The University of Maryland Libraries are seeking dynamic and innovative
applicants for the position of Curator of the Gordon W. Prange Collection and
Librarian for East Asian Studies.

  
The successful candidate will create and implement a vision for the Gordon W.
Prange Collection, a world-renown special collection of rare and archival
materials that constitutes the most comprehensive collection of Japanese
language publications issued in Japan during the post-World War II period of
1945-1949. The Prange Collection encompasses over 1.7 million items
representing virtually everything published in Japan during this period. The
University of Maryland Libraries, in partnership with the National Diet
Library of Japan, have engaged in large-scale microfilming and digitization
projects to preserve and improve access to this historically significant and
unique collection. Project funders have included the National Endowment for
the Humanities, the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership and the
Nippon Foundation.

  
The Curator/Librarian will also be responsible for East Asian studies
materials in the Libraries' general collection, which includes over 80,000
monographs, periodicals and reference works in Chinese, Japanese and Korean
languages. Particular strengths include humanities and social sciences with an
emphasis on Chinese and Japanese history and culture in support of the
research and curricular needs of faculty and students in East Asian Studies.
The Curator/Librarian will develop a robust program of collection development,
research services, digitization, outreach, and scholarly activity to support
these collections.

  
In addition, the successful candidate will not only manage these collections
and related services, but will also be a scholar with an active program of
print and digital research based in the Prange and East Asia Collections. For
the full job announcement and position description, please go to
[http://www.lib.umd.edu/hr/employment-opportunities/staff-faculty-
positions](http://www.lib.umd.edu/hr/employment-opportunities/staff-faculty-
positions).

  
Position is appointed to Librarian Faculty Ranks as established by the
University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Rank at appointment is based
on the successful applicant's experience and relevant credentials. For
additional information, consult the following website:
[http://www.president.umd.edu/policies/ii-
100B.html](http://www.president.umd.edu/policies/ii-100B.html).

  
**APPLICATIONS**:  
Electronic applications required. Please apply online at
[https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/22149](https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/22149).
An application consists of a cover letter which includes
the source of advertisement, a resume, and names/e-mail addresses of three
references. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted
until Monday, November 18, 2013. The University of Maryland, College Park,
actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not
discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex,
color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry
or national origin, marital status, genetic information, political
affiliation, or gender identity and expression. Minorities
and women are encouraged to apply.



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