CDL-POSITION OPENING, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
From: "Joyce G. McDonough"
<jm86@columbia.edu>
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN FOR COLLECTIONS
Columbia University invites applications and nominations for the position
of Associate University Librarian for Collections. Columbia is one of the
world’s leading research universities and educational institutions, and
its Libraries, grounded in collections of remarkable breadth and depth,
play a recognized leadership role in advancing the learning and scholarly
mission. With a budget of over $35 million the Libraries serve 22,000
students and 2,900 faculty at several campuses through a system of 22
libraries. Current collections include 7,500,000 bound volumes and 50,000
current serials, with extensive electronic resources and outstanding
global and special collections.
Major areas of responsibility: Reporting to the Vice President for
Information Services/University Librarian, the Associate University
Librarian for Collections provides leadership and coordination for the
Libraries print and digital collections and manages a current year
materials budget of nearly $14 million. He or she participates in the
selection, training, mentoring, and evaluation of 40 librarians with
collection development responsibilities and oversees user-needs studies
and collection assessment policies and programs while maintaining strong
channels of communication with faculty. The incumbent works with access
services, preservation, and acquisitions units to improve preservation,
procurement, vendor relations, and access to the collections; coordinates
collection management policies related to off-site storage; represents
Columbia at regional, national, and international forums; and promotes
new external collaborations that strengthen the collections program. She
or he participates in activities that raise awareness, understanding, and
action in the areas of scholarly communication, information policy, and
intellectual property, and actively participates in the Libraries
development and fund-raising programs
For a full description of this position please see
www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/services/jobs.
Qualifications: We seek candidates who have demonstrated leadership
experience in coordinating and advancing a comprehensive collections
program and who understand the nature and priorities of learning and
scholarship in a major research university. Experience with managing
large budgets and projects, with publisher and vendor relations, with the
development and creation of electronic collections, with faculty and
campus outreach, and with national and international library cooperative
programs is essential. Ability to work collaboratively and with agility
in a complex organization is important, and outstanding oral and written
communication skills are critical. Knowledge of and experience with
library development programs are highly desirable. A record of
professional involvement and contribution is required. The MLS from an
ALA-accredited program or an equivalent combination of education and
experience is required. An advanced degree is highly desirable.
Set in the Morningside Heights academic village, Columbia presents the
unmatched dynamism, diversity, and cultural richness of New York City. We
offer excellent benefits and tuition exemption for self and family and
assistance with University housing. For immediate consideration please
e-mail your résumé to cul-recruiter@columbia.edu or send it to Human
Resources, Columbia University, Box 18, Butler Library, MC 1104, 535 West
114th Street, New York, NY 10027. Please reference Search #70101041 and
include your e-mail address. Applications will be accepted immediately
and until the position is filled.
Columbia University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Gail Anderson
Human Resources Director
Columbia University Libraries
and Academic Information Systems
512 Butler Library
535 West 114th St.
New York, NY 10027
Telephone (212) 854-7358
Fax (212) 854-9099
Received on Fri Jul 26 2002 - 16:41:36 EDT