Johns Hopkins University
JOB TITLE: East Asian Studies Librarian, Librarian III
GRADE: 41
REQUISITION #: S-02-5999
SALARY: $23,149 - $29,029
HOURS: Flexible, 20 hours a week
DEPARTMENT: MSEL
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Position to understand and facilitate the work of the students and faculty
in the East Asian Studies program. Responsibilities include cultivating
and maintaining close working relationships with the members of the East
Asian Studies program; selecting traditional and electronic resources for
the collection in the relevant subject areas in English and the vernacular
and managing the related budgets; seeking collection funding sources;
reviewing appropriate approval plans; maintaining relationships with
librarians who manage similar collections; developing Web-based resources
in the relevant subject areas; and providing in-depth reference service.
The Sheridan Libraries encompass the Milton S. Eisenhower Library and its
collections at the John Work Garrett Library, the George Peabody Library,
and the Albert D. Hutzler Undergraduate Reading Room. Its primary
constituency is the students and faculty in the schools of Arts &
Sciences, Engineering, and Professional Studies in Business & Education. A
key partner in the academic enterprise, the library is a leader in the
innovative application of information technology and has implemented
notable diversity and organizational development programs. The Sheridan
Libraries are strongly committed to diversity. A strategic goal of the
Libraries is to 'work toward achieving diversity when recruiting new and
promoting existing staff.' The Libraries prize initiative, creativity,
professionalism, and teamwork. NOTE: The Duration of this position will
be 2 years.
QUALIFICATIONS:
MLS from an ALA accredited library school with at least 2 years of
experience in collection development and/or reference in a library;
knowledge of Chinese essential; commitment to quality, client-centered
services; ability to work effectively with faculty and students;
experience working with information and networked technologies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degree or equivalent experience in East Asian studies; Japanese
highly desirable; Korean useful; experience creating web pages; experience
working in an academic or research library.
To apply online see http://www.library.jhu.edu/, or send resume,
indicating job # SBSA5999 on cover letter via email to: jhu_at_alexus.com, or
fax to 1(877) 262-0646, or mail to: JHU Resume Processing Center, P.O. Box
3687, Scranton, PA 18505. Approximate starting salary range: $23,150 -
$29,030. We offer a smoke-free and drug-free environment.
Thomas M. Izbicki
Collection Development Coordinator
Eisenhower Library
Johns Hopkins University
3400 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
Telephone: 410-516-7173
Fax: 410-516-8399
Received on Mon Feb 18 2002 - 10:37:34 EST