JOB ANNOUNCEMENT -- Librarina for the Japanese Collection, East Asia Library

[Amy Apodaca <amy.apodaca@yale.edu>]

Yale
University

                         

Library Administrative Services                 Campus Address
                                                                Administration                          SML
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                                                                P.O. Box 208240                         Fax: 2-1806
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Librarian for
the Japanese Collection, East Asia Library
Yale University Library
Rank: Librarian I-IV
M&P 23


THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARY
The University Library, which is a highly valued partner in teaching
and research at the University, has more than 10.5 million volumes housed
in the Sterling Memorial Library and 22 school and departmental
libraries. It employs a dynamic and innovative staff of nearly 600 FTE
who have the opportunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty and
students, participate on committees and are involved in other areas of
staff development. A full spectrum of library resources, from rare books
and manuscripts to rapidly expanding network of electronic resources,
constitutes one of Yale's distinctive strengths. The Library is engaged
in numerous ambitious projects such as completion of retrospective
conversion of the Library's catalog, and various automation projects,
which include network access to scholarly information and preservation
imaging. Yale is a member of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging and
contributes to the NACO and BIBCO Programs. For additional information on
the Yale University Library, please visit the Library's Web site at:
http://www.library.yale.edu/

THE EAST
ASIAN COLLECTION
Yale University’s East Asia Library is one of the finest collections
of East Asian materials in the U.S.and contains over 650,000 volumes of
books and bound periodicals, of which 410,000 are in Chinese, 230,000 in
Japanese, and 10,000 in Korean. The Library supports an active community
of scholars on a campus where East Asia is the largest area studies
program.  To complement this distinguished collection, the Library
is now developing plans to expand and enhance reference and instructional
services for faculty and students.  For additional information about
the Library, please visit its web site:
http://www.library.yale.edu/eastasian/eac.htm
The East
Asia Library is part of the University Library, a highly valued partner
in teaching and research at the University.  The University Library
has more than 10.5 million volumes housed in the Sterling Memorial
Library and 16 school and departmental libraries. It employs a dynamic
and innovative staff of nearly 600 FTE who have the opportunity to work
with the highest caliber of faculty and students. A full spectrum of
library resources, from rare books and manuscripts to a rapidly expanding
network of electronic resources, constitutes one of Yale's distinctive
strengths. For additional information on the Yale University Library,
please visit the Library's web site at:
http://www.library.yale.edu/



RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Curator of the East Asia Library, the
Librarian for the Japanese Collection is responsible for the selection of
Japanese language materials in all formats for Sterling Memorial Library
and other libraries in the Yale University Library, as required. 
The librarian provides expert advice to faculty, graduate students, and
undergraduates through reference consultations and actively collaborates
with the Public Services Librarian to support bibliographic instruction
and reference activities.  The Librarian also works closely with
individual faculty members to respond to programmatic needs. 
The Librarian manages the Japanese Collection budget and vendor relations
and supervises and provides training for an acquisitions unit of two
support staff and part-time student workers.  The Librarian is also
involved in donor relations, gift and exchanges, preservation and
conservation issues, and other activities relevant to the Japanese
Collection including cooperating closely with the Cataloging Coordinator
and cataloging staff within the East Asia Library and with other
departments within Yale University Library, as necessary.  The
Librarian also participates actively in setting priorities, policies and
procedures within the East Asia Library.  Librarians in the Yale
University Library are also expected to be active in local library
committees and in relevant national level organizations.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
An MLS from an ALA-accredited library OR an advanced degree in a
subject area relevant to the study of Japan plus relevant library
experience is required.   Native or near native fluency, both
spoken and written, in Japanese is required. Excellent oral and written
communication skills are required.  The ability to work successfully
in a highly collaborative environment and excellent interpersonal skills
are also required.   The following qualifications are
preferred:  an advanced degree in a subject area relevant to East
Asian Studies (for those with the M.L.S), familiarity with electronic
resources and reference tools for Japanese studies, knowledge of
scholarly trends in Japanese studies, familiarity with the Japanese book
trade, supervisory and/or managerial experience, and an understanding of
online library acquisitions systems.  Demonstrated professional
accomplishments and a minimum of two years of relevant professional
experience are required for appointment at the Librarian II level, five
years of experience and accomplishments for Librarian III, and eight
years of experience and accomplishments for Librarian IV. 

SALARY AND BENEFITS
Rank and competitive salary will be based upon the successful
candidate's qualifications and experience. Full benefits package
including 22 vacation days; 18 holiday, recess and personal days;
comprehensive health care; TIAA/CREF or Yale retirement plan; and
relocation assistance. Application deadline is November 15, 2003 but
applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications
consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references
should be sent as a Word attachment via email to
hrlibrary@yale.edu. 
Submissions via regular mail are also welcomed and can be sent to: Diane
Y. Turner, Director, Library Human Resources; Yale University Library;
P.O. Box 208240, New Haven, CT 06520; fax: (203) 432-1806.  Please
be sure to include Source Code EAYU8914.

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer