East Asian Languages Cataloging Associate

* Coordinate with the Collections, Metadata, and Resource Sharing (CMRS) division on all facets of bibliographic control of Asian Library materials.
* Coordinate with the Digital Initiatives and Production Unit on digitization of and metadata creation for Asian Library materials.
* Coordinate with the Digital Scholarship Unit on data services and digital scholarship related projects for Asian Library materials, including dissemination efforts such as print and digital publishing.
* Coordinate with the Special Collections and Archives on Aeon (patron registration and request system) requests of Asian Library special collections materials, and coordinate the flow of materials in and out of the Asian Library.
* Coordinate with Resource Sharing and Materials Handling Unit for access to Asian Library materials, stacks maintenance and other collection management projects such as shelf reading, inventory, shifting, and related tasks.
* Participate in library-wide activities by leading and serving on teams, committees, and task forces.
* Participate as an active and engaged team member by attending Asian Library meetings to discuss priorities and assist with solutions and by contributing to Asian Library planning and goal setting in support of the Library’s strategic initiatives and priorities. Support and assist the Head of the Asian Library, the Special Collections Operations Coordinator and the Head of Cataloging and Metadata in training for student employees assigned to cataloging Asian language resources and related projects
* Assist in Asian Library’s program and events such as exhibitions, outreach and donor relations creating topic/subject specific title lists based on cataloging records, and cataloging specific titles as appropriate when needed.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
* Proficiency in one of the East Asian languages, preferably Chinese.
* Knowledge of cataloging standards, including RDA and AACR
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* Familiarity with library systems, including OCLC WMS and OCLC Connexion.
* Knowledge of  metadata standards and schemes.
* Understanding of preservation and dissemination practices for rare books and archival collections.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Ability to do detail-oriented work.
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
* Fluency in written and spoken English.
* Demonstrated technical aptitude.
* Experience with rare book and archival collection digitization projects.
* Experience in performing original cataloging of materials in formats including print, electronic, three-dimensional objects, technology, and games.
* Experience in digitization and dissemination of information resources.
* Bibliographical proficiency in Japanese and Korean.
* Advanced degree in East Asian Studies This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, The Claremont Colleges Services will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.

TCCS reserves the right to modify job duties or assign additional duties as needed.

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