August 14, 2023

New Positions Announced

A new role for UW Libraries and interim positions for Tateuchi East Asia Library

*Post updated August 14, 2023 

The UW Libraries has established a new position of Director, Global Engagement for UW Libraries. This position is responsible for international stakeholder engagement, helping to guide sponsored projects that increase the outreach and engagement efforts of the UW Libraries. This position reports to the Dean of Libraries and will work closely with colleagues across the libraries and UW including international studies and other departments to further global partnerships.  

We are pleased to announce that effective July 31, 2023, Dr. Zhijia Shen has been appointed to this new role. Dr. Shen’s experience working with donors and granting agencies, outreach to the broader community, as well as in fostering international partnerships, makes her an excellent fit for this position to help extend the reach and impact of the Libraries and of the university in supporting global research. 

We are also pleased to announce that Hyokyoung Yi, UW Libraries’ Korea studies librarian, will step in as interim director for the Tateuchi East Asia Library. Hyokyoung has over 20 years experience with the Tateuchi East Asia Library, including a decade of leading public services, and she brings extremely relevant experiences and skills as interim director.

Lucy Li has been appointed as the temporary China studies librarian and member of the UW Libraries Arts and Humanities Liaison Team. Lucy recently received dual Master’s degrees in China Studies and Library and Information Science from the University of Washington. She has worked in the Tateuchi East Asia Library as a student and as a staff member.

The international search for a new director will begin later this fall. The process of filling existing open positions is ongoing and will enable the library to resume its regular hours in the fall.  At this time, the Tateuchi East Asia Library. remains open following the existing summer  hours of operation.

For questions regarding research questions or operations, contact us. Subject and language-specific questions will be directed to the appropriate subject librarian.

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