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
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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.
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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,
