>
> From:
> Joe Knox <jk690_at_columbia.edu>
>
>
> Director
> - C.V. Starr East Asian Library -
> Search Re-opened
>
> 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 approximately 840,000
> volumes of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Tibetan, and Western language
> materials and over 7,200 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 $2.6 million and leads a staff of 22 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 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 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.
> For immediate consideration, please apply online at:
> http://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51850
> The Search Committee will begin reviewing resumes on September 8, 2009.
>
Received on Thu Jul 09 2009 - 03:05:08 EDT