{"id":10570,"date":"2026-10-28T18:57:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T22:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastasianlib.org\/newsite\/?p=10570"},"modified":"2026-10-28T18:57:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T22:57:32","slug":"stanford-university-assistant-librarian-for-japanese-collections-and-engagement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eastasianlib.org\/newsite\/stanford-university-assistant-librarian-for-japanese-collections-and-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Stanford University: Assistant Librarian for Japanese Collections and Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Stanford Libraries seeks a full-time Assistant Librarian for Japanese Collections and Engagement (ALJCE) to join the East Asia Library.\u00a0The Libraries values<\/a> are rooted in a commitment of mutual respect, the idea that every member of the staff has something to contribute, and that learning is constant. We seek a team member who is ready to share their skills and perspectives.<\/p>\n

About\u00a0Stanford\u00a0Libraries:<\/h3>\n

Stanford University Libraries are a dynamic network of resources, spaces and subject experts assembled with the mission to stimulate intellectual curiosity, sustain academic research and support teaching and learning. With over 12 million items, 50 subject specialists and 20 campus libraries, the opportunities for contributing to and transforming scholarship are infinite. \u00a0By joining Stanford University Libraries, you will become a part of a vibrant, learning community of dedicated professionals who are committed to the important work of advancing scholarship.<\/p>\n

About\u00a0the\u00a0Position:<\/h3>\n

Under the direction of the Director of the East Asia Library, the Assistant Librarian for Japanese Collections and Engagement is responsible for the development of the general collection of Japanese language materials, online guides for Japanese resources, and general reference and instruction (50%) as well as developing and implementing programming for increasing community engagement, including student-facing events, exhibits, and public tours (50%). \u00a0ALJCE\u2019s time is devoted to upkeep and expansion of the Japanese collection and deepening community engagement with EAL collections and spaces. Scholars and librarians with expertise in Japanese language, academic interest in areas covered by Stanford faculty (literature, colonial empire, geography, etc.), and enthusiasm for expanding the reach of EAL programming are invited to apply.<\/p>\n

The East Asia Library (EAL), one of twenty libraries and centers that make up Stanford University Libraries, serves as the primar location for Stanford’s extensive Chinese, Japanese, and Korean collections. \u00a0With over 780,000 print volumes and more than 800,000 online volumes of books and journals in these Asian languages, EAL\u2019s collections are extensive, encompassing archives\u00a0and special collections, government documents, media, newspapers, and other unique materials. Over the years, EAL has become a vital academic hub at Stanford\u2014supporting scholarship, teaching, and community engagement across Chinese, Japanese, and Korean studies, and increasingly serving as a key campus resource for Asian American\u00a0history\u00a0and\u00a0experience.\u00a0EAL\u2019s\u00a0impact\u00a0is\u00a0ever\u00a0present\u00a0across\u00a0campus,\u00a0as\u00a0is\u00a0visible\u00a0in its active use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n