CDL: Columbia U. - Director, Science and Engineering Libraries

From: Anita Harrison <ah2685_at_columbia.edu>

Director, Science and Engineering Libraries
- Science and Engineering Division -

The Columbia University Libraries invite applications and nominations 
for position of Director, Science and Engineering Libraries.  For more 
information about science library collections and services, see 
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/.

The Science and Engineering Division is currently comprised of seven 
libraries on the Morningside campus (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, 
Engineering, Geology, Mathematics, Physics/Astronomy and Psychology) 
and a Geosciences Library at the Lamont Doherty campus.  A new 
integrated science library, combining Biological Sciences, Chemistry, 
Physics/Astronomy and Psychology, designed by Rafael Moneo, will open 
in the fall of 2010.  The new library will feature in-depth online 
journal collections, including all available digitized backfiles of 
relevant journal runs, a science information commons, and small, core 
print collections.  The Director guides collection development, 
oversees user services operations, and works closely with faculty and 
students to advance research support for the sciences and engineering 
at Columbia.  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 forums. The Director manages a 
materials budget of $5.2 million plus additional endowment funds and 
leads a staff of 22 FTE.

Critical opportunities, in addition to opening the new science 
library, include forging a campus science cyber-infrastructure plan, 
education and advocacy around new models of scholarly communication in 
the sciences, and engaging faculty in the classroom and researchers in 
the lab. In developing new, innovative services for the science and 
engineering communities, the Director will take active advantage of 
the resources and expertise of the Center for Digital Research and 
Scholarship, http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/cdrs/,  the Center for 
New Media Teaching and Learning, http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/,  the 
Copyright Advisory Office, http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/copyright/, 
  and the Libraries Digital Program.  The Science and Engineering 
Libraries also work closely with the Health Sciences Libraries, 
http://library.cpmc.columbia.edu/hsl/, located on Columbia’s uptown 
campus.

The successful candidate will have:

     * an articulated vision for the future of science librarianship
     * a solid understanding of research, teaching, and learning in 
the sciences and engineering
     * an understanding of the scholarly communication process in 
science and engineering and knowledge of emerging trends in open 
access and open science
     * a commitment to and understanding of technology’s role in 
enhancing information discovery and access
     * the demonstrated ability to manage in a complex organization, 
including budget, staff supervision, and planning experience
     * an ability to lead, motivate, and work in a strong team-based 
environment
     * an interest in the management and archiving of e-science data
     * an accredited MLS or an equivalent combination of education and 
experience
     * 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 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.

We offer 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.

For immediate consideration please visit:

http://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50915

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, however, priority 
consideration will be given to applications received before November 
20, 2008.