Friday, November 6, 2015

Claremont Colleges Library: Head of the Asian Library



The Claremont Colleges, a distinguished consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges and two graduate institutions located just east of Los Angeles, California, seeks an energetic, innovative, and productive Head of the Asian Library (HAL) for the Claremont Colleges Library.

Reporting to the Director of Special Collections and Libraries, the HAL will be forward-thinking in developing information resources and services that ensure that the Asian Library meets the current research, teaching, and learning needs of the Claremont Colleges’ faculty, students, and staff.  The successful candidate will bring vision, enthusiasm, analytical skills, and deep academic interest in Asia to this position.

The HAL will serve as the leader and spokesperson for the Asian Library within the Claremont Colleges Consortium.  As the library’s leading subject expert on Asia, the HAL will seize this opportunity to transform the Asian Library from a traditional, print collections-focused unit into a vibrant technology-enabled research, teaching, and learning space.  Our new Asian Library will feature energetic services, collaborative spaces, new technologies, and demand-driven subject and language information resources that support current research, teaching, and learning, a critical initiative in the library’s new strategic plan.  The HAL will make faculty and student engagement in the Asian Library a top priority.

Requirements include an MLIS from an ALA accredited program or equivalent education and experience, at least three years of professional level experience providing library services in higher education, English and Asian language skills, and academic work relating to Asia or deep knowledge of Asian Studies as an academic discipline.

Salary is negotiable, with full benefits package included.  For the complete position description and application procedures visit:  http://bit.ly/1WCWF9N .  Candidates applying by January 11, 2016 will be given first consideration.

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

University of Melbourne: Chinese Studies Librarian



The University of Melbourne is seeking a Chinese studies librarian (Senior Librarian, Chinese & Asian Studies). The position will be shared with Monash University Library (0.7/0.3). Both university libraries have strong Chinese-language print and electronic collections that support dyamic Chinese studies teaching and research programs.

For full details see
http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/886774/senior-librarian-chinese-asian-studies
Please note that the position closes on November 17.

Thursday, October 22, 2015

University of Wisconsin, Madison: Original Cataloger & Japanese Studies Bibliographer



http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/Weblisting/External/PVLSummaryApply.aspx?pvl_num=84467
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Positions Vacancy Listing
PVL #84467

Working Title: Original Cataloger & Japanese Studies Bibliographer
Official Title:  SR ACAD LIBRARIAN(R04BN) or ACADEMIC LIBRARIAN(R04DN) or ASSOC ACAD LIBRARIAN(R04FN)
Degree and area of specialization: Master's degree or equivalent post-graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or equivalent association/organization.
          
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Required Qualifications
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Japanese.
- Knowledge of Japanese history and culture.
- Knowledge of and experience with cataloging standards and schema such as RDA, AACR2, LC-PCC PS, LCSH, and the MARC21 format.
- At least one year of cataloging experience using OCLC within an integrated library system.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, initiative, and flexibility.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, exercise individual initiative, and demonstrate flexibility as a team member in a dynamic work environment.

Desired Qualifications
- Experience in collection development, collection management, and reference service.
- Experience performing original cataloging, including use of LC classification and LCSH.
- Experience in an academic or large public library.

Principal duties:
Principal Duties - Original Cataloger
As part of the Memorial Library Central Technical Services, this position is responsible for original cataloging of materials in a variety of formats and languages, including electronic resources, and for creating or approving name and series authority records.

Primary Responsibilities - Cataloging
Provide original cataloging for library materials in a variety of formats, languages, and collections. This includes use of MACR21, RDA, LCSH, LC Classification, OCLC, and our local library services platform. Participate in the Library of congress PCC BIBCO and NACO programs, creating bibliographic metadata conforming to national standards.

Authority work
Creation and editing of name and series authority records, Assist in the management of authority records in the shared Alma database for the University of Wisconsin System campuses.

Professional development
Participate in library and campus committees and outreach activities to further the mission of the library. Participate in professional library and scholarly organizations. Keep current with developments in librarianship, particularly related to collection development, public services, and scholarly communication.

Principal Duties -- Japanese Studies Bibliographer
As part of the Memorial Library Research Services team, the Japanese Studies Bibliographer is responsible for all aspects of collection, liaison and public services related to Japanese Studies in Humanities and Social Science fields.

Primary Responsibilities
Collection development and management
Responsible for collection development and information resource management in all formats related to Japanese Studies in Humanities and Social Science fields. Identify needs and develop profiles for individual or comprehensive approval plans and blanket orders. Review, evaluate and initiate both physical and monetary gifts related to library collections. Continuously evaluate existing collections, conduct weeding and serial cancellation projects, and compile collection statistics. Attend and participate in collection forums within Memorial Library, the UW campus and the larger Japanese Studies community.

Liaison and public service
Establish and maintain relationships with the community of scholars and researchers in the area of Japanese Studies. Serve as the primary library contact for faculty and graduate students working in the areas of Japanese Studies. Provide in-person and remote reference and research assistance to faculty, students and the community. Conduct formal instruction sessions, develop course web pages and initiate other venues for information literacy in the areas of Japanese Studies. Recommend materials for digitization and explore emergent technologies as appropriate to support research in the fields of Japanese Studies.

This position reports to the Head of Bibliographic Control in the Cataloging Department.
  
Additional Information
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is long established as a preeminent public research university. The impact and achievements from the research, teaching and service learning conducted by its faculty, staff and students is far-reaching and global in scope. The University today is fully engaged in educational innovation.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison, General Library System (GLS), an ARL institution, is accepting applications for this full-time academic staff. The title of Associate Academic Librarian, or Academic Librarian will be assigned depending on the credentials of the successful candidate. Benefits include 22 vacation days, sick leave, group health insurance and life insurance, and a state retirement plan. This position will work closely with the other original catalogers, the appropriate selectors, and other departments.

The libraries on the campus of UW-Madison reflect the breadth and comprehensiveness of the University's highly ranked schools, colleges, departments, centers, and institutes. The libraries are a highly valued partner in teaching, research and learning at the university. The library values the depth of academic disciplines, requiring creative strategies to provide support for research and teaching.

The UW-Madison Libraries is one of the ten largest public university library systems in the United States. Library collections and services are decentralized and coordinated through the leadership of the General Library System (GLS), which provides technical infrastructure, support for acquisitions, and the integration of campus library services. The General Library System with a budget of more than $24.7 million and a collection budget of approximately $8 million administers fifteen libraries including Memorial Library, the largest library in the State of Wisconsin, and other specialized and professional libraries. The overall campus libraries' collection budget is nearly $11 million.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
A period of evaluation will be required
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Employee Class:            Academic Staff
Department(s):               LIBR/CENTRAL TECH SRV
Full Time Salary:            Minimum $42,167 ANNUAL (12 months)
Rate:                               Depending on Qualifications
Term:                              This is a renewable appointment.
Appointment percent:    100%
Anticipated begin date:   DECEMBER 14, 2015
Number of Positions:      1

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION
Application must be received by: NOVEMBER 27, 2015

HOW TO APPLY:
In order to apply, applications must be submitted online at https://uwjobapply.wisc.edu/Apply.aspx?pvl=84467

Questions about the position can be directed to:

Anne Murphy-Lom
Phone: 608-262-276
Fax: N/A
Email: anne.murphylom@wisc.edu
728 State St
367 Memorial Library 
Madison, WI 53706-1418  
   
 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:  http://www.oed.wisc.edu/478.htm
NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. 

UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.


Thursday, October 15, 2015

George Washington Univ.: Korean Project Cataloger

The GW Libraries seeks a project cataloger with Korean-language fluency
 
POSITION DESCRIPTION: 
The GW Libraries seeks a Korean-language project cataloger to process the Professor Young-Key Kim-Renaud (YKKR) collection on Korean language, linguistics and culture and to prepare the materials for web-based exposure and discovery within an open linked-data environment.  The wage-hour, project cataloger position has been created as part of a two-year Korea Foundation grant awarded to the GW Libraries. The project cataloger will:
●    Review, organize, and catalog the unprocessed Korean and English-language YKKR library, including original and copy cataloging;
●    Understand the principle and practice of RDA and create RDA compliant records;
●    Identify and apply Uniform Resource Identifiers (URIs);
●    Manage the overall processing of the collection, including creating corresponding holding and item records, attaching barcodes and making the title ready for physical preparation ;
●    Ensure accessibility and discoverability;
●    Coordinate efforts with the GW Libraries Resource Description group;
●    Coordinate efforts with the GW Libraries' Scholarly Technology Group (STG) who will develop code to integrate linked data views into the Libraries OPAC, making the URI encoded catalog records globally accessible over the Internet;
●     Apply RDA standards and incorporate URI’s into previously cataloged Korean-language items in the Libraries’ catalog, as time permits.

Required Qualifications:
●    Reading and writing fluency in Korean.

Desired Qualifications:
●    Ability to perform original and copy cataloging following RDA standards within an integrated library system and using OCLC Connexion;
●    Familiarity with Library of Congress classification and subject headings;
●    Proven experience in using open source tools and/or free software such as MarcEdit, etc.
●    Familiarity with Semantic Web Linked data (e.g. BIBFRAME, RDF vocabulary, OWL, etc.)
●    Excellent oral and written English-language skills;
●    Detailed-oriented with good organization skill, and demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and to work creatively, independently, collaboratively,

Time and Wage Rate: 20 hours/week at $30/hr
Term: 2-year project

Contact:
Cathy Zeljak, Director, Global Resources
George Washington University Libraries
2130 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
czeljak@gwu.edu
202-994-0124 (direct line)