Chinese Studies Librarian (Librarian I/II/III; Permanent Status Stream)

at  University of Toronto

Job Tittle: Chinese Studies Librarian (Librarian I/II/III; Permanent Status Stream)
Date Posted: 04/09/2024
Closing Date: 05/09/2024
Req ID: 36911
Job Category: Librarian - Permanent Status Stream
Faculty/Division: East Asian Library
Department: East Asian Library
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree from an accredited Master’s level program in library and information studies
• Demonstrated commitment to integrating best practices and values of inclusivity, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility
• Knowledge of the history, politics, literatures and cultures of China and its surrounding region and of Chinese Canadian studies
• Knowledge of trends in East Asian librarianship, the Chinese publishing industry, book trades, and the latest developments in Chinese resource publication
• Knowledge of collection development practices for both print and electronic resources
• Knowledge of and ability to apply current cataloguing schemas and standards (i.e., RDA, LCSH, LC classification, MARC21)
• Familiarity with area studies librarianship, rare books, and special collections
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Chinese and English
• Proficiency in modern and pre-modern Chinese, including traditional Chinese and simplified Chinese, as well as the Chinese Romanization system (Pinyin)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, presentation, and communication skills
• Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, and ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Commitment to user-centered services and to ongoing service improvement
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will preferably have:

• An advanced degree in a discipline related to Chinese Studies
• Experience working in an academic library is an asset
• Experience in building and maintaining academic/research library collections
• Experience in original cataloguing and authority control in an academic or research library setting; as well as experience cataloguing rare books/special collections material
• Knowledge of digital methods
• Knowledge of Wade-Giles Romanization

Please refer the Job description for details