Backstage Library Works is in search of catalogers who may be available for work on a contract basis for CJK cataloging projects. Work can be done from home and pay is negotiable.
Minimum requirements:
• Native or fluency in Chinese, Japanese and/or Korean
• Knowledge of both RDA and AACR2 cataloging for monographs/serials
• Knowledge of LC classification
• Familiarity with OCLC Connexion Client
Please send inquiries to:
Nicole Arbuckle
VP of Metadata Services
narbuckle@bslw.com
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Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Thursday, February 5, 2015
University of Toronto: Korean Studies Librarian
POSITION: Korean Studies Librarian (Librarian II or III)
DEPARTMENT: Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library
DATE REQUIRED: Immediately
About the University of Toronto Libraries
The University of Toronto Libraries (UTL), rightly referred to as a national treasure, is the largest academic library system in Canada and is ranked third among peer institutions in North America, just behind Harvard and Yale. The system consists of 44 libraries located on three university campuses: St. George, Mississauga, and Scarborough.
Our mission is to foster the search for knowledge and understanding in the University and the wider community. To this end, we provide innovative services and comprehensive access to information founded upon our developing resources as one of the leading research libraries in the world.
As the largest university in Canada serving a population of approximately 50,000 students from diverse cultures, we offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees in East Asian studies, and possess a collection of 400,000 volumes in the East Asian Library.
University of Toronto Library System: http://www.library.utoronto.ca
Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library: http://east.library.utoronto.ca/
University of Toronto: http://www.utoronto.ca
Policies for Librarians: http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/about-hr-equity/policies-guidelines-agreements.htm#fac
The Opportunity
The University of Toronto Library invites applications for a Korean Studies Librarian in the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library. The Library seeks an energetic librarian to take care of a wide range of professional duties related to Korean Studies materials and services, faculty liaison, and cataloguing. This position will report to the Director of the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library.
The incumbent will:
• Actively engage with faculty and students in the Korean Studies Program and cross-disciplinary academic departments and programs in the humanities and the social sciences that offer courses related to Korean Studies
• Serve as subject liaison librarian/ the primary Korean Studies specialist and be the primary contact for research and educational needs related to Korean Studies
• Build and sustain strong and consistent communication channels between the Library, the Korean Studies programs in the Faculty of Arts & Science, affiliated programs and research units, and other departments and programs as assigned. Build enduring partnerships with research and teaching faculty
• Design and deliver curriculum-integrated instruction and other learning activities in a variety of formats for Korean Studies faculty and students
• In collaboration with Collections and Materials Management:
• Develop and maintain collections in Korean-language resources in all formats in support of the various Korean Studies academic programs
• Undertake original cataloguing on Korean materials in all formats
• Supervise staff who undertake cataloguing and acquisitions responsibilities
• Collaborate with librarians and staff in other Library programs regarding acquisitions cataloguing, maintenance and the preservation and conservation of Korean-language resources
• Serve as the University of Toronto representative to the Korean Collections Consortium of North America
Required Qualifications:
• Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) or equivalent ALA-accredited degree
• At least one year’s experience in an academic or research library :
• Delivering and implementing liaison services
• Original cataloguing and authority control with working knowledge of AACR2, MARC21, Library of Congress Subject Headings, Classification Web and OCLC Connexion
• Providing advanced research assistance, selecting and managing resources for the collections, and participating in course-integrated instruction in Korean Studies.
• Advanced academic work in Korean Studies , or demonstrated knowledge of Korean Studies as an academic discipline
• Familiarity with electronic and scholarly resources and reference tools for Korean Studies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to plan, document, and complete projects, particularly those related to digitization initiatives
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, time management, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment and with faculty, students, staff and colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Effective planning, organizational and interpersonal skills, team skills, interest in library and university committee responsibilities, ability to manage a diverse workload and attention to detail
• Excellent proficiency in reading, written and spoken Korean , as well as an excellent command of spoken and written English
• Excellent knowledge of Hancha and the McCune-Reischauer Romanization system
Preferred Qualifications:
• An advanced degree in an Asian studies related field
• Experience supervising in a unionized environment
• Experience developing working partnerships with academic units on campus
• Experience working with overseas and domestic vendors in support of acquisition of information resources. Experience and interest in issues related to using, evaluating, managing, licensing, and providing access to Korean electronic resources
• Working knowledge of Japanese and Chinese
Salary and Terms of Appointment:
This is a continuing appointment Permanent Status Stream position to be filled at either Librarian II or III level dependent upon qualifications. We offer a highly attractive compensation and benefits package, with salary and appointment level based upon experience and qualifications.
NOTE: Librarians at the University of Toronto are members of the University of Toronto Faculty Association. http://www.utfa.org
How to Apply:
Please send letters of application, curriculum vitae and the names of three referees to Library Human Resources at utlhr@utoronto.ca or to Robarts Library, 130 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A5, or by fax to 416.946.5543. At least two of the referees should be supervisory. The deadline for applications is March 10, 2015. Please send a single electronic file (MS Word or pdf) with a file name convention of Surname, FirstName.Kor.Stud. Lib.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Toronto Libraries thanks all applicants for their interest, however, will only be contacting those applicants selected for an interview.
The University of Toronto is committed to diversity in its community. The University welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who contribute to the diversification of ideas.
DEPARTMENT: Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library
DATE REQUIRED: Immediately
About the University of Toronto Libraries
The University of Toronto Libraries (UTL), rightly referred to as a national treasure, is the largest academic library system in Canada and is ranked third among peer institutions in North America, just behind Harvard and Yale. The system consists of 44 libraries located on three university campuses: St. George, Mississauga, and Scarborough.
Our mission is to foster the search for knowledge and understanding in the University and the wider community. To this end, we provide innovative services and comprehensive access to information founded upon our developing resources as one of the leading research libraries in the world.
As the largest university in Canada serving a population of approximately 50,000 students from diverse cultures, we offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees in East Asian studies, and possess a collection of 400,000 volumes in the East Asian Library.
University of Toronto Library System: http://www.library.utoronto.ca
Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library: http://east.library.utoronto.ca/
University of Toronto: http://www.utoronto.ca
Policies for Librarians: http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/about-hr-equity/policies-guidelines-agreements.htm#fac
The Opportunity
The University of Toronto Library invites applications for a Korean Studies Librarian in the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library. The Library seeks an energetic librarian to take care of a wide range of professional duties related to Korean Studies materials and services, faculty liaison, and cataloguing. This position will report to the Director of the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library.
The incumbent will:
• Actively engage with faculty and students in the Korean Studies Program and cross-disciplinary academic departments and programs in the humanities and the social sciences that offer courses related to Korean Studies
• Serve as subject liaison librarian/ the primary Korean Studies specialist and be the primary contact for research and educational needs related to Korean Studies
• Build and sustain strong and consistent communication channels between the Library, the Korean Studies programs in the Faculty of Arts & Science, affiliated programs and research units, and other departments and programs as assigned. Build enduring partnerships with research and teaching faculty
• Design and deliver curriculum-integrated instruction and other learning activities in a variety of formats for Korean Studies faculty and students
• In collaboration with Collections and Materials Management:
• Develop and maintain collections in Korean-language resources in all formats in support of the various Korean Studies academic programs
• Undertake original cataloguing on Korean materials in all formats
• Supervise staff who undertake cataloguing and acquisitions responsibilities
• Collaborate with librarians and staff in other Library programs regarding acquisitions cataloguing, maintenance and the preservation and conservation of Korean-language resources
• Serve as the University of Toronto representative to the Korean Collections Consortium of North America
Required Qualifications:
• Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) or equivalent ALA-accredited degree
• At least one year’s experience in an academic or research library :
• Delivering and implementing liaison services
• Original cataloguing and authority control with working knowledge of AACR2, MARC21, Library of Congress Subject Headings, Classification Web and OCLC Connexion
• Providing advanced research assistance, selecting and managing resources for the collections, and participating in course-integrated instruction in Korean Studies.
• Advanced academic work in Korean Studies , or demonstrated knowledge of Korean Studies as an academic discipline
• Familiarity with electronic and scholarly resources and reference tools for Korean Studies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to plan, document, and complete projects, particularly those related to digitization initiatives
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, time management, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment and with faculty, students, staff and colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Effective planning, organizational and interpersonal skills, team skills, interest in library and university committee responsibilities, ability to manage a diverse workload and attention to detail
• Excellent proficiency in reading, written and spoken Korean , as well as an excellent command of spoken and written English
• Excellent knowledge of Hancha and the McCune-Reischauer Romanization system
Preferred Qualifications:
• An advanced degree in an Asian studies related field
• Experience supervising in a unionized environment
• Experience developing working partnerships with academic units on campus
• Experience working with overseas and domestic vendors in support of acquisition of information resources. Experience and interest in issues related to using, evaluating, managing, licensing, and providing access to Korean electronic resources
• Working knowledge of Japanese and Chinese
Salary and Terms of Appointment:
This is a continuing appointment Permanent Status Stream position to be filled at either Librarian II or III level dependent upon qualifications. We offer a highly attractive compensation and benefits package, with salary and appointment level based upon experience and qualifications.
NOTE: Librarians at the University of Toronto are members of the University of Toronto Faculty Association. http://www.utfa.org
How to Apply:
Please send letters of application, curriculum vitae and the names of three referees to Library Human Resources at utlhr@utoronto.ca or to Robarts Library, 130 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A5, or by fax to 416.946.5543. At least two of the referees should be supervisory. The deadline for applications is March 10, 2015. Please send a single electronic file (MS Word or pdf) with a file name convention of Surname, FirstName.Kor.Stud. Lib.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Toronto Libraries thanks all applicants for their interest, however, will only be contacting those applicants selected for an interview.
The University of Toronto is committed to diversity in its community. The University welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who contribute to the diversification of ideas.
Monday, September 8, 2014
University of Toronto: Korean Studies Librarian
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
POSITION: Korean Studies Librarian
DEPARTMENT: Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library
DATE REQUIRED: Immediately
The University of Toronto Library invites applications for a Korean studies librarian in the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library. The Library seeks an energetic librarian to take care of a wide range of professional duties related to Korea studies materials and services, faculty liaison, and cataloging.
The University of Toronto is the largest university in Canada serving a population of approximately 50,000 students from diverse cultures, offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees in East Asian studies, and has a collection of 400,000 volumes in the East Asian Library.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
The position will report to the Director of the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library.
The incumbent will:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications :
Salary and Terms of Appointment:
This is a continuing appointment (Permanent Status Stream) position to be filled at either Librarian I or II level dependent upon qualifications. Salary and appointment level are based upon experience and qualifications.
Librarian I-$58,100 (Minimum annual salary for full-time Librarian I)
Librarian II-$60,700 (Minimum annual salary for full-time Librarian II)
NOTE: Librarians at the University of Toronto are members of the University of Toronto Faculty Association.
How to Apply:
Please send letters of application, curriculum vitae and the names of three referees to Library Human Resources at utlhr@utoronto.ca or to Robarts Library, 130 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A5, or by fax to 416.946.5543. At least two of the referees should be supervisory. Please send a single electronic file (MS Word or pdf with a file name convention of Surname, First Name. Korean.Studies.Lib. The deadline for applications is October 8, 2014.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Toronto Libraries thanks all applicants for their interest, however, will only be contacting those applicants selected for an interview.
University of Toronto Libraries:
The University of Toronto is a major public research institution with a student body of over 67,000 full and part-time students and over 7,000 faculty members who teach and perform research in hundreds of different disciplines. The University of Toronto Libraries, which is the largest academic library in Canada and ranked third in North America, supports teaching and research in all disciplines through service and outreach, excellent collections and access to extensive digital resources and services.
University of Toronto Library System: http://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/
University of Toronto: http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/site3.aspx
Policies for librarians:http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/about-hr-equity/policies-guidelines-agreements.htm#agreements
University of Toronto Faculty Association: http://www.utfa.org/
POSITION: Korean Studies Librarian
DEPARTMENT: Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library
DATE REQUIRED: Immediately
The University of Toronto Library invites applications for a Korean studies librarian in the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library. The Library seeks an energetic librarian to take care of a wide range of professional duties related to Korea studies materials and services, faculty liaison, and cataloging.
The University of Toronto is the largest university in Canada serving a population of approximately 50,000 students from diverse cultures, offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees in East Asian studies, and has a collection of 400,000 volumes in the East Asian Library.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
The position will report to the Director of the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library.
The incumbent will:
- Actively engage with faculty and students in the Korean Studies Program and academic departments and programs in the humanities and the social sciences that offer courses on Korea.
- Develop strategies to learn about and understand the information needs of relevant academic departments and programs, and to build partnerships with research and teaching faculty.
- Serve as subject liaison librarian and be the primary contact for research and educational needs in Korean Studies; and develop and promote services and resources to enhance the research, teaching, and learning mission of the University of Toronto.
- Build and sustain strong and consistent communication channels between the Library, the Korean Studies programs in the Faculty of Arts & Science, affiliated programs and research units, and other departments and programs as assigned.
- Design and deliver curriculum-integrated instruction and other learning activities in a variety of formats for Korean Studies faculty and students.
- Develop and promote online subject guides and other information resources for Korean Studies.
- In collaboration with Collections and Materials Management, develop and maintain collections in Korean-language resources in all formats in support of the various Korean Studies academic programs
- Serve as the primary Korean Studies specialist for reference and research assistance.
- In collaboration with Collections and Materials Management, undertake original cataloguing on Korean materials in all formats and supervise a FTE original cataloguer and a GSLA cataloguer.
- Supervise a 0.5 FTE acquisition associate utilizing Sirsi acquisition module.
- Collaborate with librarians and staff in other Library programs regarding acquisitions cataloging, maintenance and the preservation and conservation of Korean-language resources.
- Work with other University of Toronto campuses in collaborative collection development efforts.
- Serve as University of Toronto representative to the Korean Collections Consortium of North America.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications :
- ALA accredited MLS, or other appropriate degree or equivalent experience in one or more fields related to library services.
- Advanced academic work in Korean Studies, or demonstrated knowledge of Korean Studies as anacademic discipline.
- Knowledge of Hancha and the McCune-Reischauer Romanization system.
- Ability to provide advanced research assistance, select and manage resources for the collections, and participate in course-integrated instruction in Korean Studies.
- Familiarity with electronic and scholarly resources and reference tools for Korean Studies.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education.
- Ability to plan, document, and complete projects, particularly those related to digitization initiatives.
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, time management, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment and with faculty, students, staff and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Effective planning, organizational and interpersonal skills, team skills, interest in library and university committee responsibilities, ability to manage a diverse workload and attention to detail.
- Excellent proficiency in reading, written and spoken Korean, working knowledge of Japanese and Chinese, as well as an excellent command of spoken and written English.
- Previous work experience in an academic or research library.
- Advance degree in an Asian studies related field is preferred.
- Experience in the delivery and implementation of liaison services.
- Experience in providing instruction, reference, collection, and/or outreach services to a research community.
- Experience supervising in a unionized environment.
- Experience in developing working partnerships with academic units on campus.
- Experience working with overseas and domestic vendors in support of acquisition of information resources.
- Experience coordinating digitization projects
- Experience and interest in issues related to using, evaluating, managing, licensing, and providing access to Korean electronic resources.
- Previous experience in original cataloguing and authority control in an automated environment in an academic or research library setting with working knowledge of AACR2, MARC21, Library of Congress Subject Headings, and Classification Web and OCLC Connexion
Salary and Terms of Appointment:
This is a continuing appointment (Permanent Status Stream) position to be filled at either Librarian I or II level dependent upon qualifications. Salary and appointment level are based upon experience and qualifications.
Librarian I-$58,100 (Minimum annual salary for full-time Librarian I)
Librarian II-$60,700 (Minimum annual salary for full-time Librarian II)
NOTE: Librarians at the University of Toronto are members of the University of Toronto Faculty Association.
How to Apply:
Please send letters of application, curriculum vitae and the names of three referees to Library Human Resources at utlhr@utoronto.ca or to Robarts Library, 130 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A5, or by fax to 416.946.5543. At least two of the referees should be supervisory. Please send a single electronic file (MS Word or pdf with a file name convention of Surname, First Name. Korean.Studies.Lib. The deadline for applications is October 8, 2014.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Toronto Libraries thanks all applicants for their interest, however, will only be contacting those applicants selected for an interview.
University of Toronto Libraries:
The University of Toronto is a major public research institution with a student body of over 67,000 full and part-time students and over 7,000 faculty members who teach and perform research in hundreds of different disciplines. The University of Toronto Libraries, which is the largest academic library in Canada and ranked third in North America, supports teaching and research in all disciplines through service and outreach, excellent collections and access to extensive digital resources and services.
University of Toronto Library System: http://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/
University of Toronto: http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/site3.aspx
Policies for librarians:http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/about-hr-equity/policies-guidelines-agreements.htm#agreements
University of Toronto Faculty Association: http://www.utfa.org/
Saturday, May 24, 2014
UC San Diego: Korean and Japanese Studies Librarian
The UC San Diego Library is committed to supporting academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.
The University and the Library
UC San Diego is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through excellence in education and research at the undergraduate, graduate, professional school and postdoctoral levels. With more than 30,000 students, UC San Diego has been recognized as one of the top 10 public universities in the nation by US News & World Report, as the 14th best university in the world by the Center for World-Class Universities at Shanghai Jiao Tong, and is ranked 5th among top universities in the nation in total R&D expenditures. In 2013, for the fourth consecutive year, UC San Diego was ranked 1st in the nation by the Washington Monthly’s College Guide based on the positive impact the university has had on the country in terms of enabling social mobility, research productivity and civic engagement. The UC San Diego Library plays a critical role in advancing and supporting the university's research, teaching, patient care, and public service missions.
UC San Diego offers a variety of humanities and social sciences courses in Korean and Japanese Studies as well as a major in Japanese Studies. The School of International Relations and Pacific Studies (IR/PS) offers advanced degrees with regional specializations including Korea and Japan; it is the only professional school of international relations in the United States that focuses on the Pacific region of Asia and the Americas, and was recently ranked as a top-10 graduate program by "Foreign Policy" magazine. The Korean and Japanese Studies communities also include affiliated research units such as the Center on Emerging and Pacific Economies; Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation; Korea-Pacific Program; Laboratory on International Law and Regulation; and the Policy Design and Evaluation Lab.
The Division of Arts & Humanities’ growing Program in Transnational Korean Studies is the recent recipient of a five-year (2013-18) grant from the Academy of Korean Studies as a Core University Program for Korean Studies, which will enable the program to offer a number of new courses and research internships. This will offer potential opportunities for course-integrated instruction and for liaison with faculty and students. The Library acquires significant amounts of history and social science material on Korea and Japan, especially pertaining to international relations, economics, politics, and modern and contemporary history, popular culture and society, and selects fairly broadly (in English, Korean and Japanese) in the anthropology, sociology, visual arts, music and literature of Korea and Japan.
Responsibilities of the Position
The UC San Diego Library seeks a subject librarian for Korean and Japanese Studies to develop and implement liaison services to the students and faculty working in these areas in the Division of Arts & Humanities and the School of International Relations and Pacific Studies (IR/PS). The Korean and Japanese Studies Librarian will also be responsible for collection development for Korean and Japanese Studies in Korean, Japanese, and English languages.
The position will report to the Director of the Library’s Academic Liaison Program, with additional assigned responsibilities in the Collection Development & Management Program. The incumbent will:
• Actively engage with faculty and students in the Program in Transnational Korean Studies and the Japanese Studies Program within the Division of Arts & Humanities and the Korean and Japanese regional specializations at the School of International Relations and Pacific Studies.
• Develop strategies to learn about and understand information needs of academic departments and programs, and to build partnerships with research and teaching faculty.
• Serve as the primary contact for research and educational needs in Korean and Japanese studies; and develop and promote services and resources to enhance the research, teaching, and learning mission of UC San Diego.
• Build and sustain strong and consistent communication channels between the Library; the Korean and Japanese Studies programs in both Arts & Humanities and IR/PS; affiliated programs and research units; and other departments and programs as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students and faculty to integrate information literacy within Korean and Japanese Studies programs.
• Design and deliver curriculum-integrated instruction and other learning activities in a variety of formats for Korean and Japanese Studies faculty and students.
• Develop and promote online subject guides and other information resources for assigned subject areas.
• Develop and maintain collections in Korean, Japanese, and English-language materials for Korean and Japanese Studies.
• Collaborate with librarians and staff in Content Acquisitions and Metadata Services regarding acquisitions, vendor selection, approval plans, and cataloging of Korean and Japanese language resources.
• Serve as the primary Korean and Japanese Studies specialist for research assistance.
Minimum Qualifications
• Professional degree from a library school, or other appropriate degree or equivalent experience in one or more fields related to library services.
• Academic work in a field of study that includes knowledge of the history, politics, economics, literatures and cultures of Korea and Japan.
• Strong language skills in Korean and English, spoken and written.
• Ability to provide research assistance and participate in course-integrated instruction in assigned subject areas.
• Familiarity with electronic and scholarly resources for Korean and Japanese studies.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to plan, document, and complete projects.
• Excellent analytical, time management, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment and with diverse groups.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Strong language skills in Japanese, spoken and written.
• Experience in working with overseas and domestic vendors in support of the acquisitions of information resources.
• Experience in developing working partnerships with academic units in a University setting.
Librarians at UC San Diego are academic appointees and entitled to appropriate professional leave and all other perquisites granted to non-faculty academic personnel. UC San Diego Librarians are expected to participate in library-wide and system-wide planning and governance and to be professionally active. Appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a rich and diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.
Salary: Salary and level of appointment in the Librarian series commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on the University of California pay scales.
Closing Date: Application consideration begins July 13, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.
To Apply: For full consideration, please submit applications to:
https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF00559
Please provide the following:
• A short application letter addressing your interest in leading this program and applicable qualifications
• A resume of education and relevant experience
• The names of at least three persons who are knowledgeable about your qualifications and/or suitability for this position
• A personal statement summarizing your past or planned contributions to diversity; guidance for preparing diversity statements can be found at:
http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp
AA-EOE: UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.
The University and the Library
UC San Diego is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through excellence in education and research at the undergraduate, graduate, professional school and postdoctoral levels. With more than 30,000 students, UC San Diego has been recognized as one of the top 10 public universities in the nation by US News & World Report, as the 14th best university in the world by the Center for World-Class Universities at Shanghai Jiao Tong, and is ranked 5th among top universities in the nation in total R&D expenditures. In 2013, for the fourth consecutive year, UC San Diego was ranked 1st in the nation by the Washington Monthly’s College Guide based on the positive impact the university has had on the country in terms of enabling social mobility, research productivity and civic engagement. The UC San Diego Library plays a critical role in advancing and supporting the university's research, teaching, patient care, and public service missions.
UC San Diego offers a variety of humanities and social sciences courses in Korean and Japanese Studies as well as a major in Japanese Studies. The School of International Relations and Pacific Studies (IR/PS) offers advanced degrees with regional specializations including Korea and Japan; it is the only professional school of international relations in the United States that focuses on the Pacific region of Asia and the Americas, and was recently ranked as a top-10 graduate program by "Foreign Policy" magazine. The Korean and Japanese Studies communities also include affiliated research units such as the Center on Emerging and Pacific Economies; Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation; Korea-Pacific Program; Laboratory on International Law and Regulation; and the Policy Design and Evaluation Lab.
The Division of Arts & Humanities’ growing Program in Transnational Korean Studies is the recent recipient of a five-year (2013-18) grant from the Academy of Korean Studies as a Core University Program for Korean Studies, which will enable the program to offer a number of new courses and research internships. This will offer potential opportunities for course-integrated instruction and for liaison with faculty and students. The Library acquires significant amounts of history and social science material on Korea and Japan, especially pertaining to international relations, economics, politics, and modern and contemporary history, popular culture and society, and selects fairly broadly (in English, Korean and Japanese) in the anthropology, sociology, visual arts, music and literature of Korea and Japan.
Responsibilities of the Position
The UC San Diego Library seeks a subject librarian for Korean and Japanese Studies to develop and implement liaison services to the students and faculty working in these areas in the Division of Arts & Humanities and the School of International Relations and Pacific Studies (IR/PS). The Korean and Japanese Studies Librarian will also be responsible for collection development for Korean and Japanese Studies in Korean, Japanese, and English languages.
The position will report to the Director of the Library’s Academic Liaison Program, with additional assigned responsibilities in the Collection Development & Management Program. The incumbent will:
• Actively engage with faculty and students in the Program in Transnational Korean Studies and the Japanese Studies Program within the Division of Arts & Humanities and the Korean and Japanese regional specializations at the School of International Relations and Pacific Studies.
• Develop strategies to learn about and understand information needs of academic departments and programs, and to build partnerships with research and teaching faculty.
• Serve as the primary contact for research and educational needs in Korean and Japanese studies; and develop and promote services and resources to enhance the research, teaching, and learning mission of UC San Diego.
• Build and sustain strong and consistent communication channels between the Library; the Korean and Japanese Studies programs in both Arts & Humanities and IR/PS; affiliated programs and research units; and other departments and programs as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students and faculty to integrate information literacy within Korean and Japanese Studies programs.
• Design and deliver curriculum-integrated instruction and other learning activities in a variety of formats for Korean and Japanese Studies faculty and students.
• Develop and promote online subject guides and other information resources for assigned subject areas.
• Develop and maintain collections in Korean, Japanese, and English-language materials for Korean and Japanese Studies.
• Collaborate with librarians and staff in Content Acquisitions and Metadata Services regarding acquisitions, vendor selection, approval plans, and cataloging of Korean and Japanese language resources.
• Serve as the primary Korean and Japanese Studies specialist for research assistance.
Minimum Qualifications
• Professional degree from a library school, or other appropriate degree or equivalent experience in one or more fields related to library services.
• Academic work in a field of study that includes knowledge of the history, politics, economics, literatures and cultures of Korea and Japan.
• Strong language skills in Korean and English, spoken and written.
• Ability to provide research assistance and participate in course-integrated instruction in assigned subject areas.
• Familiarity with electronic and scholarly resources for Korean and Japanese studies.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to plan, document, and complete projects.
• Excellent analytical, time management, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment and with diverse groups.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Strong language skills in Japanese, spoken and written.
• Experience in working with overseas and domestic vendors in support of the acquisitions of information resources.
• Experience in developing working partnerships with academic units in a University setting.
Librarians at UC San Diego are academic appointees and entitled to appropriate professional leave and all other perquisites granted to non-faculty academic personnel. UC San Diego Librarians are expected to participate in library-wide and system-wide planning and governance and to be professionally active. Appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a rich and diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.
Salary: Salary and level of appointment in the Librarian series commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on the University of California pay scales.
Closing Date: Application consideration begins July 13, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.
To Apply: For full consideration, please submit applications to:
https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF00559
Please provide the following:
• A short application letter addressing your interest in leading this program and applicable qualifications
• A resume of education and relevant experience
• The names of at least three persons who are knowledgeable about your qualifications and/or suitability for this position
• A personal statement summarizing your past or planned contributions to diversity; guidance for preparing diversity statements can be found at:
http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp
AA-EOE: UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Australian National University：Information Access Coordinator
The Australian National University is seeking an Information Access Coordinator (Chinese/Japanese/Korean) to provide specialist services in a range of areas for research and student communities with a particular focus on Asia Pacific studies.
The advertisement is now available on the ANU web: http://jobs.anu.edu.au/PositionDetail.aspx?p=3795. Closing date is 16 March 2014.
The advertisement is now available on the ANU web: http://jobs.anu.edu.au/PositionDetail.aspx?p=3795. Closing date is 16 March 2014.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Korean Cataloger Position at Duke University and Librarian Position at UNC
Dear Colleagues,
Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are conducting a search for Korean Cataloger and Librarian. To see the full posting, please click here: http://library.duke.edu/jobs/koreanlibrarian.html
Korean Cataloger at Duke University and Librarian at UNC
• 4 Years Term Appointment
• The Librarian and Cataloger for Korean Language Resources will perform original and complex copy cataloging at Duke and will develop the Korean collection at UNC, providing support to faculty, students and the library for information in Korean. At Duke, the position reports to the Head, Monographic Cataloging Section in the Cataloging & Metadata Services Department. At UNC, the position reports to Head, East Asian Resources. This position is for 30 hours per week and a 4-year term appointment.
Responsibilities
1. Performs original and complex copy cataloging of Korean language resources in all monographic formats and subjects, and for other languages in which there is competence.
2. Ensures compliance with national and local standards such as MARC, RDA, AACR2r, LCSH, LCCS, OCLC, LC cataloging practices, and other appropriate cataloging and metadata standards.
3. Inputs and edits bibliographic, holdings, and item information as needed to ensure accuracy and completeness of information; determines choice and form of names, subject headings and series title entries; assigns Library of Congress Classification call numbers; enhances or replaces OCLC records within established guidelines.
4. At Duke, catalogs digital resources using the appropriate metadata schema to facilitate access to digital collections.
5. At UNC, develops and manages collections to support research and instruction in Korean Studies. Manages all technical processes related to collection development for Korean materials, including ordering, invoicing, monitoring expenditures, managing donations, corresponding with vendors, cataloging and compiling statistics.
6. At UNC, provides in-depth specialized research consultations and reference and designs strategic and pedagogically appropriate instruction for library users.
7. At UNC, serves as primary liaison to Korean Studies faculty and takes the initiative to identify, meet and facilitate ongoing communication about their research needs and service expectations.
8. Serves as a resource for and assists with training and revising the work of new staff and student assistants performing similar work.
9. Stays abreast of national trends and new developments in cataloging, with an emphasis on Korean language resources; reviews professional literature; and networks with research services, collection development and other library professionals outside the University.
10. Contributes to library-wide initiatives; participates in departmental and library-wide activities; serves on library committees and task forces.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
It is the expectation that all Duke University Library 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 from an ALA accredited program or a combination of relevant education and experience.
Preferred: Advanced degree related to Korean studies.
Application
Send cover letter, detailed resume and the names, addresses (mailing and e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references to: Teresa Tillman, Library Human Resources, at library-jobs@duke.edu. Please include KOREAN in the subject line. Review of applications will begin in mid-September and will continue until the position is filled.
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Miree Ku
Korean Studies Librarian
Duke University, 235 Bostock
Box 90195, Durham, NC 27708-0195
Tel: 919-660-5817
Fax: 919-668-3134
Email: miree.ku@duke.edu
http://guides.library.duke.edu/koreanstudies
Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are conducting a search for Korean Cataloger and Librarian. To see the full posting, please click here: http://library.duke.edu/jobs/koreanlibrarian.html
Korean Cataloger at Duke University and Librarian at UNC
• 4 Years Term Appointment
• The Librarian and Cataloger for Korean Language Resources will perform original and complex copy cataloging at Duke and will develop the Korean collection at UNC, providing support to faculty, students and the library for information in Korean. At Duke, the position reports to the Head, Monographic Cataloging Section in the Cataloging & Metadata Services Department. At UNC, the position reports to Head, East Asian Resources. This position is for 30 hours per week and a 4-year term appointment.
Responsibilities
1. Performs original and complex copy cataloging of Korean language resources in all monographic formats and subjects, and for other languages in which there is competence.
2. Ensures compliance with national and local standards such as MARC, RDA, AACR2r, LCSH, LCCS, OCLC, LC cataloging practices, and other appropriate cataloging and metadata standards.
3. Inputs and edits bibliographic, holdings, and item information as needed to ensure accuracy and completeness of information; determines choice and form of names, subject headings and series title entries; assigns Library of Congress Classification call numbers; enhances or replaces OCLC records within established guidelines.
4. At Duke, catalogs digital resources using the appropriate metadata schema to facilitate access to digital collections.
5. At UNC, develops and manages collections to support research and instruction in Korean Studies. Manages all technical processes related to collection development for Korean materials, including ordering, invoicing, monitoring expenditures, managing donations, corresponding with vendors, cataloging and compiling statistics.
6. At UNC, provides in-depth specialized research consultations and reference and designs strategic and pedagogically appropriate instruction for library users.
7. At UNC, serves as primary liaison to Korean Studies faculty and takes the initiative to identify, meet and facilitate ongoing communication about their research needs and service expectations.
8. Serves as a resource for and assists with training and revising the work of new staff and student assistants performing similar work.
9. Stays abreast of national trends and new developments in cataloging, with an emphasis on Korean language resources; reviews professional literature; and networks with research services, collection development and other library professionals outside the University.
10. Contributes to library-wide initiatives; participates in departmental and library-wide activities; serves on library committees and task forces.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
It is the expectation that all Duke University Library 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 from an ALA accredited program or a combination of relevant education and experience.
Preferred: Advanced degree related to Korean studies.
Application
Send cover letter, detailed resume and the names, addresses (mailing and e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references to: Teresa Tillman, Library Human Resources, at library-jobs@duke.edu. Please include KOREAN in the subject line. Review of applications will begin in mid-September and will continue until the position is filled.
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Miree Ku
Korean Studies Librarian
Duke University, 235 Bostock
Box 90195, Durham, NC 27708-0195
Tel: 919-660-5817
Fax: 919-668-3134
Email: miree.ku@duke.edu
http://guides.library.duke.edu/koreanstudies
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Fuller Theological Seminary: Research Librarian and Korean Studies Specialist
Fuller Theological Seminary Library in Pasadena, California seeks a research librarian and Korean studies specialist to provide Information Access Services to both English and Korean-language patrons.
The Research Librarian will serve at one of the Information Access Services desks full time, as assigned. The individual will serve as bibliographic resource guide for students, faculty, and other patrons, including teaching the use of digital library resources. It will be the responsibility of this individual to provide Information Access Services to both English and Korean-language patrons.
Full description and requirements of the position are at http://www.fuller.edu/About-Fuller/Work-at-Fuller/Staff-Positions/LIB-Research-Librarian-and-Korean-Studies-Specialist.aspx
Kyung Hyun Cho
Cataloging Librarian, Korean Specialist
David Allen Hubbard Library
Fuller Theological seminary
135 N. Oakland Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91182
Phone: (626) 584 5274
Fax: (626)584 5627
e-mail: kcho@fuller.edu
The Research Librarian will serve at one of the Information Access Services desks full time, as assigned. The individual will serve as bibliographic resource guide for students, faculty, and other patrons, including teaching the use of digital library resources. It will be the responsibility of this individual to provide Information Access Services to both English and Korean-language patrons.
Full description and requirements of the position are at http://www.fuller.edu/About-Fuller/Work-at-Fuller/Staff-Positions/LIB-Research-Librarian-and-Korean-Studies-Specialist.aspx
Kyung Hyun Cho
Cataloging Librarian, Korean Specialist
David Allen Hubbard Library
Fuller Theological seminary
135 N. Oakland Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91182
Phone: (626) 584 5274
Fax: (626)584 5627
e-mail: kcho@fuller.edu
Monday, March 25, 2013
Ohio State University: East Asian Studies Program Assistant; Japanese Cataloger; Korean Cataloger
The Ohio State University Libraries is currently seeking applications for an East Asian Studies Program Assistant, a Japanese Cataloger and a part time Korean Cataloger within our Area Studies Department and Cataloging Department.
The Libraries’ East Asian Area Studies unit furthers academic research about and engagement with East Asia throughout the university by assisting in building the collection and engaging scholars. For information please visit: http://library.osu.edu/find/subjects/area-studies/ .
The Cataloging Department provides and maintains access to the collections through cataloging duties, providing support in the areas of catalog maintenance as well as authority control. For information please visit: http://library.osu.edu/staff/cataloging/ .
East Asian Studies Program Assistant
The East Asian Studies Program Assistant 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. Target Hiring Range: $13.25-$16.15/hour. Posting Number: 374616.
Minimum Qualifications: A 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 Korean, including familiarity with hanja (Chinese characters).
Japanese Cataloger
The Japanese Cataloger is responsible for cataloging materials, primarily in Japanese, in various formats using national, international and OSU rules and standards. Target Hiring Range: $12.91-$15.50/hour. Posting Number: 374635.
Minimum Qualifications: Per Classified Civil Service Specs or equivalent education/experience; proficiency in reading and writing Japanese language;
Korean Cataloger
The Korean Cataloger is responsible for cataloging materials, primarily in Korean, in various formats using national, international and OSU rules and standards. This is a part-time 20 hr/week position. Target Hiring Range: $12.91-$15.50/hour. Posting Number: 374656.
Minimum Qualifications: Per Classified Civil Service Specs or equivalent education/experience; proficiency in reading and writing Korean language
Benefits
The University offers competitive benefits, see: http://hr.osu.edu/hrpubs/ben/fs-bensummaryreg.pdf .
Application
Successful candidates will possess excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently and as a team member, and proficiency in one or more non-English language. For more information or to apply for these positions, please visit: https://www.jobsatosu.com/ from March 24 through March 31, 2013.
Contact
Kelly Rose, Human Resources, 1858 Neil Avenue Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, 614-292-5917.
To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals
with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer
Kelly Rose, SPHR
The Ohio State University Libraries Human Resources
305B Thompson Library, 1858 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43210
614.292.5917 / rose.900@osu.edu / library.osu.edu
The Libraries’ East Asian Area Studies unit furthers academic research about and engagement with East Asia throughout the university by assisting in building the collection and engaging scholars. For information please visit: http://library.osu.edu/find/subjects/area-studies/ .
The Cataloging Department provides and maintains access to the collections through cataloging duties, providing support in the areas of catalog maintenance as well as authority control. For information please visit: http://library.osu.edu/staff/cataloging/ .
East Asian Studies Program Assistant
The East Asian Studies Program Assistant 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. Target Hiring Range: $13.25-$16.15/hour. Posting Number: 374616.
Minimum Qualifications: A 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 Korean, including familiarity with hanja (Chinese characters).
Japanese Cataloger
The Japanese Cataloger is responsible for cataloging materials, primarily in Japanese, in various formats using national, international and OSU rules and standards. Target Hiring Range: $12.91-$15.50/hour. Posting Number: 374635.
Minimum Qualifications: Per Classified Civil Service Specs or equivalent education/experience; proficiency in reading and writing Japanese language;
Korean Cataloger
The Korean Cataloger is responsible for cataloging materials, primarily in Korean, in various formats using national, international and OSU rules and standards. This is a part-time 20 hr/week position. Target Hiring Range: $12.91-$15.50/hour. Posting Number: 374656.
Minimum Qualifications: Per Classified Civil Service Specs or equivalent education/experience; proficiency in reading and writing Korean language
Benefits
The University offers competitive benefits, see: http://hr.osu.edu/hrpubs/ben/fs-bensummaryreg.pdf .
Application
Successful candidates will possess excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently and as a team member, and proficiency in one or more non-English language. For more information or to apply for these positions, please visit: https://www.jobsatosu.com/ from March 24 through March 31, 2013.
Contact
Kelly Rose, Human Resources, 1858 Neil Avenue Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, 614-292-5917.
To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals
with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer
Kelly Rose, SPHR
The Ohio State University Libraries Human Resources
305B Thompson Library, 1858 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43210
614.292.5917 / rose.900@osu.edu / library.osu.edu
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Donohue Group, Inc.: Korean Language Catalogers
Posted on behalf of
the Donohue Group, Inc.
The Donohue Group, Inc., invites applications from catalogers fluent in
both English and Korean for on-call cataloging of Korean-language
materials. Must have MLS (ALA accredited) and recent cataloging experience
in both original and copy cataloging of materials in Korean. Requires
strong knowledge of AACR2 rules, LC classification, LCSH, OCLC searching
and MARC editing. Work from home or at our office in Windsor, CT, on your
own schedule. Please email a resume and cover letter to Pat
McCurdy-Crescimanno, Manager, Business Development, The Donohue Group, Inc.
at pmccurdy@dgiinc.com.
Erica Lu, MLIS, CA
The Donohue Group, Inc.
http://www.dgiinc.com
The Donohue Group, Inc., invites applications from catalogers fluent in
both English and Korean for on-call cataloging of Korean-language
materials. Must have MLS (ALA accredited) and recent cataloging experience
in both original and copy cataloging of materials in Korean. Requires
strong knowledge of AACR2 rules, LC classification, LCSH, OCLC searching
and MARC editing. Work from home or at our office in Windsor, CT, on your
own schedule. Please email a resume and cover letter to Pat
McCurdy-Crescimanno, Manager, Business Development, The Donohue Group, Inc.
at pmccurdy@dgiinc.com.
Erica Lu, MLIS, CA
The Donohue Group, Inc.
http://www.dgiinc.com
Thursday, December 15, 2011
UCLA: Korean Studies Librarian
Dear
Colleagues,
The UCLA Library
has initiated recruitment for the position of Korean Studies Librarian and is
actively seeking nominations and applications. The first consideration
date for this position is January 30, 2012.
For your
convenience, the complete posting is available on the UCLA Library website as a pdf document (click to view) – it includes
the position description, complete qualifications and application procedures.
Anyone wishing
to be considered for this position should apply to Jenifer Abramson, Assistant
Director of Academic Human Resources, UCLA Library, Library Human Resources,
22478 Charles E. Young Research Library, Box 951575, Los Angeles, CA,
90095-1575. Email applications encouraged and can be sent to jobs-hr@library.ucla.edu.
Applications should include: a cover letter describing qualifications and
experience; a current resume/vita detailing education and relevant experience;
and the names and addresses for at least three professional references,
including a current or previous supervisor.
Candidates
applying by January 30, 2012 will be given first consideration. UCLA
welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks applications and nominations from
women and minorities. UCLA seeks to recruit and retain a diverse
workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California,
to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly
varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.
UCLA Library
staff members are encouraged to forward this position posting to potential
applicants. If you would like to nominate someone for this position,
please email Search Committee Chair Su Chen (suchen11@library.ucla.edu).
UCLA Library
staff are also asked to post this position posting to professional LISTSERVs as
appropriate – please copy Jenifer Abramson on such postings so we may retain a
copy of the posting for reporting purposes.
Thank you for
your assistance.
Michelle
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Michelle O. Torre
Michelle O. Torre
Academic Recruitment and
Learning & Development Coordinator
UCLA Library Human Resources
22478 Charles E. Young Research Library
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575
UCLA Library Human Resources
22478 Charles E. Young Research Library
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575
t: 310.206.9764 | f:
310.825.6174 | mtorre@library.ucla.edu
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Korean Studies Librarian, University of Chicago Library
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LIBRARY
KOREAN STUDIES LIBRARIAN, EAST ASIAN COLLECTION
The University of Chicago Library seeks candidates for the position of Korean Studies Librarian. The East Asian Collection supports teaching and research needs of the faculty and students at the University of Chicago. The Collection consists of nearly 800,000 volumes of Chinese, Japanese and Korean materials. It also has a growing collection of electronic resources. The Korean collection is an important and integral part of the Collection. The East Asian Collection is housed in the Joseph Regenstein Library. This position reports to the Curator for East Asian Collection.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as liaison with Korean studies faculty and students; evaluate and select materials on Korea in all formats and languages to support the teaching and research needs of Chicago’s faculty and students; manage the acquisitions budget; provide reference services, bibliographical instruction, and database services for the Korean collection; develop and maintain electronic finding aids and subject guides on Korean studies for the EA Collection’s web page; represent the collection at professional meetings including cooperative programs and/or projects; work closely with the Head of the technical services, perform original cataloging for Korean materials and assist in the overall coordination of technical processing for Korean materials. The incumbent reports to the Curator of the East Asian Collection. This position participates in and contributes to local, regional and national professional organizations. Attends conferences and classes to maintain knowledge of changing technologies and developments in collection development, reference, and technical services.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduate degree from an ALA accredited MLS or MLIS is required. An undergraduate or graduate degree in Korean Studies or in a social science or humanities discipline with a principal emphasis on Korea is highly desirable as is an excellent knowledge of Korean culture. Experience: Substantial experience in a research library directly related to the field of Korean studies is highly desirable as is knowledge of Korean publishing industry and the book trade. Evidence of special bibliographic and reference work is desirable. Experience or good knowledge of OCLC, AACR2, LCSH and LC classification system, and MARC21 format is required. Awareness of RDA and other metadata standards is desirable. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a changing and diverse environment is essential. Skills: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, students and staff; excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills and a high degree of computer literacy are all required. Knowledge of electronic resources and information technology applications in Korean studies is desirable. Evidence of a commitment to ongoing professional development is required. Languages: Fluency in English and Korean languages including the ability to process Korean materials written in Hanmun (classical Chinese) is required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Appointment salary based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include retirement plan, insurance, and paid time off. There is a tuition benefit plan for college age and younger children.
To apply, visit http://academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51246
Applications received by September 30, 2010 will be assured consideration.
To view the full job description, visit http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/jobs/librarianvacant.html
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
KOREAN STUDIES LIBRARIAN, EAST ASIAN COLLECTION
The University of Chicago Library seeks candidates for the position of Korean Studies Librarian. The East Asian Collection supports teaching and research needs of the faculty and students at the University of Chicago. The Collection consists of nearly 800,000 volumes of Chinese, Japanese and Korean materials. It also has a growing collection of electronic resources. The Korean collection is an important and integral part of the Collection. The East Asian Collection is housed in the Joseph Regenstein Library. This position reports to the Curator for East Asian Collection.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as liaison with Korean studies faculty and students; evaluate and select materials on Korea in all formats and languages to support the teaching and research needs of Chicago’s faculty and students; manage the acquisitions budget; provide reference services, bibliographical instruction, and database services for the Korean collection; develop and maintain electronic finding aids and subject guides on Korean studies for the EA Collection’s web page; represent the collection at professional meetings including cooperative programs and/or projects; work closely with the Head of the technical services, perform original cataloging for Korean materials and assist in the overall coordination of technical processing for Korean materials. The incumbent reports to the Curator of the East Asian Collection. This position participates in and contributes to local, regional and national professional organizations. Attends conferences and classes to maintain knowledge of changing technologies and developments in collection development, reference, and technical services.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduate degree from an ALA accredited MLS or MLIS is required. An undergraduate or graduate degree in Korean Studies or in a social science or humanities discipline with a principal emphasis on Korea is highly desirable as is an excellent knowledge of Korean culture. Experience: Substantial experience in a research library directly related to the field of Korean studies is highly desirable as is knowledge of Korean publishing industry and the book trade. Evidence of special bibliographic and reference work is desirable. Experience or good knowledge of OCLC, AACR2, LCSH and LC classification system, and MARC21 format is required. Awareness of RDA and other metadata standards is desirable. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a changing and diverse environment is essential. Skills: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, students and staff; excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills and a high degree of computer literacy are all required. Knowledge of electronic resources and information technology applications in Korean studies is desirable. Evidence of a commitment to ongoing professional development is required. Languages: Fluency in English and Korean languages including the ability to process Korean materials written in Hanmun (classical Chinese) is required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Appointment salary based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include retirement plan, insurance, and paid time off. There is a tuition benefit plan for college age and younger children.
To apply, visit http://academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51246
Applications received by September 30, 2010 will be assured consideration.
To view the full job description, visit http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/jobs/librarianvacant.html
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
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