Category: Recent Career Postings

University Libraries, University of Colorado at Boulder
Requirements: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school and superior language skills in Japanese or Chinese, an ability to work in a collaborative/cooperative environment, and strong interpersonal skills along with effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications: Working knowledge of additional Asian languages; some experience in collection development, particularly the Asian book and serial trade; a higher degree in Asian Studies or related area; working knowledge of electronic databases, information technology, and/or scholarly communication.

The details can be found on CEAL web site.

There are quite a few opennings in the States, including:

Chair, Department of Special and Area Studies Collections, University of Florida

Head of Asian Library, University of Michigan

Digital Repositories Librarian, at Colorado State University Libraries.

Colorado State University Libraries

Digital Repositories Librarian: Responsibilities: This new position assists in the development, management and promotion of campus and cooperative digital repositories and services. Initial focus will include design and creation of a robust and innovative digital repository for the University, building on prior initiatives. Reporting to the Coordinator of the new Digital Repository Services Department, the Digital Repositories Librarian will contribute to departmental planning, development, and evaluation of services, work closely with others to leverage the full range of library expertise and resources in building and managing digital repositories, contribute to development of policies and procedures, create new collections within the repositories, provide direct user support, education, and documentation, and provide training for Libraries staff. This position will create Web pages, write scripting programs to support repository development, serve as departmental liaison, serve as an expert on digital repositories and other open access repositories as well as copyright issues surrounding digital repositories. For a full job description, including responsibilities, requirements, salary, and application process please view the CSU web site: http://lib.colostate.edu/pers/openings.html. For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. December 14; however, the search may be extended if a suitable candidate is not identified. CSU is an EO/AA employer.

If you are interested, please go to the below job description link. There is a salary range stated on the advertisement, terms & conditions are negotiable depending on the backgrounds & experiences of the candidates.

http://www.ln.edu.hk/main/jobs/06-135-AL-LIB.htm

At the Oberlin College Library, Oberlin OhioEast Asian and Web Development Librarian in an Outstanding College Library

The Oberlin College Library, recipient of the 2002 ACRL Excellence in
Academic Libraries Award, invites applications for East Asian and Web
Development Librarian. Incumbent coordinates collection development and
bibliographic control for growing 26,000+ volume Chinese and Japanese
collection and develops web-based services for the library.

Required: ALA-accredited MLS; written and spoken fluency in Chinese or
Japanese; demonstrated knowledge of AACR2/MARC21 and modern markup,
scripting, and database protocols; effective communication skills;
positive record of working well with others. Preferred: fluency in both
Japanese and Chinese; experience with OCLC CJK and integrated library
systems; experience with East Asian book and serials trade; experience
designing and implementing web-based databases.

Salary competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Generous benefits. Full position description at:
http://www.oberlin.edu/HR/APSopenings/APS07-207.html

Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2007 and will continue
until appointment is made. Send letter of application, resume, and
names of three references to: East Asian Librarian Search, Main
Library, Mudd Center, 148 West College St., Oberlin College, Oberlin
Ohio 44074. Oberlin College actively seeks a racially, ethnically, and
culturally diverse staff and student body. AA/EO.

at UC LibrariesUCSD Libraries

Chinese Language Electronic Resources Cataloging Librarian (Temporary)

Preferred appointment level: Assistant Librarian I – III with an approximate salary range of $40,008 – $44,736.
One year position with possibility of extension contingent upon available funding.

The Libraries of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) seek applications from innovative, conscientious, and production-oriented professionals for an entry level, fulltime, one year temporary position (with possibility of extension) to catalog online Chinese language materials for the UC-wide Shared Cataloging Program. The position reports to the Head of the Shared Cataloging Program Unit. We seek to find an individual with energy and resourcefulness to join a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment, and who has a basic knowledge of bibliographic and authority control, demonstrated skill in using the pinyin romanization system, strong communication skills, and a willingness to experiment with new techniques and batch processes for the manipulation of traditional MARC bibliographic records and other metadata schemes.

Responsibilities of the Position:
Has primary responsibility for developing strategies for gathering, sorting, analyzing, normalizing, and enriching records for online Chinese language materials for the University of California’s Shared Cataloging Program
* Determines the most effective ways to create and manipulate bibliographic and authority data, including extended and creative uses of metadata and of batch processes to create sets of records that meet UC standards
* Provides original and copy cataloging, and may establish an OCLC WorldCat Collection Set if appropriate
* Performs CONSER level maintenance and record authentication on Chinese language serials
*Serves as a member of the Shared Cataloging Program Unit and contributes to the development of cataloging policies and procedures for the Shared Cataloging Program
*Participates in library committees, task forces and special projects, particularly those related to cataloging, metadata, and bibliographic control.

Required Qualifications :
* Professional degree from a library school or other appropriate degree or equivalent experience in one or more fields relevant to library services
* Chinese language skills sufficient to perform original and copy cataloging for online Chinese language materials
* Demonstrated skill in using the pinyin romanization system
* Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic, and oral and written communication skills
* English language fluency
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Good organizational skills and an aptitude for complex analytical and detailed work
* Strong service orientation
* Demonstrated ability to work well in a changing environment, to work effectively in a large and diverse organization, and to exercise creativity and initiative
* Commitment to professional growth and development. UCSD librarians are expected to participate in library-wide and system-wide planning and governance, and to be professionally active. Desirable Qualifications
* Library work experience
* Experience cataloging using AACR, LCRI, LC Classification, LCSH, and MARC
* Experience cataloging electronic resources and serials
* Experience with CONSER, NACO, SACO, or BIBCO standards and processes
* Experience using the Innovative Interfaces integrated library system
* Familiarity with databases and data manipulation tools, such as macros, global updating, and other software tools
* Understanding of the principles of link resolvers and of the OpenURL standard
* Familiarity with established and emerging metadata standards (Dublin Core, CMARC, CNMARC, etc.)

Full job description available at: http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/fac/CLERClib.htm

Application consideration begins December 4, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled. Send application letter including a statement of qualifications, a full resume of education and relevant experience, and the names of at least three persons who are knowledgeable about your qualifications for this position to libraryjobs@ucsd.edu, or to Stacey McDermaid, Library Human Resources, UCSD Libraries, 9500 Gilman Drive Dept. 0175-H, La Jolla, CA 92093-0175. Telephone: 858.534.1279; Confidential Fax: 858.534.8634.

Librarian for Chinese Studies

The Perkins Library System is seeking a librarian to develop, manage, and evaluate the collections from and about China and to provide specialized reference assistance and instruction to library users. The position reports to the Head of the International and Area Studies Department.Position requires an ALA-accredited MLS or the combination of an advanced degree in a relevant subject area and related experience, MA/MS in a relevant subject area, a plus. Experience as a Chinese studies librarian (including collection development responsibilities from a variety of sources) or comparable academic experience, knowledge of the history, politics, economics, literatures and cultures of China, especially contemporary China; familiarity with the Chinese publishing industry and book trades; familiarity with electronic resources and reference tools for Chinese Studies; knowledge of the principles and practices of collection development and management for both print and electronic resources; ability to manage multiple projects; must be service-oriented; ability to work effectively and creatively with faculty, students and other library staff in a highly collaborative, service-oriented environment. Must have a highly level of fluency, both spoken and written, in Chinese and good oral and written communication skills in English;

Preferred: Three years relevant library experience; familiarity with Chinese film and Chinese art history, as well as contemporary Chinese social sciences; familiarity with trends in academic and research libraries as well as knowledge of the issues confronting higher education; familiarity with best practices in bibliographic instruction
and the concepts of information literacy; demonstrated leadership in establishing and implementing successful new programs; working knowledge of the ExLibris Aleph system. Due to possible focus on Korea, knowledge of Korean; familiarity with the history, politics, economics, literatures and cultures of Korea; familiarity with Korean publishing and book trades, a plus.

Salary and librarian rank depend on qualifications and experience. The anticipated hiring range is $40,000 – $55,000

TO APPLY: Please send your 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 CHINESE in the subject line. If you do not have access to e-mail, please mail your application materials to Box 90194, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708. Review of applications will begin in mid September and will continue until the position is filled.
Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Chinese Materials Cataloger
$41,376–$71,916 per annum, depending upon qualifications
The East Asian Library
University of California, Berkeley

Consideration will be given to applications received by October 31, 2006. Responsibilities:

The Chinese Materials Cataloger performs original cataloging of books, serials, manuscripts, audio-visual materials, microfilms, maps, and other library materials in the Chinese language. All original cataloging is performed according to AACR2, LC classification, and LC subject headings. Records are given full MARC tagging by the cataloger, who is also responsible for preparing authority records for GLADIS (Berkeley’s online catalog) and NACO. In addition, the Chinese Materials Cataloger prepares in-house training materials and advises cataloging staff on cataloging-related issues, participates in the formulation of general cataloging policy and system design relating to Chinese materials, and conducts special cataloging projects. Occasionally, the Chinese Materials Cataloger provides reference service on questions related to the use of the catalogs and other finding tools.

Qualifications:

Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited institution. Knowledge of current cataloging standards: AACR2, LC classification, MARC bibliographic formats, and LC subject headings. Familiarity with pinyin romanization and OCLC-CJK required. Excellent oral and written skills in Chinese and English are necessary, as is the ability to work well with staff of diverse backgrounds. Strong commitment to excellence in service and demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a complex, changing environment.

Preferred: Knowledge of Chinese culture and scholarship. Two or more years’ cataloging experience in a research library working with Chinese materials is strongly desirable. The successful candidate will show evidence of project planning, management, and completion.

Candidate must have excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, initiative, and flexibility. Professional contributions beyond the primary job, e.g., publications, active participation in University and professional organizations, and other research and creative activities are required for advancement within the Librarian series. Candidates must show evidence or promise of such contribution.

DEADLINE: Consideration will be given to applications received by October 31, 2006.

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 and imaginative contributions in a context of ethnic and cultural diversity.

An exclusive bargaining agent, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), represents librarians at the University of California. This position is included in the bargaining unit.

APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY IN WRITING, INCLUDING WITH THEIR LETTER A COMPLETE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS, A FULL RESUME OF THEIR EDUCATION AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE, AND THE NAMES, ADDRESSES, AND PHONE NUMBERS OF THREE REFERENCES WHO ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THEIR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

You may mail your application package to:

Barbara Kornstein
Academic Personnel Specialist
Library Human Resources Department
110 The Library
University of California
Berkeley CA 94720-6000

Or FAX to: 510-642-8675
Or EMAIL to: librec@library.berkeley.edu

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA EMAIL PREFERRED.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

For complete information, please visit http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/LHRD/librec.html

For those of you who are interested in Systems, please check out the requirement.

The University of Maryland Libraries is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Chinese Cataloger/Subject Specialist. The person in this position will be responsible for all aspects of managing the Chinese language materials and related user services. For more information on UM Libraries, visit the website.