The North American Coordinating Council on Japanese Library Resources' Junior Japanese Studies Librarians Professional Training Seminar will take place at Harvard University August 18th to 23rd, 2002. Part of the NCC's new series of training initiatives, the seminar is supported by generous funding from the Japan Foundation, the Northeast Asian Council of the AAS, and Harvard's Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies. Travel grants and other funding opportunities for trainees are outlined in Applying for Financial Support. The seminar is also co-sponsored by the Harvard-Yenching Library, where many of the sessions will take place.
The NCC's Junior Japanese Studies Librarians Professional Training Seminar will provide intensive training in all aspects of Japanese Studies Librarianship, including:
To insure optimal interaction among trainees and lecturers and to develop the relationships upon which good mentoring ties can grow, enrollment is limited to 15.
Completed applications (an original and four copies) with all supporting documents must be received by May 31, 2002, at the NCC's offices at 217 Varick Road, Newton, MA 02468. Notification will be made to successful candidates by June 20, 2002. For information please contact NCC Executive Director Victoria Bestor at vbestor@fas.harvard.edu, or one of the NCC's Junior Japanese Studies Librarians Training Committee Co-Chairs: NCC Chair Sachie Noguchi noguchi@pitt.edu or Kuniko Yamada McVey kmcvey@fas.harvard.edu. Application Guidelines for The North American Coordinating Council On Japanese Library Resources' Junior Japanese Studies Librarians Professional Training Seminar
The NCC's Junior Japanese Studies Librarians Professional Training Seminar is open to all qualified junior librarians currently working in a Japan-related position within an academic institution or research library located outside Japan. Applicants should possess a masters of library or information science degree (MLS-MIS) or its equivalent and/or an advanced degree in Japanese Studies.
Most instructional sessions will be taught in English with some hands-on training taught in Japanese, therefore applicants must have a high degree of fluency in both languages. Candidates are expected to continue their career in the field of Japanese Studies librarianship for at least five years after completing the program. Preference will be given to more junior librarians and years of service may vary depending on the types and levels of position(s) held. Those working all or part of their time in support staff or non-professional positions are particularly encouraged to apply to better develop the full range of skills and knowledge required of a Japanese Studies librarian. Otherwise qualified individuals not currently employed in Japan-related positions, and those now completing an MLS/MIS degree who are otherwise fully qualified, may apply providing they can demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a career in the field, and will be admitted only on a space available basis.
Completed applications (an original and four copies) with all supporting documents must be received by May 31, 2002, at the NCC's offices at 217 Varick Road, Newton, MA 02468. Notification will be made to successful candidates by June 20, 2002. Successful candidates must accept enrollment by June 30th, 2002 and a non-refundable registration fee of $25 must accompany acceptance. Questions should be sent to Executive Director Victoria Bestor at vbestor@fas.harvard.edu, or one of the NCC's Junior Japanese Studies Librarians Training Committee Co-Chairs: NCC Chair Sachie Noguchi noguchi@pitt.edu or Kuniko Yamada McVey kmcvey@fas.harvard.edu.