This is a permanent, full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week. Due to the nature of duties involved, the post doesn't support remote or home working You will have excellent knowledge of Chinese language (written and spoken) and literature, ability to read classical Chinese, a working knowledge of Korean language and experience of print and electronic resources for the academic study of Chinese and Korean, with genuine enthusiasm for the discipline. Practical experience of library work or other information support at a relevant level within an academic (or similar) environment is also essential. You will have an in-depth understanding of researcher and student information needs, and of the activities, discourse, approaches and scholarly communication patterns in the relevant academic disciplines. A professional library qualification is desirable. You will develop electronic and print collections in your area/s of responsibility, subject to budgetary constraint, and manage and maintain online research guides and channels of communication. You will liaise with and provide research support (provision of advice, assistance and training) for the students and staff in the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and the School of Global and Area Studies, promote information and digital literacies, and develop, manage and interpret the Library's Chinese and Korean Studies collections. You will have day-to-day oversight of the KB Chen China Centre Library, in liaison with the Head of the East Asia Section, and you will line-manage a small team in delivery of high-quality frontline services to the University and external readers. As a key member of the East Asia Section management team, you will initiate and implement ongoing development of the services and collections in the East Asia Section, including information and digital lit You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.Job Summary
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