CDL: Coumbia U. - Director - East Asian Library

Columbia University Position Announcement: Starr Library
From: Anita Harrison <ah2685_at_columbia.edu>

Director - C.V. Starr East Asian Library -

The Columbia University Libraries invite nominations and applications 
for the position of Director of the C.V. Starr East Asian Library. 
For more information about library collections and services, see 
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/eastasian.

The C.V. Starr East Asian Library is one of the major collections for 
the study of East Asia in the United States with over 820,000 volumes 
of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Tibetan, and Western language materials 
and over 6,500 periodical titles.  The Director guides collection 
development, oversees technical and user services operations, and 
works closely with faculty and students to help shape the East Asian 
scholarly enterprise at Columbia.  In collaboration with instructional 
technology, preservation, and digital library program units, the 
Director expands access to and preservation of the library’s many 
unique materials in support of research, teaching, and learning.  The 
Director develops external fundraising and grants initiatives, 
implements outreach activities that advance collections and services, 
and develops and maintains international partnerships and agreements 
related to East Asian library collections.  Reporting to the Associate 
University Librarian for Collections & Services, the Director serves 
on the Management Committee of the Columbia University Libraries and 
represents Columbia at regional, national and international meetings 
and organizations, including cooperative resource sharing programs for 
East Asian libraries. The Director manages a materials budget of $2.4 
million and leads a staff of 23 FTE.

The successful candidate will have:

     * a strong scholarly background in East Asian Studies
     * an accredited MLS or PhD in a relevant subject area or an 
equivalent combination of education and experience
     * the demonstrated ability to manage in a complex organization, 
including budget, staff supervision, and planning experience
     * knowledge of trends in education, research, and the scholarly 
communication process in East Asian Studies
     * a commitment to and understanding of technology’s role in 
enhancing information discovery and access
     * an ability to lead, motivate, and work in a strong team-based 
environment
     * an enthusiasm for and demonstrated skill in fundraising
     * excellent interpersonal and communication skills

One of the world's leading research universities, Columbia provides 
outstanding opportunities to work and grow in a unique intellectual 
community. Set in the MorningsideHeights 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.

We offer a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and 
excellent benefits including 100% Columbia tuition exemption for self 
and family and assistance with University housing. Columbia will also 
pay 50% tuition for your dependent child who is a candidate for an 
undergraduate degree at another accredited college or university.

To apply please visit:

http://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50897

Applications will be accepted immediately and until the position is 
filled; however, applications submitted before November 6, 2008 will 
receive priority consideration.



Columbia University is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.