Korean Acquisitions Assistant

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline your knowledge, skills, and experiences that are relevant to this position. Submit both the cover letter and resume as one file (due to our system limitations). For questions about this posting or to request accommodations, please contact [email protected].

Job Summary

The Korean Acquisitions Assistant is primarily responsible for two categories: acquisitions and copy cataloging.

Acquisition-related activities for all formats of Korean language materials.

As the Korean Acquisitions Assistant, you will receive all formats of Korean language materials including monographs, serials, visual materials, musical scores, and maps. You will prepare orders, prepare invoices for payment, and handle other acquisitions-related matters to support research in Korean Studies.

You will also perform copy cataloging for newly acquired Korean language printed materials including monographs and materials that are part of standing orders, and update holdings and perform record maintenance for added volumes and serials in ALMA.

You will report to the Head of Asia Library Technical Services. This position is onsite or hybrid.

Responsibilities*

Acquisitions

• Assist the Korean Studies Librarian in the acquisition of Korean language materials (purchases and gifts; monographs and serials; firm orders and standing orders)
• Create brief MARC records in ALMA for Korean materials needed for acquisition processing
• Receive and process newly acquired Korean materials
• Prepare vendor invoices for payment
• Maintain the flow of incoming and outgoing backlog materials requiring cataloging
• Communicate with vendors to resolve any acquisition-related matters with the Korean Studies Librarian
• Train and manage student assistants
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging acquisitions/cataloging standards and attend relevant workshops or webinars

Cataloging

• Perform copy cataloging for Korean materials by searching the OCLC database for record matches and enhancing MARC records according to the relevant cataloging rules and procedures
• Work on special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• Fluency in written and spoken Korean, including Hancha (Chinese characters)
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms of English
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, either independently or as part of a team, with multiple faculty, students, and staff, with different backgrounds to achieve unit goals
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately and quickly, with the flexibility to work under frequently changing work patterns

Desired Qualifications*

• Familiarity with the McCune-Reischauer Romanization system
• Knowledge of national and international metadata standards and metadata schemas, including MARC, RDA, and other Library of Congress standards
• Experience searching bibliographic databases and using a local library automated system

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

The mode of work is on-site with a possible hybrid option at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by University Staff United, AFT Local 284, AFL-CIO, which represents Employees in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

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The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.