University Librarian Position, Boston University

Boston University

University Libraries

Position Description: University Librarian 

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Position Summary
Boston University Libraries seeks a transformational leader who will re-envision a 21st century hybrid library with an advanced capacity to support research teaching and learning across geographic,  language, and disciplinary borders, leveraging innovations in digital and information technology. S/he will lead BU’s Mugar Memorial Library and branches (currently African Studies, Astronomy, Music, Visual Arts, Science and Engineering, Stone Science, Pickering Educational Resources, and the Frederick S. Pardee Management Library) in collaboration with the Fineman and Pappas Law Libraries, the School of Theology Library, the Alumni Medical Library, and the Howard Gottlieb Archival Research Center to achieve this goal. The University Librarian will lead the ongoing development of the vision and goals of the Library, integrate the plans of the Library with those of the University, and effectively communicate the vision and goals both within and beyond BU.

The successful candidate will be nationally and/or internationally recognized with demonstrated organizational leadership and substantial professional experience in library management. S/he shares BU’s global perspective and has the capacity to play a prominent role in shaping the landscape of scholarly resources and support at BU, working across the university. The Librarian will have a strong commitment to open access and innovative approaches to the enablement and preservation of scholarly work in the digital age. S/he will show the ability to develop the library into a nimble instrument capable of serving the broad range of research, teaching and learning interests at BU, including reshaping the physical space of the library in support of current and emerging learning and research activities. The Librarian will form partnerships and help to garner resources in support of this vision.

This position reports directly to the Boston University Provost.

Responsibilities
The following describe the primary duties and responsibilities of the University Librarian:

•    In collaboration with the faculty, librarians and staff, imagines, articulates and implements a vision for BU Libraries; advocates for and drives strategies aimed at achieving the Libraries’ mission and vision; establishes the BU Libraries as a leader in best practices in research library services in the digital age.

• Engages in strategic planning from inception to implementation; establishes specific,  measurable goals and other performance expectations; employs a systematic review of progress toward goals and objectives.

• Demonstrates a high level of personal and professional commitment, enthusiasm, integrity and pride in the University and its values.

• Provides creative leadership in expanding access to research and learning resources to meet multi-media and multi-language needs of new and growing fields in the sciences and humanities.

• Builds and enhances existing local and regional collaborations with other libraries or related organizations who can help the BU Libraries achieve their mission and vision.

• Engages in grant seeking consistent with the goals of the BU Libraries, and fundraising as part of the University’s ongoing comprehensive campaign.

• Effectively engages and communicates with a wide audience of students, faculty, University administrators, alumni, community members and potential benefactors.

• Effectively manages the various services and functions of the University Libraries, including collection development, circulation, digital collections and open access, interlibrary loan, metadata services, and reference and instructional services.

• Establishes appropriate mechanisms to select, support and retain highly qualified, diverse librarians and staff.

• Creates a positive, diverse and inclusive work environment; ensures all librarians and staff are treated with dignity and respect.

• Empowers and supports librarians and staff to achieve performance goals and objectives; consistently "raises the bar" with regard to performance expectations; inspires accomplishment of goals and objectives; models professional excellence.

• Establishes the BU Libraries as an inclusive space and community oriented to supporting diverse students and faculty, including fostering connections across cultural, ethnic, racial and gender boundaries, as well as interdisciplinary and inter-organizational collaboration.

• Determines, implements, maintains and leads an effective management structure and team.

• Oversees development and effective utilization of financial resources, human resources, and physical infrastructure.

• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with other leaders within the University.

Required Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A demonstrated track record of professional engagement and achievement commensurate with senior leadership positions of major research university libraries.
• Strong understanding of evolving issues/trends in higher education, libraries, open access, and scholarly communication.
• Strong and proven capabilities in complex organizational management including strategic planning, financial stewardship, human resource management, risk management, and related decision-making.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of best practices in inclusive pedagogy, interdisciplinary research and teaching, and the creation of diverse communities of practice.
• Demonstrated accomplishment fostering diversity and inclusion
• Proven experience or potential for success in development, fund-raising, and public relations
• The proven ability to work collaboratively with leaders across organizations.
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.
• Impeccable integrity, sense of professionalism, and sound judgment.

Education
Graduate-level degree in a field relevant to libraries and/or information sciences. Relevant experience may substitute for field of study.

Organization
Boston University (BU), a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world, with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the globe. Chartered in 1869, the University today enrolls over 33,000 students including over 16,000 undergraduates and employs nearly 10,000 faculty and staff members across 16 schools and colleges.

BU is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of the Boston area’s largest employers. BU’s students come from all 50 states and over 135 countries. Students pursue studies on the Charles River and Medical Campuses as well as study abroad programs in over 30 cities around the world. The growth of Boston University over the last quarter century is profound, as it has evolved from a regional university, with a focus on undergraduate and professional education, to an internationally recognized, residential, research university that performed over $400 million of sponsored research last year across both Boston campuses.

Boston University Libraries, a member of the Association of Research Libraries since 1962, advance the University's research and teaching agenda with broad digital, online, and physical resources supported by extensive research and scholarly services. Current holdings comprise over 2.4 million physical volumes, 45,000 unique serial titles, 77,000 media titles, and 21,000 items in a fast-growing open access institutional repository. Research and scholarly support includes tutorials, instruction from research basics to graduate-level with a strong commitment to information literacy, reference services in each of the libraries and virtually, specialist consultations, curated guides, and digital scholarship and data management services. Specialized libraries, such as the Music Library and African Studies Library, develop targeted collections for area-specific research. The Libraries budget is approximately $22.8M, and our staff is comprised of 280 FTE.

Boston University Libraries have a tradition of sharing access to resources across the University, regardless of reporting structures or library affiliation. Access to all collections, services, and libraries is provided to the University community through the website (http://bu.edu/library/). The Libraries are committed to practices that are environmentally sustainable and that utilize our financial, physical, and personnel resources in scalable and sustainable ways to achieve our goals. Essential to the Libraries’ success is the development of a culture characterized by both continuous learning on the part of its staff, and data-driven decision-making.

In 2013 the Libraries adopted Ex Libris' Alma as the resource management system, with a focus on a format-neutral discovery platform delivered through Primo. Boston University Libraries were an early adopter of Alma. OpenBU, the institutional repository, runs on DSpace.

In addition to the Association of Research Libraries, Boston University Libraries maintain memberships in and affiliations with, among others: arXiv, Association of College and Research Libraries, BostonDH, Boston Library Consortium, Boston Theological Institute, Coalition of Open Access Policy Institutions, EDUCAUSE (via BU), HathiTrust, National Digital Stewardship Alliance, Ex Libris User Group of North America (ELUNA), New England Digital Scholarship Collective, New England Law Library Consortium, North East Research Libraries, OCLC Research Library Partnership, Open Content Alliance, Open Library for the Humanities, ORCID (via BU), and Portico. Our personnel play key leadership roles and hold elected offices in ALA, AALL, Boston Area Law Library Consortium (BALLCO), Association of Boston Law Libraries (ABLL), Law Libraries of New England (LLNE), New England Library Association (NELA), New Hampshire Library Association, Massachusetts LibraryAssociation, Vermont Library Association, and other organizations.

Compensation
Boston University will provide a competitive compensation and benefits package appropriate for a position of this scope, stature, and level of responsibility.

Contact
Exceptional candidates are encouraged to submit a confidential letter of interest and CV or resume
to:

University Librarian Search Advisory Committee
c/o Tracy Schroeder, Vice President, Information Services & Technology Office of the University
Provost
One Silber Way
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
librariansearch@bu.edu

Boston University is committed to fostering a diverse University community within a supportive and respectful environment. We believe that diversity is essential to our success as a leading research university with a global reach, and is an integral component of excellence.

Boston University prohibits discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. Boston University strongly encourages minority group members, veterans, disabled individuals, and women to apply for positions for which they are qualified and that are of interest to them.

Asian Art Museum: Curatorial Assistant

Under general supervision, provides curatorial assistance and administrative support to the Curator of Chinese Art in programs and projects related to the Chinese Art Department, including research, cataloging, acquisition, conservation, education, exhibition, registration and publication.  The nature of the work requires maximum flexibility, resourcefulness and initiative in addition to excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Assists with the maintenance and documentation of the departmental collection; assists in the classification, description, and interpretation of artworks; conducts research for identifying and interpreting the objects; writes informational labels, assists in preparation of brochures and other related materials as required brochures and other related materials as required; assists in the research and preparation for grants; updates and organizes files.
• Assists in planning, developing and organizing exhibitions; assists in supervising the preparation and installation of artworks; coordinates administrative details of exhibitions as required. 
• Responds to request for information about objects; conducts tours of the Chinese art collection for visitors; answers correspondence related to Chinese art; prepares and maintains operational records of departmental activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Art History or Asian Studies, with a specialization in Chinese Art; Advanced degree preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong organizational, planning, research and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and to exercise initiative and good judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, visitors, volunteers and donors.
• Computer proficiency; knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Detail-oriented, meticulous and conscientious in following through on assigned tasks.
• Fluency in written and spoken Chinese and knowledge of Chinese culture.

COMPENSATION

$22.3979-$26.9004 per hour.

Please note: New hires start at the beginning of the salary range and this position is represented by SEIU 1021.

The Asian Art Museum is one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art and culture. Home to more than 18,000 works of art from over 40 Asian countries, we strive to be a catalyst for discovery, dialogue, and inspiration. With Asia as our lens and art as our cornerstone, we spark connections across cultures and through time, igniting curiosity, conversation, and creativity.

The Asian Art Museum embraces diversity in its mission, programs, and staff.

To apply http://asianart.snaphire.com/jobdetails;jsessionid=8D3365A555A7277CB8DE7A60F6077A27?jobmc=10517FZL

Washington University in St. Louis: East Asian Librarian

This position is full-time and works approximately 37.5 hours per week.
This position is in the Olin Library at the Danforth Campus.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for the overall planning and operation of the East Asian Library to provide effective library services to faculty and students in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures and East Asian Studies Program.  Responsible for collection development in all East Asian languages and materials, as well as for overseeing cataloging of all vernacular materials in these subject areas.  Responsible for outreach, reference, instruction, and collection development and management for Chinese studies.  Supervises the Japanese Studies Librarian and staff of the East Asian Library.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify information needs of faculty and students in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures and East Asian Studies Program; plan, implement, and evaluate library services and programs to meet those needs; and develop and maintain effective working relationships with library users, library staff, and University community.  Provide specialized reference services, including programs for user education and training.  Create and maintain access to appropriate electronic sources including initiatives in the Digital Humanities as appropriate. Oversees collection development efforts in all areas.  Coordinate services with and direct supervision of the Japanese Studies librarian and other staff of the East Asian Library. 
• Act as bibliographer in Chinese studies and be responsible for collection development and liaison work in that area; perform original and adaptive cataloging and/or review outsourced cataloging of Chinese language materials for the libraries.  Manage vendor relations and work closely with Acquisitions and others in invoicing and payment of vernacular materials including managing electronic resources. 
• Recruit all staff, recommend their appointment; supervise and provide for continued training, and carry out the Libraries' approved performance appraisal program for all staff. Plan for student staffing and prepare budget requests. 
• Responsible for managing facilities maintenance, including safety and security for users, staff and collections in the East Asian Library. 
• Maintain professional currency and participate in professional development activities as they relate to East Asian Studies librarianship and technology. Participate in library-wide programs, serving on committees or task forces as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited school or equivalent 
• Fluent command of both written and spoken Chinese and English. 
• Subject knowledge of East Asian cultures and issues 
• Two years professional experience in acquisitions or as a bibliographer/subject specialist 
• Knowledge of databases, serials and monographic acquisitions issues and practices 
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills including the ability to coach a team 
• Strong service attitude with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills 
• Demonstrated ability to do detail-oriented work, including strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment 
• Ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse population 
• Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment 
• An understanding of the information needs of a research university 
• Commitment to engage in continuing professional development

Preferred Qualifications

• Second master’s degree in East Asian or Chinese studies 
• Reading knowledge of Japanese or Korean 
• Working experience in an East Asian library or an academic library 
• Supervisory experience 
• Experience with vendor relations 
• Experience in acquiring and managing access to electronic resources 
• Experience with integrated library systems. Familiarity with Innovative Interfaces Sierra system desirable 
• Evidence of contribution and involvement in professional development

Salary Range
The hiring range for this position is $58,441 - $76,011 annually.

Benefits
This position is eligible for full-time benefits.  Please visit our website at http://hr.wustl.edu to view a summary of benefits.

EOE Statement
Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

To apply online, please go to:
https://jobs.wustl.edu/psc/APPLHRMS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&REL_ACTION=Yes&SiteId=1&HRS_JO_PST_TYPE=E&HRS_JOB_OPENING_ID=37910&HRS_JO_PST_SEQ=1

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.

Princeton University: East Asian Languages Team Leader

Princeton University Library is one of the world’s leading research libraries. It employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional and support staff working in a large central library, 9 specialized branches, and 3 storage facilities. Through a combination of exemplar services and world-renowned collections the Library supports a diverse community of 5,200 undergraduates, 2,700 graduate students, 1,200 faculty members, and many visiting scholars. Its holdings include more than 10 million printed volumes, 5 million manuscripts, 2 million non-print items, and extensive collections of digital text, data, and images.  Further information: http://library.princeton.edu/

Major Responsibilities:
Princeton University Library seeks candidates for the position of Leader, East Asian Languages Team (EALT).   Applicants must be strongly versed in Chinese and the history and cultures of East Asia, and possess the qualities and experience necessary to lead a team of professional experts and highly skilled support staff in the creation and management of metadata critical to the effective use of the Library’s renowned East Asian Collections throughout the library system.

Princeton University Library collects materials in all subjects in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, with an emphasis on literature, history, and art, ranging from rare books to a wide variety of digital databases.  The Japanese collection has similar areas of strength with the holdings in premodern history being particularly noteworthy.  The Korean collection, though much smaller in scale than the other two, provides a basis for scholarly research.

The position reports to the Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services and is part of the management group responsible for framing the Department's overall metadata strategy, exploring new technologies, and implementing new workflows to improve user services and enhance discovery access to the Library’s collections.  The East Asian Languages Team Leader directly supervises 2 professional librarians, and 8 paraprofessional bibliographic specialists.  The EALT Leader collaborates with colleagues within Technical Services and in other Library departments on projects providing metadata to support digital initiatives, contributing special technical and subject expertise to discovery system configuration efforts, and crafting innovative cataloging strategies to address special acquisition and holdings scenarios.  The EALT Leader supplements the Team’s cataloging production to ensure priority throughput and attends to cataloging instances requiring creative solutions.  The East Asian Languages Team Leader is expected to maintain awareness of peer operations and best practices through professional involvement.

Essential qualifications:

• MLS combined with an academic background in East Asian studies; or an advanced degree in East Asian studies with an emphasis on Chinese language, literature, culture, and history;
• Fluency in English and Chinese languages (in both traditional and simplified characters) with excellent oral written communication skills, including excellent knowledge of the pinyin Romanization system and computer input methods; 
• Supervisory experience or related experience demonstrating an ability to manage personnel;
• Cataloging experience in an academic library.

Strongly preferred qualifications:

• Reading knowledge of Japanese or Korean languages, including their library Romanization systems;
• Experience providing cataloging and metadata for digital formats, and in creating and editing non-MARC metadata using standards and schema such as Dublin Core, MODS, etc.;
• Familiarity with linked data concepts and standards;
• Experience with workflow planning.

Princeton is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their service to the Library, to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.
The successful candidate will be appointed to an appropriate Librarian rank depending upon qualifications and experience.  Applications will be accepted only from https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/apply/ and must include a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references with full contact information. This position is subject to the University's background check policy.  Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Yale University: Director of the Department of Area Studies and Humanities Research Support

To apply, please visit: http://www.yale.edu/jobs

Position Focus: 

Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Arts and Humanities, the Director provides vision and leadership for a newly created department of subject experts who support humanities and inter-disciplinary area studies programs at Yale. The Yale University Library (YUL) holds one of the most extensive humanities research collections in the United States and has the distinction of being the first American university to collect in many non-western languages.  The academic programs in these areas attract a world-class group of faculty and students, for which the Department of Area Studies and Humanities Research Support (DASHRS) provides collection development and liaison and research services.  The department is located in the recently renovated Sterling Memorial Library (SML) in the center of Yale’s campus and has oversight of eight reading rooms and two classrooms in SML, as well as the Classics Library in Phelps Hall.

The Director of the Department of Area Studies and Humanities Research Support is responsible for the programmatic aspects of liaison and outreach, collection development oversight and coordination, assessment, budget administration, and supervision and mentorship of 12 librarians and one assistant.  S/he directs departmental teams responsible for evidence-based assessment, research support programming, the departmental web presence, training and skills development, and digital scholarship support services.  

The Director develops strong working relationships with university administrators, academic department leaders, faculty, and students.  The Director communicates and collaborates with colleagues from other Yale University Library (YUL) units to develop and maintain research support and outreach programs and services.  The Director also works closely with the leadership of YUL special collections repositories and the Departments of Collection Development, Technical Services, Access Services and Digital Scholarship. The Director represents the department on the Council for Research Services and Collections and the Collections Steering Committee

The Director is expected to demonstrate leadership within YUL and the University and commitment to participation in regional, national and international professional organizations. The Director must also demonstrate a strong commitment to agile, responsive, innovative public service programs in support of teaching and research in the humanities and international and area studies programs at Yale.

Principal Responsibilities 

1. Provides leadership and vision for area studies and humanities collection development and research support and outreach programs. 
2. Designs projects and brings them to conclusion in a timely manner.
3. Manages liaison librarians including hiring, training, setting priorities, evaluating, and advising on staff development. 
4. Engages with deans, chairs, faculty and students in support of the University’s teaching and research mission.
5. Collaborates with colleagues throughout the Yale University Library and other campus units.
6. Works independently with varied user groups in a complex organization and team environment.
7. Collaborates with library staff engaged in development efforts. 
8. Plans and implements marketing and assessment processes.
9. Coordinates facilities issues involving the Classics Library and Sterling Memorial Library reading rooms and classrooms.
10. Serves on Library and University committees. 
11. Participates in professional activities outside of Yale and monitors developments and best practices elsewhere to encourage innovation and ensure excellence.
12. May be required to assist with disaster recovery efforts. May be assigned to work at any Yale University location.
13. May perform other duties as assigned. 

Required Education, Skills and Experience 

1. Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school. An advanced degree in a related discipline may be substituted in selected instances.
2. Advanced degree in area studies or the humanities.
3. Minimum of 10 years of related professional experience.
4. Strong commitment to responsive, innovative research support and outreach services and collection development.
5. Demonstrated experience managing staff.
6. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communications and analytical ability.
7. Demonstrated excellent customer service skills; flexibility and a strong commitment to innovation, creativity and excellence.
8. Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
9. Demonstrated experience designing and coordinating projects and bringing them to a timely conclusion.
10. Demonstrated experience in research library service programs.
11. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and independently with various groups within a complex organization and rapidly changing team environment.
12. Experience managing collection development programs. 

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: 

Experience working with academic research library liaison librarian services and collections.  Knowledge of and experience with academic technologies for research and teaching as well as knowledge of and experience with digital humanities.   A Ph.D. in an area of the humanities or area studies.  Experience in donor relations, deeds of gift, and/or archival processing.  Knowledge of issues related to collecting, processing and supporting use of non-roman language materials.  Experience supervising subject librarians.

British Library: Head of Asian and African Collections

Recruiter:     Sue Hill Recruitment
Location:     London
Salary:     £61k - 73.2k per year
Posted:     02 Mar 2017
Closes:     30 Mar 2017
Ref:     VS/24734
Contact:     Recruitment
Industry:     Arts & heritage, Librarian & archivist, Museums & galleries
Hours:     Full time
Contract:     Permanent

About the company

We are delighted to be working in partnership with the British Library to recruit a Head of Asian and African Collections, based in at St Pancras in Central London, to lead their collections and curation team and work on the strategic development of their renowned collections.

What you'll be doing

This opportunity is compelling and without rival. It is a strategic leadership post where you will have the opportunity to work with fascinating collections of pre-eminent national and international importance, ranging widely in format in intellectual content, and spanning some 3000 years. The broad-ranging responsibilities vary from designing and implementing content development strategies to full international collaborative projects. In addition, you will be responsible for overseeing all major projects and programmes, balancing highly complex and at times conflicting interests, ensuring you have full oversight of potential issues.

Key duties include:

• Resource Management including full budgetary responsibility of the department and leadership of a team of 50+ highly specialist staff
• Work closely with other Collection Heads on shared strategic and operational issues
• Responsible for directing the collections, including negotiating of major partnerships
• Engage with high-level external stakeholders nationally and internationally
• Develop innovative strategies and world class service propositions which meet user needs
• Lead the content development strategy for the area

Why you’ll be hired 

Applications are invited from individuals with a demonstrable track record in collections/curation with experience from a research library, academic or other similar environment.

The successful candidate will have a strong reputation for expertise and knowledge in curatorship at a practical and theoretical level. You will also be able to show your experience of developing high level partnership and collaboration strategies, both nationally and internationally. Coupled with this will be your proven leadership abilities and experience of financial management.

Why you should apply

This offers the  opportunity to join the British Library to take on a high-profile role overseeing the management and development of one of the world’s finest resources for the study of Asia, the Middle East and Africa. You will be given autonomy to develop exciting new initiatives  and the support to implement it.

In addition to working in one of the most respected global institutions and with some of the foremost experts within the subject area, this role comes with an excellent compensation and benefits package, including a generous pension scheme. The salary range for this job is £61,000 - £73,200 per annum.

This is a unique opportunity and one that shouldn’t be missed.

This is a full time, permanent position. The closing date for applications will be the 31st March 2017.

If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Victoria Sculfor, Senior Consultant at Sue Hill Recruitment, for a confidential conversation on victoria.sculfor@suehill.com or 020 7378 5476

For more information, https://jobs.theguardian.com/job/6479349/head-of-asian-and-african-collections/

Elling Eide Center:Senior Librarian

The Elling Eide Center in Sarasota, Florida seeks a collaborative and service oriented:   Senior Librarian: Chinese Studies to manage the development of the Elling Eide Research Library of books, journals, and maps focused on premodern China and Inner Asia. The newly built library is located on the Gulf of Mexico surrounded by a natural preserve in Sarasota, FL.   The collection currently has 70,000 books and 300 periodical titles in Chinese, Japanese, and Western languages.  

Applications are invited from Subject Specialists in Chinese Studies who hold the MLS degree and have job experience with Chinese-language materials at an academic or museum library.

Duties  

• Collection Development to maintain the library’s usefulness to researchers by identifying significant new publications and digital resources that build upon the collection’s established strengths in history, literature, and related subjects, particularly within its primary focus on China and Inner Asia from the Qin to Five Dynasties era.
• Maintain and develop contacts with vendors of materials in Chinese, Japanese, and Western languages.
• Manage collection development budget. 
• Provide information and support for the cataloging of books and materials utilizing OCLC WorldCat. Some original cataloging may be required.
• Plan programs and projects that increase the library’s use and online visibility.
• Represent the library energetically and effectively to researchers, the local community and general public.

Minimum Qualifications

• MLS from an ALA-accredited institution and two years’ job experience.
• Proficiency in Classical and Modern Chinese, including Romanization systems.
• Broad knowledge of Chinese history and culture, including scholarly resources and bibliographic tools;
• Familiarity with the Chinese book trade and publishing trends;
• Good communication skills in English and modern Chinese; 
• Good interpersonal and computer skills.

Preferred additional assets

• Masters or post graduate work in premodern Chinese Studies (humanities or social science).
• Knowledge of LC classification system, subject headings.
• NACO/SACO and AACR2 and RDA rules for cataloging. 
• Experience in technical services operations, budget management, collection assessment tools.
• Reading ability in Japanese, Korean, or European languages.    

Application materials:  Cover letter & resume; including (3) professional references.  Email to Mr. Raymond Santiago, santiagor@comcast.net . Deadline for complete applications: April 30, 2017. Finalists will be interviewed onsite in early summer. For information about the Eide Center, see www.ellingoeide.org   Salary: $55,000-$75,000 pending qualifications and work experience. Full Benefits Package included.

The Elling Eide Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. 

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Assistant to the East Asian Librarian

Working Title: Assistant to the East Asian Librarian
Position Number: 00016924
Hiring Range: $39,041- $46,260
Closing Date: February 15, 2017

Position Description
Reporting to the East Asian Librarian, the Assistant to the East Asian Librarian is responsible for the overall management of ordering, processing and receiving of monograph, serials and electronic resource in the Chinese, Japanese and Korean languages. The assistant works closely with vendors in East Asia to monitor ordering, approval plans, and Chinese shelf-ready services shipping schedules to meet annual budget spending plan. The Assistant processes invoices and monitors fund expenditure in accordance with library’s fiscal deadlines. The Assistant manages East Asian Resources (EAR) serials, including serial exchanges and gifts. The Assistant also assists with acquisitions of English materials on East Asia.

The Assistant provides assistance to library patrons for their information needs, maintains/monitors EAR website, online subject guides and social media activities. The individual assists the librarian with outreach activities including library event planning. The Assistant serves as EAR’s office manager, compiles all types of statistics and drafts reports when requested. In consultation with the librarian, the Assistant creates and maintains up-to-date office files.

The Assistant hires, trains and manages student assistants. The Assistant assesses unit workflows, and actively engages with the supervisor to creatively reorganize EAR’s workflow for efficiency when appropriate.

Minimum Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in library services, office support, or related field; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
The successful candidate must have:

• Language skills: advanced Chinese language proficiency (reading, writing and the ability to pronounce standard Mandarin Chinese). Good command of English in reading, writing and speaking.
• Knowledge/understanding of East Asian cultures
• Effective Microsoft office suite skills, internet and social media skills and experiences.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to effectively organize multiple tasks, set priorities and work independently.
• Ability to adapt to change, ambiguity and issues that may arise in a positive way.

Preferred Qualifications

• Reading ability in Japanese or Korean
• Knowledge/experiences with library technology, such as the OCLC CJK (Online Computer Library Center – Chinese, Japanese and Korean) system (WorldCat), Library’s online system, such as the Millennium system.
• Ability to understand relationships between multiple library systems
• Public/customer/supervisory experiences

Special Physical and Mental Requirements: Must be able to move 3-5 lb. boxes

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00 a.m. -5:00 pm

To Apply
To apply for permanent staff (SHRA) positions, please visit the Office of Human Resources Careers at Carolina website. For more information on application procedures, applicants may contact:

Office of Human Resources
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
104 Airport Drive CB #1045
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 843-2300

NCC Executive Director

<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 edjobsearch@nccjapan.net.

Ohio State University: East Asian Studies Assistant

The Libraries' East Asian Studies unit furthers academic research about and engagement with East Asia throughout the university, with a focus on supporting academic success in the University's East Asian Studies Center, Institute for Chinese Studies, Institute for Japanese Studies, Institute for Korean Studies and Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (DEALL) by building a strong, distinctive, interdisciplinary and responsive collection and engaging scholars in teaching, learning and research. This position assists in the selection, management and use of distinctive collections by coordinating and implementing activities such as acquisitions, cataloging, searching, reference, outreach and access support at high levels of complexity and responsibility.

Assists faculty, students and others by providing orientation, instruction on methods and identification of materials related to the use of EAS collections, particularly Korean Studies resources; answers reference questions and assist library patrons in researching and locating information by phone, email, chat, walk-in or other manner of correspondence; provides supportive research services, including compiling specialized indexes, preparing bibliographies, developing online tutorials and other research and instruction tools; reviews and provides updates on related academic program curricula to identify opportunities for engagement and outreach; manages the EAS, related subject and event web pages to support patron discovery of collections (especially new acquisitions) and services; coordinates selection activity; assists with preparation of orders and notifies appropriate librarians and Technical Services staff of problems to resolve difficulties with foreign vendors; works with Technical Services to facilitate processes such as gift and exchange processing, materials check-in, binding, and catalog records enhancement; manages the EAS reference collection; prepares statistical reports on acquisition and use of materials, as well as service impact; interviews, hires, trains, supervises and evaluates students; maintains written instructions for all EAS procedures; assumes responsibility for collection and services in the absence of the Librarians. No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in appropriate area or an equivalent combination of education and experience required; knowledge of East Asia is required; proficiency with computers and standard office programs; fluency (reading, writing and speaking) in English and demonstrated proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Chinese, Japanese, Korean.

Desired Qualifications: Strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills; ability to work independently and as a team member; academic library experience; supervisory experience. Preference given to candidates with proficiency in more than one of the desired language skills.

Please apply online at https://www.jobsatosu.com/postings/75630 from December 31, 2016 through January 15, 2017.

UC Berkeley: Chinese Cataloging Librarian

Chinese Cataloging Librarian
C. V. Starr East Asian Library
Hiring Range: Associate Librarian–Librarian
$53,913–$76,344 per annum, based on qualifications
This is a full-time appointment available starting June 2017

The Environment
The UC Berkeley Library is an internationally renowned research and teaching facility at one of the nation’s premier public universities. In a highly diverse and intellectually rich environment, Berkeley serves a campus community of 27,500 undergraduate students, 10,700 graduate students, and 2,000 faculty. The Library comprises 20 campus libraries, including the Doe/Moffitt Libraries, the Bancroft Library, the C. V. Starr East Asian Library, and subject specialty libraries. With a collection of more than 11 million volumes and a collections budget of over $15 million, the Library offers extensive collections in all formats and robust services to connect users with those collections and build their related research skills.

The C. V. Starr East Asian Library of the University of California, Berkeley houses one of the largest research collections of print and electronic books and periodicals, manuscripts, rare editions, and graphics in the East Asian languages outside of Asia. Its comprehensive holdings encompass over 1 million print volumes, over 800,000 e-books and electronic journals, over 80,000 microfilms and media items, and over 3,000 current print serial titles. Languages represented include Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and to a lesser extent, Tibetan, Manchu, and Mongolian. The East Asian Library supports teaching and research on East Asia, serving the campus community and a substantial number of off-campus users.

The Library’s Technical Services unit processes Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language materials for the East Asian Library, all other libraries within the University Library system, and affiliated libraries on campus. It employs nine career staff in addition to temporary and student employees. Its operations include original and copy cataloging, serials processing, and the cataloging of digital resources using appropriate metadata schema to facilitate access to digital collections.

Responsibilities:
The Chinese Cataloging Librarian reports to the Head of the East Asian Library’s Technical Services unit. The librarian performs original cataloging of books, serials, manuscripts, audio-visual materials, e-resources, microfilm, maps, and other library materials in the Chinese language. All original cataloging is performed in compliance with national and local standards such as MARC21, RDA, LCSH, LCCS, and other appropriate cataloging and metadata standards. The Chinese Cataloging Librarian performs 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 librarian remains current with existing and emerging cataloging policies, practices, standards, schema, and procedures, including FRBR and non-MARC metadata.

In addition, the Chinese Cataloging Librarian prepares in-house training materials and advises cataloging staff on cataloging-related issues, participates in the formulation of general cataloging policy and system design, and conducts special cataloging projects relating to Chinese materials. Occasionally, the Chinese Cataloging Librarian provides reference services on questions related to the use of the catalogs and other finding tools. In addition to cataloging responsibilities, the incumbent will represent the Library in regional, national, and international cooperative programs concerning technical processing. The successful candidate should stay abreast of national trends and new developments in cataloging, with an emphasis on Chinese resources, and network with other library professionals within the Berkeley Library system as well as outside the University. The incumbent will also perform other related duties as assigned. UC Berkeley librarians are expected to participate in library-wide planning and governance, and work effectively in a shared decision-making environment. Advancement is partially based upon professional contributions beyond the primary assignment; the successful candidate will show evidence or promise of such contributions to the Library, campus, UC System, and profession.

Basic Qualifications Required by Time of Application

• MLS from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent degree
• Expert knowledge of written and spoken Chinese, including classical Chinese
• Demonstrated oral and written skills in Chinese and English
• Substantial knowledge of MARC21, RDA, LCSH, LCCS
• Familiarity with the Pinyin system of romanization

Additional Required Qualifications

• Ability to create and maintain authority records to NACO standards
• In-depth knowledge of Chinese history and culture
• A strong commitment to excellence in service and a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a complex, changing environment
• Demonstrated analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, initiative, and flexibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of library applications of computer technology and electronic information resources
• Two or more years’ original cataloging experience working with Chinese materials in a research library setting and using a bibliographic utility such as OCLC Connexion and a local library system
• Professional contributions such as publications, active participation in professional organizations, and other research or professional activities
• An additional advanced degree in an appropriate subject area or knowledge of East Asian studies as an academic discipline

The Library at the University of California, Berkeley is committed to the support and encouragement of a multicultural environment and seeks candidates who can make positive contributions in a context of ethnic and cultural diversity. UC professional librarians are academic appointees and are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council-American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This position is in the bargaining unit.

Librarians are entitled to appropriate professional development leave, vacation leave, sick leave, and all other benefits granted to non-faculty academic personnel. The University has an excellent retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans in addition to other benefits. This recruitment will remain open until filled.

Submit applications online at https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF01238 Applications must include a cover letter detailing a statement of qualifications, curriculum vitae noting degrees and relevant work experience, and the names and contact information of three references who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s qualifications for this position. References will only be contacted for individuals under serious consideration.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.

Send inquiries to:
Susan E. Wong
Director, Library Human Resources
Library Human Resources Department
110 Doe Library
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720–6000
librec@library.berkeley.edu
(510) 642–3778