Librarian; Japanese Art) Smithsonian Libraries and Archives

This position is located within the National Museum of Asian Art (NMAA) Library, Smithsonian Libraries and Archives (SLA), Undersecretary for Science and Research, Smithsonian Institution (SI). Co-administered by NMAA and SLA, the position is located within the NMAA.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide reference assistance and research services in art and art history, with a focus on Japanese art and culture, to a diverse clientele of museum staff and external researchers. Key responsibilities include acquisitions, cataloging, overseeing interlibrary loan services and circulation duties, and conducting collection maintenance, digitization projects, outreach initiatives, and management of interns, student workers, and volunteers.

Additional functions include collection development and maintenance, preservation, budget management and monitoring, and facilities oversight.

The position requires full professional proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Japanese to carry out library services and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Please feel free to share this opportunity with colleagues who may have an interest in Japanese art librarianship and special collections.

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