dhibay_at_nypl.org wrote:
>Denise Hibay
>Susan and Douglas Dillon Head of Collection Development
>New York Public Library
>476 Fifth Avenue
>New York, NY 10018-2788
>
>tel: 212-930-0980
>fax: 212-930-0905
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>The New York Public Library is searching for a Curator of the Dorot Jewish
>Division.
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>Job Description
>
>Reporting to the Head of Collection Development, the Curator of the Dorot
>Jewish Division is responsible for developing, explicating and managing the
>Library’s Judaica collection in collaboration with staff throughout the
>Library.
>
> Builds on the Library’s unique collection strengths in both
> traditional and new media formats.
> Coordinates new acquisitions or gifts of special collection material
> with the Rare Books Curator or staff in other collections.
> Works closely with others to manage the acquisitions budget.
> Participates in the ongoing evaluation and assessment of the
> collection to identify core collection strengths and areas of overlap
> with key academic library partners.
> Assists in developing collaborative and inter-institutional
> collection development policies and new programmatic goals in the
> framework of library-wide strategic planning.
> Builds strong and effective internal partnerships with staff in
> Special Formats Processing, the Digital Imaging Unit and
> Preservation, units which are located off-site.
> Collaborates with Dorot Division Reading Room public service staff to
> provide reference and research services, especially individualized
> consultations.
> Promotes and interprets the collection to various audiences within
> and outside of the Library through classroom instruction, online
> exhibitions, publications and the use of various online and social
> media tools; helps foster interactive and creative use of digital
> collection content.
> Participates in grant and external funding activities, including
> managing specific grant-funded projects.
> Identifies, evaluates and prioritizes materials for digitization
> initiatives.
> Works cooperatively with internal departments to achieve processing
> efficiencies.
> Identifies and prioritizes materials for preservation treatment,
> especially at-risk materials.
> Serves on relevant committees and task forces.
> Maintains a personal program of continuous education and professional
> development and assists other staff members in developing such
> programs for themselves.
> Represents the library in organizations, conferences and consortia.
> Keeps abreast of the trends in collection development, digital
> publishing, and scholarly communication.
> Performs related duties as required.
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>
>Job Requirements
>
> ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Studies and
> additional graduate degree in a field related to Jewish studies; or a
> Ph.D. and substantial research library experience.
> Five years of successful professional experience in collection
> development in Jewish studies.
> Demonstrated knowledge of scholarly print and electronic resources in
> Jewish Studies and the publishing and distribution of materials in
> Israel, including knowledge of the antiquarian book market.
> Demonstrated knowledge of trends in collection development, digital
> initiatives, and scholarly communication and publishing, with an
> emphasis on trends in the humanities.
> Successfully demonstrated experience in the areas of project
> management, problem-solving and decision-making in a collaborative
> and coordinated strategic-planning environment.
> Successfully demonstrated experience managing materials budgets.
> Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills,
> including successfully demonstrated ability to work effectively with
> the public, staff and donors.
> Experience with fundraising preferred.
> Demonstrated proficiency in Hebrew and at least one European
> language, with knowledge of Yiddish preferred.
>
>
>
>If you are interested in submitting an application, please apply online at
>https://jobs-nypl.icims.com/jobs/6029/job?mode=view
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>The New York Public Library
>212-592-7312
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Received on Fri Jul 30 2010 - 03:02:16 EDT