Columbia University invites applications and nominations for the Director, Science and Engineering Libraries. We seek an individual with a solid understanding of teaching and learning and research in the sciences and with the vision, leadership, and management skills to administer and advance the science library program. Collaboration with faculty in the classroom, and with researchers in the lab; the development of rich electronic collections; the forging of a science cyber-infrastructure plan for the university; education and advocacy around new models of scholarly communication; and the opening of a new science library…these are the critical opportunities facing the new director. The Director will report to the Associate University Librarian for Collections and Services and will be a member of the Libraries/Information Services senior management team.
The successful candidate will have:
- Thorough familiarity with science and education research and teaching and the role of information services in these areas
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of staff
- Experience in overseeing substantial budgets
- An understanding of scholarly communication in science and engineering & knowledge of emerging trends in open access and open science
- An interest in the management and archiving of e-science data.
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty and students
- An MLS or equivalent combination of education and experience
In developing new information services to the science and engineering communities the Director will have the advantage of working with other key parts of the Information Services organization, including the Center for New Media Teaching and Learning, http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/, the Center for Digital Research and Scholarship, http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/cdrs/, the Copyright Advisory Program, http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/copyright/, and the Libraries Digital Program. The Science and Engineering Libraries also work closely with the University’s Health Sciences Libraries, located on Columbia’s uptown campus.
The Science and Engineering Division has 6 FTE librarians, 5 FTE supervisors, and 11 FTE support staff and student workers. The Division’s annual materials budget is $5.2 million plus additional endowment funds. Currently Columbia has seven science and engineering libraries on the Morningside campus (Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geology, Mathematics, Physics/Astronomy and Psychology) and a Geosciences Library at the Lamont Doherty campus. A new science library, combining Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Astronomy and Psychology, designed by Rafael Moneo, will open in the fall of 2010. This library will feature an in-depth online journal collection including all available digitized backfiles of relevant journal runs, a science information commons, and small, core print collections. The greater part of the science and engineering collections (with the exception of geology, geosciences and math) will be housed offsite at the ReCAP facility which Columbia developed with Princeton University and the New York Public Library. This now houses over 2.9 million of Columbia’s books.
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 e-mail your resume and the names/contact information for 3 references to: libjobs2@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 # UL70108003 and include your e-mail address. Applications will be accepted immediately and until the position is filled. The Search Committee will begin reviewing resumes on April 18, 2008.
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