and interest may be demonstrated through continuing development of professional knowledge and abilities, membership and participation in professional organizations, and/or service to the library, University, or community in a professional capacity.

Supervisory Responsibilities
• None

Qualifications
It is the expectation that all Duke University Libraries staff members will demonstrate exceptional workplace behaviors in the execution of their specific position responsibilities. These behaviors are customer focus, collaboration, creative problem solving, continuous learning and a commitment to diversity.

Education:
Required:  MLS or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience and Other Qualifications:
Required:

• Experience performing serials copy cataloging in an academic setting
• Familiarity with national cataloging utilities such as OCLC Connexion
• Experience with MARC formats including bibliographic and holdings
• Familiarity with the use and application of RDA or other bibliographic description standards, subject analysis, and application of a standard classification system 
• Reading knowledge of at least one language in addition to English and facility in working with a variety of languages
• Aptitude to develop skills in original serials cataloging
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to collaborative work; strong analytical aptitude
• Strong commitment to customer service

Preferred:

• Prioritized language competencies in non-Roman languages, particularly Chinese
• Experience applying CONSER and NACO standards
• 1-3 years of experience performing complex copy or original serials cataloging
• Familiarity with an ILS such as Aleph 
• Current awareness of national trends and developments in cataloging and metadata standards such as BIBFRAME
• Familiarity with standards for cataloging rare materials

About the Department
Serials and Retention Management is a reimagined department in DUL Technical Services whose mission includes resource description for serials, databases, and integrating resources, item processing for shared print and retention programs and data normalization of bibliographic records. This work involves original and complex copy cataloging, transfer and withdrawal of physical items, management of holdings for effective user discovery and interlibrary lending, update of print retention statements in OCLC and other appropriate knowledgebases. This department also participates in routine quality control for Technical Services metadata integrity as well as other prioritized project-based data normalization

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in an environment in which exposure to materials containing dust and mold is possible 
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds and unpack, shelve and shift large quantities of library materials
• Frequent bending, crouching, stooping
• Normal office environment

Application
Cover letter, detailed resume and the names, addresses (mailing and e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references should be submitted to: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/8970 . Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.