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Non-Roman Script Languages Team Leader
Princeton University
Non-Roman Script Languages Team Leader
Princeton University
| Princeton University The East Asian and Near Eastern library holdings at Princeton are long-established and world-class collections which include print, digital, video and other formats along with extensive rare book and manuscript materials. The collections cover a broad range of subjects with an overall emphasis on history, literature, art and religion. Princeton University Library is seeking candidates to lead a newly-combined team of professional experts and highly-skilled support staff in the creation and management of metadata critical to the effective use of the Library's collections.For more information about these two collections: https://library.princeton.edu/eastasian/about https://libguides.princeton.edu/NECollections/home The successful candidate will:*supervise, motivate, and provide ongoing staff development for the professional librarians and paraprofessional bibliographic specialists responsible for cataloging in East Asian and Near Eastern languages*collaboratively develop Cataloging and Metadata Service's overall metadata program within the Team Leaders Group*explore and implement new technologies, standards, and workflows in innovative ways to improve turn-around time and enhance user services*provide traditional cataloging, create and repurpose metadata for the digital library and other uses, curate the catalog *collaborate with library staff across the system on digital projects and non-roman script language catalog-related needs*maintain awareness of peer operations and best practices through professional involvementThe Princeton University Library is one of the world's leading research libraries. It employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional and support staff working in a large central library, 9 specialized branches, and 3 storage facilities. The Library supports a diverse community of 5,200 undergraduates, 2,800 graduate students, 1,200 faculty members, and many visiting scholars. Holdings include more than 10 million printed volumes, 5 million manuscripts, 2 million non-print items, and extensive collections of digital text, data, and images. More information: http://library.princeton.edu/Qualifications:Required: MLS combined with an academic background in either East Asian or Middle Eastern studies; or an advanced degree in East Asian or Middle Eastern studies with an emphasis on a relevant language, literature, culture, and history; strong reading knowledge in one of the team's primary languages (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Persian, Hebrew); fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills; 3 years of supervisory experience; familiarity with encoding and searching issues for non-roman scripts; cataloging experience in an academic library.Strongly preferred: Knowledge of Arabic or Chinese, including their library romanization systems; reading knowledge of more than one of the team's primary languages.Preferred: Experience mapping data for re-use; familiarity with linked data concepts and standards; experience with workflow and project planning.The successful candidate will be appointed to an appropriate rank depending upon qualifications and experience. Applications will be accepted only from the AHIRE website: http://dof.princeton.edu/academicjobs and must include a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references with full contact information. This position is subject to the University's background check policy. PI118951179
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Internal Number: 118951179
About Princeton University
Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation's service and in the service of all nations. Chartered in 1746, Princeton is the fourth-oldest college in the United States. Princeton is an independent, coeducational, nondenominational institution that provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and engineering.As a world-renowned research university, Princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels of distinction in the discovery and transmission of knowledge and understanding. At the same time, Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching.Today, more than 1,100 faculty members instruct approximately 5,200 undergraduate students and 2,600 graduate students. The University's generous financial aid program ensures that talented students from all economic backgrounds can afford a Princeton education.
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