https://britishlibrary.recruitment.northgatearinso.com/birl/pages/vacancy.jsf?latest=01000810
Description
Salary range is £39,000 - £46,020 per annum
Full Time (36 hours per week)
Fixed Term Contract for one year initially; with possibility to extend to 31 March 2019
This an exciting new opportunity to project manage all aspects of the British Library’s major new ‘Literary Icons’ partnership project with organisations across China. As part of this role, you will work with internal and external partners in the UK and in China to plan, implement, monitor, and measure a diverse series of work packages.
You will have excellent project management skills and experience of managing complex international projects, and will also have working knowledge of written and spoken Chinese (Mandarin), as well as excellent written and oral communication skills more broadly. You will be able to work with multiple delivery partners to plan projects, including timescales, budgets, dependencies, and risks through to completion.
You may also have PRINCE2 or another project management qualification or equivalent experience, as well as experience of working in China and/or on touring exhibitions.
Closing Date: 4 April 2016, Interview Date: w/c 18 April 2016
CEAL Jobs: Recent East Asian library-related jobs, presented by CEAL
Monday, March 21, 2016
Library of Congress: Library Technician
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/433098500/
Job Title: Library Technician
Department: Legislative Branch
Agency: Library of Congress
Job Announcement Number: 160098
SALARY RANGE: $35,265.00 to $45,844.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, March 18, 2016 to Friday, April 8, 2016
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1411-05
POSITION INFORMATION: Open - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 07
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location:Washington DC, DC View Map
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: No
JOB SUMMARY:
About the Agency
This position is located within Library Services, Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access Directorate, Asian and Middle Eastern Division, North East Asia Section.
The incumbent must be proficient in English and Japanese, in order to perform major technician duties for the functions of acquisitions, cataloging, and serials control.
The position description for this position is 128316.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for Washington, DC area.
The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule.
This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Not Required
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED: No
KEY REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES:
Follows well-established procedures and specific instructions from the supervisor, and uses a variety of interrelated steps and procedures, to order and process different types of library materials from different acquisition sources.
Receives, inspects, and processes library material in all formats received from all sources (governmental, exchange, gift, purchase). Learns to prepare acquisition acknowledgment letters. Assists in determining material that needs to be claimed and learns to issue appropriate claims to suppliers. Learns to process cancellations or adjustments to acquisition records.
Searches entries in automated catalogs. Updates and inputs data and records based on annotations prepared by senior staff. Adds copies to the database, transcribes the correct call number in the item, adds holdings to the file, and assigns copies to the reference or custodial collections.
Following extensive library rules, procedures, and operations, processes library collections. Distinguishes the type of material, and separates and properly distributes all types of library collection items for processing. Completes appropriate forms for accessioning, recording, and statistical reports. Using large bibliographic databases, receives and sorts materials into bound and unbound categories. Checks in materials. Prepares materials for digital conversion or binding. Attaches call numbers. Disposes of items not considered useful for library programs.
Performs routine searches of various online computer catalogs and files to locate and/or verify bibliographic or acquisitions data in support of various library functions for acquisitions and cataloging. Efficiently searches specialized online databases, such as library-related databases including LC/ILS, ISSN, and OCLC to locate records for material in hand.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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 read, understand, and apply Japanese language and apply this language in identifying and transcribing bibliographic data elements.**
Ability to apply rules and procedures.
Knowledge of a library's processes and procedures.
Ability to use computer search tools, databases, and functions in an automated environment.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
No additional requirements to those listed above.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
The Library of Congress evaluates applicants through an applicant questionnaire and a structured interview. Applicants may also be screened for some jobs through licensing, certification, and/or education requirements, a narrative/application review, and/or a preliminary telephone interview. The knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are marked with a double asterisk (**) in the vacancy announcement and the applicant questionnaire are considered the most critical for a position. To be considered for final selection, applicants must demonstrate fully acceptable experience in these designated KSAs in the narrative/application review, preliminary telephone and/or full structured interview. The various assessment tools listed above are designed to verify or explore applicants' experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for selection.
To preview questions please click here.
BENEFITS:
You can review our benefits at: http://www.loc.gov/hr/employment/index.php
Job Title: Library Technician
Department: Legislative Branch
Agency: Library of Congress
Job Announcement Number: 160098
SALARY RANGE: $35,265.00 to $45,844.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, March 18, 2016 to Friday, April 8, 2016
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1411-05
POSITION INFORMATION: Open - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 07
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location:Washington DC, DC View Map
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: No
JOB SUMMARY:
About the Agency
This position is located within Library Services, Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access Directorate, Asian and Middle Eastern Division, North East Asia Section.
The incumbent must be proficient in English and Japanese, in order to perform major technician duties for the functions of acquisitions, cataloging, and serials control.
The position description for this position is 128316.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for Washington, DC area.
The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule.
This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Not Required
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED: No
KEY REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES:
Follows well-established procedures and specific instructions from the supervisor, and uses a variety of interrelated steps and procedures, to order and process different types of library materials from different acquisition sources.
Receives, inspects, and processes library material in all formats received from all sources (governmental, exchange, gift, purchase). Learns to prepare acquisition acknowledgment letters. Assists in determining material that needs to be claimed and learns to issue appropriate claims to suppliers. Learns to process cancellations or adjustments to acquisition records.
Searches entries in automated catalogs. Updates and inputs data and records based on annotations prepared by senior staff. Adds copies to the database, transcribes the correct call number in the item, adds holdings to the file, and assigns copies to the reference or custodial collections.
Following extensive library rules, procedures, and operations, processes library collections. Distinguishes the type of material, and separates and properly distributes all types of library collection items for processing. Completes appropriate forms for accessioning, recording, and statistical reports. Using large bibliographic databases, receives and sorts materials into bound and unbound categories. Checks in materials. Prepares materials for digital conversion or binding. Attaches call numbers. Disposes of items not considered useful for library programs.
Performs routine searches of various online computer catalogs and files to locate and/or verify bibliographic or acquisitions data in support of various library functions for acquisitions and cataloging. Efficiently searches specialized online databases, such as library-related databases including LC/ILS, ISSN, and OCLC to locate records for material in hand.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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 read, understand, and apply Japanese language and apply this language in identifying and transcribing bibliographic data elements.**
Ability to apply rules and procedures.
Knowledge of a library's processes and procedures.
Ability to use computer search tools, databases, and functions in an automated environment.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
No additional requirements to those listed above.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
The Library of Congress evaluates applicants through an applicant questionnaire and a structured interview. Applicants may also be screened for some jobs through licensing, certification, and/or education requirements, a narrative/application review, and/or a preliminary telephone interview. The knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are marked with a double asterisk (**) in the vacancy announcement and the applicant questionnaire are considered the most critical for a position. To be considered for final selection, applicants must demonstrate fully acceptable experience in these designated KSAs in the narrative/application review, preliminary telephone and/or full structured interview. The various assessment tools listed above are designed to verify or explore applicants' experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for selection.
To preview questions please click here.
BENEFITS:
You can review our benefits at: http://www.loc.gov/hr/employment/index.php
Friday, March 4, 2016
UBC: Japanese Language Librarian (Full-Time Term until March 31, 2017)
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 2015-2017 can be viewed at http://about.library.ubc.ca/strategic-plan/ 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 Japanese studies. Assumes responsibility for liaison with scholars working with Japanese language materials. Provides instruction and assistance in the use of information resources. Supervises the handling and recording of Japanese materials. Acts as liaison with the Japanese specialists at the University and the Japanese-Canadian community, and serves on the University’s Japanese Studies committees. Participates in the development of library policy, procedures, and services as required. May be required to work evenings or weekends. Performs other assigned duties and related projects.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Reports to the Head, Asian Library. Consults with colleagues, faculty members, and the Library Development Office, as necessary. Works with the Technical Services staff on the cataloguing and processing of Japanese language materials. May supervise the work of library support staff and student assistants.
DUTIES:
Reference, Instruction and Liaison Services
1. Provides comprehensive reference and research services in Japanese studies. Develops web resources to support and extend reference services. Assists users in locating Japanese materials from other East Asian collections in North America as well as Japan and facilitates inter-library loans when required.
2. Develops and participates in instructional programs related to the Japanese 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. Participates in Library orientations and bibliographic instruction programmes for new students, faculty, and staff.
3. Acts as liaison between the Asian Library and the Japan specialists at UBC in matters concerning the Japanese collections and Library services and other units in the Library System in matters concerning Japanese materials.
4. Translates Japanese into English and English into Japanese within the framework of the services and practices of the Asian Library.
Technical Services, Collection Development and Management
1. Selects material for the Japanese language collections and both print and electronic material for storage, 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 Japanese language periodical collections. Assists in the development of collection policies.
2. For electronic material in Japanese, works with the Head and other library staff to create access and resolve user support issues, which may include licensing, systems configuration, presentation and evaluation.
3. Selects monographs and serials in print and electronic format. Consults with the Head and the AUL, Collections Management in cases of expensive and rare materials.
4. Identifies Japanese language materials that should be moved to a storage facility, or weeded from the collection.
5. Assesses, selects, and processes Japanese materials received through gift or exchange. Initiates requests of book donations from individuals or organizations. Performs monetary evaluations as required.
6. Administers the Japanese Government Publications Depository Programme and scans the new shipments before they are sent to other divisions for processing. Maintains and facilitates access to the Japanese special collections.
7. 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 Japanese software for technical services.
8. Manages the Japanese book funds and monitors expenditures to ensure consistency with the allocations. Assesses, selects and processes materials received as gifts or on exchange. Does monetary evaluations as required.
9. Advises and assists regarding Japanese monographs and serials binding.
10. Works closely with Technical Services staff regarding acquisition and cataloguing of Japanese materials.
Community Engagement
1. Serves as liaison with the Japanese-Canadian Community.
2. Prepares or curates book displays or exhibits on Japan or Japanese Studies.
3. Organizes community engagement activities or events related to Japan or Japanese Studies.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT AND SALARY:
This is a full-time term appointment that will end on March 31, 2017.
We are seeking applications from Librarians with up to 6 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.
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/22867 by midnight on April 4, 2016.
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 2015-2017 can be viewed at http://about.library.ubc.ca/strategic-plan/ 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 Japanese studies. Assumes responsibility for liaison with scholars working with Japanese language materials. Provides instruction and assistance in the use of information resources. Supervises the handling and recording of Japanese materials. Acts as liaison with the Japanese specialists at the University and the Japanese-Canadian community, and serves on the University’s Japanese Studies committees. Participates in the development of library policy, procedures, and services as required. May be required to work evenings or weekends. Performs other assigned duties and related projects.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Graduate degree from an accredited school of Library, Archival and Information Science.
- Academic background in Japanese history and literature.
- Excellent proficiency in reading, written and spoken Japanese, as well as an excellent command of spoken and written English.
- Familiarity with the bibliography of Japanese language materials and the Japanese book trade are essential.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of the Hepburn Romanization system and supervisory experience highly desirable.
- Strong computer skills, including word-processing for English and Japanese, 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.
- Knowledge of RDA, AACR2, LCSH, LC Classification and OLCLC is strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of Korean and Chinese.
- Familiarity with the UBC Library system.
- Familiarity with the UBC Asian Studies department.
Reports to the Head, Asian Library. Consults with colleagues, faculty members, and the Library Development Office, as necessary. Works with the Technical Services staff on the cataloguing and processing of Japanese language materials. May supervise the work of library support staff and student assistants.
DUTIES:
Reference, Instruction and Liaison Services
1. Provides comprehensive reference and research services in Japanese studies. Develops web resources to support and extend reference services. Assists users in locating Japanese materials from other East Asian collections in North America as well as Japan and facilitates inter-library loans when required.
2. Develops and participates in instructional programs related to the Japanese 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. Participates in Library orientations and bibliographic instruction programmes for new students, faculty, and staff.
3. Acts as liaison between the Asian Library and the Japan specialists at UBC in matters concerning the Japanese collections and Library services and other units in the Library System in matters concerning Japanese materials.
4. Translates Japanese into English and English into Japanese within the framework of the services and practices of the Asian Library.
Technical Services, Collection Development and Management
1. Selects material for the Japanese language collections and both print and electronic material for storage, 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 Japanese language periodical collections. Assists in the development of collection policies.
2. For electronic material in Japanese, works with the Head and other library staff to create access and resolve user support issues, which may include licensing, systems configuration, presentation and evaluation.
3. Selects monographs and serials in print and electronic format. Consults with the Head and the AUL, Collections Management in cases of expensive and rare materials.
4. Identifies Japanese language materials that should be moved to a storage facility, or weeded from the collection.
5. Assesses, selects, and processes Japanese materials received through gift or exchange. Initiates requests of book donations from individuals or organizations. Performs monetary evaluations as required.
6. Administers the Japanese Government Publications Depository Programme and scans the new shipments before they are sent to other divisions for processing. Maintains and facilitates access to the Japanese special collections.
7. 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 Japanese software for technical services.
8. Manages the Japanese book funds and monitors expenditures to ensure consistency with the allocations. Assesses, selects and processes materials received as gifts or on exchange. Does monetary evaluations as required.
9. Advises and assists regarding Japanese monographs and serials binding.
10. Works closely with Technical Services staff regarding acquisition and cataloguing of Japanese materials.
Community Engagement
1. Serves as liaison with the Japanese-Canadian Community.
2. Prepares or curates book displays or exhibits on Japan or Japanese Studies.
3. Organizes community engagement activities or events related to Japan or Japanese Studies.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT AND SALARY:
This is a full-time term appointment that will end on March 31, 2017.
We are seeking applications from Librarians with up to 6 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.
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/22867 by midnight on April 4, 2016.
UBC: Korean Language Librarian (50% FTE, Term until December 23, 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 2015-2017 can be viewed at http://about.library.ubc.ca/strategic-plan/. 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 Korean studies. Assumes responsibility for liaison with scholars working with Korean language materials. Provides instruction and assistance in the use of information resources. Supervises the handling and recording of Korean materials. Acts as liaison with the Korean specialists at the University and the Korean-Canadian community, and serves on the University’s Korean Studies committees. Participates in selection, configuration and presentation of electronic resources in Korean languages. Participates in the development of library policy, procedures, and services as required. May be required to work evenings or weekends. Performs other assigned duties and related projects.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to the Head, Asian Library. Consults with colleagues, faculty members, and the Library Development Office, as necessary. Works with the Technical Services staff on the cataloguing and processing of Korean language materials. May supervise the work of library support staff and student assistants.
DUTIES:
Reference, Instruction and Liaison Services
1. Provides comprehensive reference and research services in Korean studies. Develops web resources to support and extend reference services. Assists users in locating Korean materials from other East Asian collections in North America as well as Korea and facilitates inter-library loans when required.
2. Develops and participates in instructional programs related to the Korean 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. Participates in Library orientations and bibliographic instruction programmes for new students, faculty, and staff.
3. Acts as liaison between the Asian Library and the Korean specialists at UBC in matters concerning the Korean collections and Library services and other units in the Library System in matters concerning Korean materials.
4. Translates Korean into English and English into Korean within the framework of the services and practices of the Asian Library.
Technical Services, Collection Development and Management
1. Selects material for the Korean language collections and both print and electronic material from the collection for storage, 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 Korean language periodical collections. Assists in the development of collection policies.
2. For electronic material in Korean, works with the Head and other library staff to create access and resolve user support issues, which may include licensing, systems configuration, presentation and evaluation.
3. Selects monographs and serials in print and electronic format. Consults with the Head and the AUL, Collections Management in cases of expensive and rare materials.
4. Identifies Korean language materials that should be moved to a storage facility, or weeded from the collection.
5. Assesses, selects, and processes Korean materials received through gift or exchange. Initiates requests of book donations from individuals or organizations. Performs monetary evaluations as required.
6. Maintains and facilitates access to the Korean special collections.
7. 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 Korean software for technical services.
8. Serves as the Library’s representative to the Korean Collections Consortium of North America and participates in the Consortium’s activities and projects.
9. Manages the Korean book funds. Assesses, selects and processes materials received as gifts or on exchange. Does monetary evaluations as required.
10. Advises and assists regarding Korean monographs and serials for binding.
11. Works closely with Technical Services staff regarding acquisition and cataloguing of Korean materials.
Community Engagement
1. Serves as liaison with the Korean-Canadian Community.
2. Prepares or curates a book displays or exhibits on Korea or Korean Studies.
3. Organizes community engagement activities or events related to Korea or Korean Studies.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT AND SALARY:
This is a 0.5 FTE term appointment that will end on December 23, 2016.
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/22868 by midnight on April 4, 2016.
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 2015-2017 can be viewed at http://about.library.ubc.ca/strategic-plan/. 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 Korean studies. Assumes responsibility for liaison with scholars working with Korean language materials. Provides instruction and assistance in the use of information resources. Supervises the handling and recording of Korean materials. Acts as liaison with the Korean specialists at the University and the Korean-Canadian community, and serves on the University’s Korean Studies committees. Participates in selection, configuration and presentation of electronic resources in Korean languages. Participates in the development of library policy, procedures, and services as required. May be required to work evenings or weekends. Performs other assigned duties and related projects.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Graduate degree from an accredited school of Library, Archival and Information Science.
- Academic background in Korean history and literature.
- Excellent proficiency in reading, written and spoken Korean, as well as an excellent command of spoken and written English.
- Familiarity with the bibliography of Korean language material.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of Hancha and the McCune-Reischauer Romanization systems.
- Strong computer skills, including word-processing for English and Korean, 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.
- Knowledge of RDA, AACR2, LCSH, LC Classification is strongly preferred.
- Experience in using OCLC.
- Working knowledge of Japanese and Chinese.
- Familiarity with the UBC Library system.
- Familiarity with the UBC Asian Studies department.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to the Head, Asian Library. Consults with colleagues, faculty members, and the Library Development Office, as necessary. Works with the Technical Services staff on the cataloguing and processing of Korean language materials. May supervise the work of library support staff and student assistants.
DUTIES:
Reference, Instruction and Liaison Services
1. Provides comprehensive reference and research services in Korean studies. Develops web resources to support and extend reference services. Assists users in locating Korean materials from other East Asian collections in North America as well as Korea and facilitates inter-library loans when required.
2. Develops and participates in instructional programs related to the Korean 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. Participates in Library orientations and bibliographic instruction programmes for new students, faculty, and staff.
3. Acts as liaison between the Asian Library and the Korean specialists at UBC in matters concerning the Korean collections and Library services and other units in the Library System in matters concerning Korean materials.
4. Translates Korean into English and English into Korean within the framework of the services and practices of the Asian Library.
Technical Services, Collection Development and Management
1. Selects material for the Korean language collections and both print and electronic material from the collection for storage, 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 Korean language periodical collections. Assists in the development of collection policies.
2. For electronic material in Korean, works with the Head and other library staff to create access and resolve user support issues, which may include licensing, systems configuration, presentation and evaluation.
3. Selects monographs and serials in print and electronic format. Consults with the Head and the AUL, Collections Management in cases of expensive and rare materials.
4. Identifies Korean language materials that should be moved to a storage facility, or weeded from the collection.
5. Assesses, selects, and processes Korean materials received through gift or exchange. Initiates requests of book donations from individuals or organizations. Performs monetary evaluations as required.
6. Maintains and facilitates access to the Korean special collections.
7. 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 Korean software for technical services.
8. Serves as the Library’s representative to the Korean Collections Consortium of North America and participates in the Consortium’s activities and projects.
9. Manages the Korean book funds. Assesses, selects and processes materials received as gifts or on exchange. Does monetary evaluations as required.
10. Advises and assists regarding Korean monographs and serials for binding.
11. Works closely with Technical Services staff regarding acquisition and cataloguing of Korean materials.
Community Engagement
1. Serves as liaison with the Korean-Canadian Community.
2. Prepares or curates a book displays or exhibits on Korea or Korean Studies.
3. Organizes community engagement activities or events related to Korea or Korean Studies.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT AND SALARY:
This is a 0.5 FTE term appointment that will end on December 23, 2016.
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/22868 by midnight on April 4, 2016.
Thursday, March 3, 2016
University of Chicago: Head of East Asian Technical Services
The University of Chicago Library seeks an innovative and experienced librarian for the position of Head, East Asian Technical Services.
Situated on a campus rich in architecture and green spaces, only minutes from downtown Chicago, and within walking distance of Lake Michigan, the University of Chicago provides a unique working and learning environment. Employees enjoy easy access to a range of housing and transportation options, cultural venues, culinary experiences, educational opportunities, and recreational activities.
World-renowned for the scope and scale of distinctive print and digital collections, the University Library curates the 9th-largest research collection in North America, with 11 million volumes in print and electronic form, and acquiring as many as 100,000 new print volumes annually. Housed in the Joseph Regenstein Library, the East Asian Collection holds a collection of more than 850,000 volumes in traditional formats in Chinese, Japanese and Korean languages as well as a substantial and growing collection of electronic resources. As one of the finest such collections in the country, it serves not only teaching and research needs of the faculty and students at the University of Chicago but also scholars in the region and throughout the country by its Interlibrary Loan and other library services.
Reporting to the Curator for the East Asian Collection, the Head of East Asian Technical Services is responsible for managing the technical services operations for all materials in the East Asian Collection. The technical services operations include acquisitions, receiving, cataloging, binding, and labeling activities that support bibliographic access and control of the collections. The Head supervises supporting staff members for technical services, coordinates the work and activities of the technical services staff members, and sustains communication with other departments of the Library, including the central Technical Services Department, Preservation Department, systems colleagues, and stacks management operations. The Head also leads and manages the unit's cataloging outsourcing project, and performs original cataloging for Chinese materials, especially for non-monographic materials.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
In collaboration with the Curator and the central Technical Services Department of the Library, establish and update technical services policies, workflows, and procedures for East Asian (EA) that reflect changes and ensure efficiency and productivity. Supervise supporting staff and students; hire and train new employees, coordinating training with the central Technical Services Department as appropriate; provide performance appraisals for supervised staff. Motivate and manage staff to achieve unit goals and meet evolving requirements and standards for acquisitions, cataloging, and physical processing. Ensure that the work of the unit is responsive to user needs, and is in line with the Library's expectations for quantity and quality of the work. Oversee cataloging performed by Chinese, Japanese and Korean librarians. Maintain awareness of and leadership in advancing new developments in bibliographic control, metadata standards, emerging library linked data applications, innovative techniques and tools, as well as best practices for technical services. Serve as the resource person for the EA Collection on issues related to technical services, especially cataloging, including OCLC, our local Kuali-OLE system, national standards, and local policies and practices. Assume the role of problem solver for daily technical service operations; discuss the issues, problems encountered and possible solutions with the EA staff members involved, the Curator, and/or the central Technical Services Department, if necessary, to come up with solutions that are communicated clearly and understood by the staff involved. Manage the
cataloging outsourcing project to ensure its smooth implementation; serve as contact person to coordinate quality control, record loading, and communication with the service provider. Initiate and manage special projects of East Asian Technical Services. Perform some original cataloging for Chinese materials, especially non-monographic materials and electronic resources. Collect and compile statistics and submit an annual report of the technical services operations to the Curator. Serve on library committees, and be active professionally, both locally and nationally. Represent the East Asian Collection within the Library on technical services issues and bring the EA perspective to the Library's discussions as appropriate. Represent Chicago's East Asian Collection in local, regional and national forums such as CEAL on technical services issues, policies and practices.
Required Qualifications: Graduate library degree from an ALA-accredited library school or foreign equivalent plus substantial relevant experience; substantial cataloging experience in an academic/research library; supervisory experience; substantial experience with and excellent knowledge of cataloging standards, tools and resources pertaining to East Asian cataloging such as RDA, AACR2, LC subject headings and classification, MARC21 formats and authority files; fluency in English and Chinese languages with excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to construct clear documentation; demonstrated ability to take initiatives, to prioritize work, to coordinate workflow, and to lead a team and/or project; strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills; strong critical thinking and problem solving skills; enthusiasm for and ability to work in a team environment with diverse staff; excellent knowledge of Pinyin Romanization system for Chinese language.
Preferred Qualifications: substantial cataloging experience with materials in East Asian Languages; experience in managing related operations in an academic/research library, particularly with East Asian materials; experience designing and deploying training programs for staff; experience with LC-PCC Policy Statements, BIBCO, NACO and CONSER; cataloging experience with non-book materials and electronic resources; knowledge of another East Asian language; familiarity with the Romanization system for Japanese or Korean language; demonstrated strong computer skills; professionally active at the regional and/or national levels.
Salary and Benefits: Appointment salary based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include retirement plan, insurance, and paid time off. There is a tuition benefit plan for college age and younger children.
Apply for this position at http://academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54492
Applications received by April 15 will be assured of consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination at http://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/ . Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5671 or email ACOppAdministrator@uchicago.edu with their request.
Situated on a campus rich in architecture and green spaces, only minutes from downtown Chicago, and within walking distance of Lake Michigan, the University of Chicago provides a unique working and learning environment. Employees enjoy easy access to a range of housing and transportation options, cultural venues, culinary experiences, educational opportunities, and recreational activities.
World-renowned for the scope and scale of distinctive print and digital collections, the University Library curates the 9th-largest research collection in North America, with 11 million volumes in print and electronic form, and acquiring as many as 100,000 new print volumes annually. Housed in the Joseph Regenstein Library, the East Asian Collection holds a collection of more than 850,000 volumes in traditional formats in Chinese, Japanese and Korean languages as well as a substantial and growing collection of electronic resources. As one of the finest such collections in the country, it serves not only teaching and research needs of the faculty and students at the University of Chicago but also scholars in the region and throughout the country by its Interlibrary Loan and other library services.
Reporting to the Curator for the East Asian Collection, the Head of East Asian Technical Services is responsible for managing the technical services operations for all materials in the East Asian Collection. The technical services operations include acquisitions, receiving, cataloging, binding, and labeling activities that support bibliographic access and control of the collections. The Head supervises supporting staff members for technical services, coordinates the work and activities of the technical services staff members, and sustains communication with other departments of the Library, including the central Technical Services Department, Preservation Department, systems colleagues, and stacks management operations. The Head also leads and manages the unit's cataloging outsourcing project, and performs original cataloging for Chinese materials, especially for non-monographic materials.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
In collaboration with the Curator and the central Technical Services Department of the Library, establish and update technical services policies, workflows, and procedures for East Asian (EA) that reflect changes and ensure efficiency and productivity. Supervise supporting staff and students; hire and train new employees, coordinating training with the central Technical Services Department as appropriate; provide performance appraisals for supervised staff. Motivate and manage staff to achieve unit goals and meet evolving requirements and standards for acquisitions, cataloging, and physical processing. Ensure that the work of the unit is responsive to user needs, and is in line with the Library's expectations for quantity and quality of the work. Oversee cataloging performed by Chinese, Japanese and Korean librarians. Maintain awareness of and leadership in advancing new developments in bibliographic control, metadata standards, emerging library linked data applications, innovative techniques and tools, as well as best practices for technical services. Serve as the resource person for the EA Collection on issues related to technical services, especially cataloging, including OCLC, our local Kuali-OLE system, national standards, and local policies and practices. Assume the role of problem solver for daily technical service operations; discuss the issues, problems encountered and possible solutions with the EA staff members involved, the Curator, and/or the central Technical Services Department, if necessary, to come up with solutions that are communicated clearly and understood by the staff involved. Manage the
cataloging outsourcing project to ensure its smooth implementation; serve as contact person to coordinate quality control, record loading, and communication with the service provider. Initiate and manage special projects of East Asian Technical Services. Perform some original cataloging for Chinese materials, especially non-monographic materials and electronic resources. Collect and compile statistics and submit an annual report of the technical services operations to the Curator. Serve on library committees, and be active professionally, both locally and nationally. Represent the East Asian Collection within the Library on technical services issues and bring the EA perspective to the Library's discussions as appropriate. Represent Chicago's East Asian Collection in local, regional and national forums such as CEAL on technical services issues, policies and practices.
Required Qualifications: Graduate library degree from an ALA-accredited library school or foreign equivalent plus substantial relevant experience; substantial cataloging experience in an academic/research library; supervisory experience; substantial experience with and excellent knowledge of cataloging standards, tools and resources pertaining to East Asian cataloging such as RDA, AACR2, LC subject headings and classification, MARC21 formats and authority files; fluency in English and Chinese languages with excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to construct clear documentation; demonstrated ability to take initiatives, to prioritize work, to coordinate workflow, and to lead a team and/or project; strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills; strong critical thinking and problem solving skills; enthusiasm for and ability to work in a team environment with diverse staff; excellent knowledge of Pinyin Romanization system for Chinese language.
Preferred Qualifications: substantial cataloging experience with materials in East Asian Languages; experience in managing related operations in an academic/research library, particularly with East Asian materials; experience designing and deploying training programs for staff; experience with LC-PCC Policy Statements, BIBCO, NACO and CONSER; cataloging experience with non-book materials and electronic resources; knowledge of another East Asian language; familiarity with the Romanization system for Japanese or Korean language; demonstrated strong computer skills; professionally active at the regional and/or national levels.
Salary and Benefits: Appointment salary based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include retirement plan, insurance, and paid time off. There is a tuition benefit plan for college age and younger children.
Apply for this position at http://academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54492
Applications received by April 15 will be assured of consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination at http://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/ . Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5671 or email ACOppAdministrator@uchicago.edu with their request.
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