THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LIBRARY
KOREAN STUDIES LIBARIAN, 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 over 600,000 volumes. Chinese, Japanese and Korean materials are the primary focuses of the collection which also includes Tibetan and Mongolian resources and Western-language materials on East Asia. Acquisitions are primarily in the areas of East Asian humanities, social sciences, and law. The staff of the East Asian Collection consists of 5 professional, 1 exempt, 6 clerical, and 6 FTE student members. The University of Chicago Library includes over 7 million print volumes and a wide variety of full-text electronic books and journals.
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 Chicagos faculty and students; manage the acquisitions budget; provide reference services, bibliographical instruction, and database services for the Korean collection; develop and manage web-based information on Korean resources and services; represent the collection at professional meetings including cooperative programs and/or projects; work closely with the Head of the technical services operations, 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. Good knowledge of
AACRIIR, LCSH and classification system, bibliographic utilities
and MARC format is also very important. 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. A strong interest in the application of
information technologies 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 & 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.
Application:
Should include resume and names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Review of application will begin upon receipt. Applications received by November 15, 2003 will be assured consideration. Application by e-mail is strongly encouraged. Please send to personnel@lib.uchicago.edu to the attention of Denise Weintraub. Applications may also be mailed to the Personnel Office, The University of Chicago Library, 1100 East 57th Stree #210t, Chicago, Illinois 60637. EOE/AA.