East Asian Studies Liaison Librarian
Phase2 Technology, Austin, TX, United States
East Asian Studies Liaison Librarian
Responsibilities
Oversee collection development and content management activities related to East Asian Studies. Represent UT Austin by working with other East Asian libraries/collections for consortium/cooperative purchasing of electronic and print materials.
Provide research consultation and reference assistance to faculty, students and the community in the fields of East Asian Studies and at all stages of the research lifecycle. Maintain expertise in the academic fields of East Asian Studies, including in both Chinese and Japanese.
Establish and maintain relationships within UTL and the community of scholars and researchers related to East Asian Studies. Serve as primary library contact for faculty and graduate students in the fields of East Asian Studies.
Participate in committees and scholarly activities to further the mission of UTL. Keep up with trends and developments in librarianship and participate in professional development opportunities related to East Asian Studies.
Conduct information literacy instruction sessions and develop content for East Asia-specific LibGuides, course management systems, and social media.
Required Qualifications
PhD in History with a specialization in East Asian Studies, a closely related field, or foreign equivalent.
Specialization in and thorough knowledge of the history and cultures of East Asia.
Fluency in Chinese and Japanese (reading and other bibliographic linguistic literacy).
Work experience in an academic library.
Ability to communicate effectively in person & across multiple media (speaking, writing, in-person, and online), including professional communication in English, Chinese, and Japanese.
Demonstrated knowledge of the historical and contemporary publishing landscape for East Asian Studies.
Experience in digital humanities & scholarly communication.
Experience providing in-person and online instruction in an academic setting.
Salary Range
$75,067
Working Conditions
Typical office and library environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
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Responsibilities
Oversee collection development and content management activities related to East Asian Studies. Represent UT Austin by working with other East Asian libraries/collections for consortium/cooperative purchasing of electronic and print materials.
Provide research consultation and reference assistance to faculty, students and the community in the fields of East Asian Studies and at all stages of the research lifecycle. Maintain expertise in the academic fields of East Asian Studies, including in both Chinese and Japanese.
Establish and maintain relationships within UTL and the community of scholars and researchers related to East Asian Studies. Serve as primary library contact for faculty and graduate students in the fields of East Asian Studies.
Participate in committees and scholarly activities to further the mission of UTL. Keep up with trends and developments in librarianship and participate in professional development opportunities related to East Asian Studies.
Conduct information literacy instruction sessions and develop content for East Asia-specific LibGuides, course management systems, and social media.
Required Qualifications
PhD in History with a specialization in East Asian Studies, a closely related field, or foreign equivalent.
Specialization in and thorough knowledge of the history and cultures of East Asia.
Fluency in Chinese and Japanese (reading and other bibliographic linguistic literacy).
Work experience in an academic library.
Ability to communicate effectively in person & across multiple media (speaking, writing, in-person, and online), including professional communication in English, Chinese, and Japanese.
Demonstrated knowledge of the historical and contemporary publishing landscape for East Asian Studies.
Experience in digital humanities & scholarly communication.
Experience providing in-person and online instruction in an academic setting.
Salary Range
$75,067
Working Conditions
Typical office and library environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
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