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5. November 2024

Join the DIJ team as librarian (application deadline: 1 December)

We are recruiting one librarian for our DIJ library. Tasks include general library duties, managing e-resources, research assistance/consultation and library usage instruction to researchers, and the acquisition of books and periodicals from domestic and international publishers. We welcome applications from qualified candidates with a university degree, librarian qualification, at least five years of experience in library service, experience in cataloging materials in English and in using e-resources, such as databases e-books/journals, and internet. The successful candidate should be able and willing to run the library as sole librarian. Applicants must be fluent in English and in Japanese, and preferably German. They must either have Japanese nationality or otherwise be in possession of a Japanese working visa. The employment would be first on a two-year basis, preferably starting on March 1, 2025, with the option of a permanent position thereafter, if certain conditions are met. Individuals interested in this position are invited to submit a cover letter stating their motivation for this position and CV in English via our online application system no later than December 1, 2024. Please see the full job advertisement in English and in Japanese