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Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2006
From: Eric Glass (Columbia Univ.) <eglass_at_LAW.COLUMBIA.EDU>
Subject: Position Announcement
I would like to re-post this job announcement as the search period has
been extended.
The Arthur W. Diamond Law Library of Columbia University invites
applications and nominations for the position of Serials Librarian.
Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the Serials Librarian is
responsible for overseeing the bibliographic and physical control of
continuing resources. Essential duties of the position include:
reviewing continuing formats cataloging and record enhancement; working
closely with other units to solve problems in the maintenance of
bibliographic and check-in records; administering and managing the
Serials Unit which consists of 5 FTEs and student assistants in all
duties related to serialscontrol for over 6,000 active titles in
various media, languages and scripts. In addition, the incumbent is
expected to participate in library planning, committees and task forces
and to participate in campus, regional, and national professional
development and collaborative activities.
The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, possess superior
communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrate a strong service
orientation and an ability to work with varied user groups, be able to
function effectively in a team environment, be able to train staff in
computer applications for serials control, materials processing and
bibliographic control, and have an awareness of current trends in law
library technical services.
Requirements: MLS; demonstrated supervisory abilities and experience;
knowledge of bibliographic classification systems and cataloging rules;
experience with the serials marketplace; experience with library
computer systems, some knowledge of the nature of academia; working
knowledge of two foreign languages.
Preferred qualifications: professional experience working with serials
in a major research or law library; working knowledge of additional
foreign languages; experience with the US GPO and UN depository
systems, some knowledge of the law or of the law serials trade.
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Excellent
benefits include assistance with University housing and tuition
exemption for self and family.
One of the world's leading research universities, Columbia provides
outstanding opportunities to work and grow in a unique intellectual
community. Set in the Morningside Heights academic village, Columbia
also presents the unmatched dynamism, diversity and cultural richness
of New York City. The University Libraries, grounded in collections of
remarkable depth and breadth, are also building extensive electronic
resources and services. The Libraries at Columbia are committed to
collegiality, professionalism, innovation and leadership.
For immediate consideration, please e-mail your resume to
libjobs2_at_columbia.edu and list the names, addresses and phone numbers
of three references. You may also mail your resume to Human Resources
Office, Box 18 Butler Library MC 1104, Columbia University, 535 West
114th Street, New York, NY 10027. Your cover letter must specify Job
Search # 70105017 and include your e-mail address. Screening of
applications will begin immediately; search will remain open at least
30 days from date of posting.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/services/jobs/law/70103013.law.html
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