{"id":414,"date":"2013-08-01T01:30:01","date_gmt":"2013-08-01T01:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cocis.simmons.edu\/sites\/blog\/2013\/08\/01\/_librarian_the_japan_foundation_los_angeles_ca\/"},"modified":"2013-08-01T01:30:01","modified_gmt":"2013-08-01T01:30:01","slug":"_librarian_the_japan_foundation_los_angeles_ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cocis.simmons.edu\/sites\/blog\/2013\/08\/01\/_librarian_the_japan_foundation_los_angeles_ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Librarian, The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles CA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>?Librarian Position Open<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (JFLA), seeks a friendly, innovative and enthusiastic librarian to be responsible for providing library and research services, maintaining the information center and its collections, and conducting outreach programs utilizing our information center&#8217;s collection.<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>[JOB TITLE]: Librarian<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>[HOURS]:? 35 hours per week. Assignment hours include both evening and weekend shifts based on the needs of JFLA<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>[REPORTS TO]: Deputy Director<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>[SALARY RANGE]:Commensurate with experience<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>[JOB DESCRIPTION]<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>1.???????????? Provide hospitality to JFLA patrons and visitors<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>2.???????????? Provide library services in response to the needs of information center users<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>3.???????????? Plan and coordinate outreach programs utilizing the collection of the information center with outside organizations<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>4.???????????? Plan and coordinate events for information center users and local community<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>5.???????????? Maintain the organization of information center materials<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>6.???????????? Provide effective access to information center collections and resources by maintaining the catalog of materials<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>7.???????????? Manage the planning, administrative, and budgetary functions of the information center<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>8.???????????? Perform other related duties assigned by Director or Deputy Director<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>[QUALIFICATIONS]: BA or BS degree required, plus three years of library experience or relevant information and public service experience.? Area studies MA or MLIS desirable but not required.? <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>[VISA SUPPORT]: Available<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>[REQUIREMENTS]:<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>1.????????????????? Native level English and business level Japanese language skills<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>2.????????????????? A passion for customer service<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>3.????????????????? Excellent organizational skills<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>4.????????????????? Willingness to work and share in a team environment<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>5.????????????????? Strong motivation to serve others, and work to benefit international society and culture<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>6.????????????????? The ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>7.????????????????? Must have the ability to quickly learn new information technology systems and then be able to train other staff members on those systems<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>8.????????????????? Expertise in Library management and online research<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>9.????????????????? Broad knowledge and interest in Japanese society and culture<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>10.???????????? Basic accounting skills<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>[To Apply]: Please send a resume and cover letter, accompanied by a letter of recommendation from someone who has worked with you, via email to <a href=\"mailto:yasuko_yokota@jflalc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">yasuko_yokota@jflalc.org<\/a> with &#8220;Librarian&#8221; in the subject line by Friday, August 16, 2013. No phone calls please. This position is open until filled.<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>?Librarian Position Open The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (JFLA), seeks a friendly, innovative and enthusiastic librarian to be responsible for providing library and research services, maintaining the information center and its collections, and conducting outreach programs utilizing our information center&#8217;s collection. [JOB TITLE]: Librarian [HOURS]:? 35 hours per week. 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