Assistant Librarian — Japanese Collections & Engagement

Stanford Reglab; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University Libraries seeks a full-time Assistant Librarian for Japanese Collections and Engagement in the East Asia Library. The role splits time between building the Japanese language collection, creating online guides, and delivering high-level reference services, alongside designing and executing engaging programming for students and the community.

The position emphasizes collaboration with faculty, students, and staff, and involves exhibitions, tours, and outreach across campus.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in East Asian studies or related field. Library science/museum studies is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Japanese language, history, literature and culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain general Japanese language collection (physical and electronic).
• Create online guides and provide high-level reference services.
• Plan and implement engagement programs, student events, exhibits, and tours.
• Coordinate outreach to increase the East Asia Library’s visibility and user base.
• Organize and curate exhibits, both physical and digital, including metadata work.

Skills

Japanese studies knowledge

Expert reference assistance

Event planning

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Advanced degree in East Asian studies

Library science/museum studies preferred

Job description

Stanford University Libraries seeks a full-time Assistant Librarian for Japanese Collections and Engagement in the East Asia Library. The role splits time between building the Japanese language collection, creating online guides, and delivering high-level reference services, alongside designing and executing engaging programming for students and the community.

The position emphasizes collaboration with faculty, students, and staff, and involves exhibitions, tours, and outreach across campus.