Librarian

POSITION                            

Librarian

DEPARTMENT                   

Library

POSITION TYPE                

Part-time

DURATION OF CONTRACT

6 months (January 1 2027 through June 30, 2027)

LOCATION                          

City Campus (Sangen-jaya station)

*Commuting primarily to City Campus with some work at Hillside Center (Mizonokuchi station) depending on operational needs.

REPORT TO                        

Vice President for Digital Education & Learning Resources

WORK HOURS                   

19 hours per week: Hours may vary depending on operational need.

LIBRARY OPERATING HOURS 

Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 23:00

Friday: 08:30 – 22:00

Saturday: 11:00 – 17:00

Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 17:00

SHIFT SCHEDULE

Shift schedule will be determined based on operational needs per semester. Once set at the beginning of a semester, then the weekly schedule will remain consistent to the end of the semester.

VISA REQUIREMENT

Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is not able to sponsor a visa for this position.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with experience. Commuting allowance and Japanese social insurance.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION

Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is seeking a part-time librarian to join our library team in supporting teaching, learning, and research within a vibrant, international academic community. The librarian will help students develop research skills and connect students and faculty with resources that support their academic work.

The position is for up to 19 hours per week, with responsibilities including assigned service desk shifts, library instruction sessions, and one-on-one research consultations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

As part of the library team, this librarian will contribute to the following activities:

• Provide in-person and online reference and research assistance to students, faculty, and staff.
• Plan and deliver library instruction sessions, workshops, and orientations.
• Provide one-on-one research consultations.
• Help students develop research, information literacy, and source-evaluation skills.
• Work assigned library service desk shifts.
• Assist with circulation and general library operations as needed.
• Participate in library projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience providing reference or research assistance in an academic library or similar environment.
• Experience delivering library instruction, workshops, or classroom presentations both in-person and online.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students and faculty from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds.
• Familiarity with academic databases, online research tools, citation practices, and information literacy instruction.
• Professional-level English proficiency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience working in a university or college library.
• Experience supporting undergraduate research and first-year students.
• Possess a Paraprofessional Library Technology certificate
• Experience in a similar role in academic library environments
• Japanese proficiency (spoken and written)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This position requires the physical capability necessary for typical library work, including prolonged periods of standing or sitting, and occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, or lifting light to moderate materials. Duties also include operating library and office equipment, which requires repetitive hand movements and the use of a computer keyboard.

The work environment is primarily within the library and includes regular interaction with students, faculty, and staff. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Required application materials to be submitted:

1. cover letter,
2. resume or c.v.,
3. contact information for two references.

Only those applicants who make it past the initial review will be contacted.

Temple University, Japan Campus is committed to equal employment, and to increase diversity and inclusivity in both its community and curricula. All qualified applicants shall have full and equal consideration for employment. The university does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. Candidates who can contribute to the institution's goals are strongly encouraged to apply.