Librarian (Japanese Art), IS-1410-12

• Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated.
• Complete a Probationary Period.
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
• The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States.  Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply.
• Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 

OVERVIEW

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Expert knowledge of library science principles, theories, and practices, including cataloging standards such as Resource Description and Access (RDA), Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC), Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Library of Congress Program for Cooperative Catalog/Name Authority Cooperative Program (PCC/NACO) , and collection management methodologies, to manage and develop specialized library collections in Japanese art, history, and culture that support NMAA research priorities and a global scholarly community.
• Advanced subject expertise in Japanese art and cultural history, sufficient to independently evaluate, select, and manage complex and specialized research materials for an academic or research library, including rare, foreign-language, and interdisciplinary resources, and to ensure their long-term relevance, integrity, and accessibility.
• Knowledge and skill to perform and oversee original and complex cataloging of Japanese-language materials, including applying standardized romanization, establishing and contributing authority records to the Name Authority Cooperative Program (NACO), and resolving complex bibliographic issues that require interpretation of national standards.
• Knowledge of collection development strategies, acquisition workflows, vendor relations, and resource management, in order to plan, evaluate, and sustain collection growth aligned with NMAA priorities and evolving research needs.
• Knowledge of library systems and automated information technologies, including integrated library systems (e.g., Horizon and Alma) and bibliographic utilities (e.g., OCLC), to gather, analyze, and manage data, produce reports, and improve access to collections.
• Knowledge of preservation principles and collection stewardship practices, including serials control, inventory management, and stacks maintenance, to ensure the physical and intellectual control of collections.
• Skill to analyze and evaluate bibliographic data, collection trends, and user needs, and to develop solutions to complex collection and access challenges.
• Skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to provide expert guidance to staff, researchers and stakeholders, and to represent the library in professional and institutional contexts.
• Skill to communicate in writing with Japanese-speaking users and vendors to provide reference consultation and acquisition communication.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and lead projects or program activities, including prioritizing work, resolving problems, and ensuring the effective delivery of library services.