Title: Librarian II (Okinawan Studies Librarian)
Position Number: 0070282
Hiring Unit: UHM, Library Services
Location: Hamilton Library, Asia Collection
Date Posted: June 15, 2022
Closing Date: Continuous - application review begins July 20,
2022
Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and
experience
Monthly Type: 11 Month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Other Conditions: To begin approximately October 2022, subject to
position clearance and/or availability of funds.
Duties and Responsibilities
The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Library seeks an innovative,
collaborative, and service-oriented librarian to join a team of
library and information professionals. Under the general direction
of the Asia Collection Department Chair, the Librarian for Okinawan
Studies will work collaboratively to lead in collection development
and management of all materials in all formats related to Okinawan
studies, provide research assistance, and library instruction. In
addition, the librarian will liaise with the Center for Okinawan
Studies (COS) to initiate national and international resource
sharing collaborations, international symposia, rare materials
preservation, restoration and digitization, web site development,
and fundraising and outreach with the Okinawan community.
Provide professional reference service (in-person and virtual)
to faculty, students, and the general public.
Provide in-depth personal consultation to researchers and
students.
Work collegially with the other area studies librarians in the
Asia Collection, actively engage in departmental affairs, and
participate in library-wide activities.
Offer specialized bibliographic instruction to students in
Asian Studies and Okinawan Studies and participate with others in
meeting the broader instruction needs of the library in a variety
of modalities (i.e. face-to-face, virtual, online, etc.) to promote
strong critical thinking skills.
Work in cooperation with other Asia Collection librarians and
the teaching faculty to develop tailored instruction programs and
prepare specialized bibliographic guides in print and online to aid
in instruction.
Collection development including and not limited to examining
newly published material in all formats related to Okinawa in
humanities and social science subject areas and deciding which
publication to purchase or make available for the library.
Knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of the collection and
teaching and research interests at the University of Hawai‘i are
essential to performing this task.
Provide consultation and assistance to technical services with
processing materials from and about Ryukyus and Okinawa.
Work with Okinawan/Japanese publishers and maintain knowledge
about Okinawan/Japanese publishing trends.
Work collaboratively with the Japanese Studies Librarian on
projects and collections that overlap and intersect.
When the Japanese Studies Librarian is absent or the position
is unfilled, oversee the Japanese Studies collection, liaise with
the Center for Japanese Studies, and provide research support to
Japanese Studies students, faculty, and scholars.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with
students, faculty, staff, donors, and the general community.
Participate at the national and international level with other
area specialists and in consortia.
Keep abreast of recent developments in information
technology.
Should be competent in web page development and maintenance,
and knowledgeable about digitization and its application in
libraries.
Maintain a productive attitude and enthusiasm for an innovative
and changing environment.
Librarians have faculty status and must meet requirements for
tenure and promotion including professional development, research,
and service.
Librarian II Minimum Qualifications
ALA accredited MLS or equivalent by the start date.
Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills in
Japanese and English.
Desirable Qualifications
A working knowledge of the Okinawan/Ryukyuan languages or
dialects.
Research experience and/or course work in a subject related to
Japanese or Okinawan studies.
Ability to read classical Japanese and understand pre-modern
Japanese materials.
Demonstrated creativity in program or project development.
Demonstrated understanding of issues related to area-focused
collections in an academic library.
Knowledge of publishing and book trade.
Knowledge in the provision of area studies reference;
collection development and management; and instruction in an
academic library.
Knowledge of issues and trends in information technology for
academic libraries.
Knowledge of library acquisitions and management, and technical
processing.
Evidence of participation in international, national, or
regional professional associations.
Understanding of preparing and managing budgets.
Demonstrated experience in creating or designing web pages
and/or digital collections related to Asia, Area Studies, Japan or
Okinawa.
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you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, CV, names and
contact information (including email addresses) of 3 professional
references, and official transcripts (copies acceptable; however,
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