Library Specialist of Japanese Language
About The Position
The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Library Specialist of Japanese Language. To ensure your application information is captured in our official files for immediate access to your resume, you must apply to http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu and in the key word search box, indicate Requisition #107763 A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration. About Stanford University's Hoover Institution: The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace is a public policy research center devoted to the advanced study of economics, politics, history, and political economy-both domestic and foreign-as well as international affairs. Founded in 1919 by Herbert Hoover before he became the thirty-first president of the United States, the Institution began as a repository of historical material gathered at the end of World War I. The library and archives have grown to be among the largest private repositories of documents on twentieth-century political and economic history. Over time the Institution expanded its mission from collecting archival material to conducting advanced research on contemporary history and economics and applying this scholarship to current public policy challenges. With its eminent scholars and world-renowned library and archives, the Hoover Institution seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all humanity. A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration. JOB PURPOSE: Make materials of both physical and digital Japanese and overseas Japanese library and archival materials discoverable and accessible.
Requirements
- Two-year college degree plus one or more years of experience in an academic library, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- Experience with relevant aspects of library operations including understanding of contemporary library practices, trends and emerging technologies.
- Demonstrated understanding of the broad scope of library operations with ability to understand how their role interacts with the rest of the organization.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and negotiate issues with people from different parts of the library.
- Ability to identify challenges and opportunities, engage others in their resolution and recommend appropriate courses of action.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate online resources in terms of content quality, functionality and user interface issues.
- Ability to independently perform complex job functions such as collection management reviews, preparation of major exhibits, developing policies for business practices.
- Consistent display of strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated bibliographic expertise or basic managerial/supervisory skills.
Nice To Haves
- High proficiency of reading and writing Japanese
- Strong skills in Google Docs and Google Sheets
- Proficient knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro
- Ability to explore and learn new digital tools
- Knowledge of Japanese history preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide basic reference assistance.
- Perform routine circulation functions, such as charges, discharges, and holds.
- Perform routine catalog maintenance, receiving, and/or copy cataloging Japanese-language materials.
- Compile basic container lists or indexes of primarily Japanese-language archival materials.
- Collect and maintain library statistics; may produce reports for management.
- Perform quality check of the digital collections.
- Create machine-generated text for digital collections and edit it.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
