Columbia University Libraries is seeking a librarian to head the Watson Library of Business and Economics. The position provides leadership for reference instruction, outreach, and collection development for one of the nation’s largest academic business libraries. The Business Librarian participates in the provision of reference and instructional services, is the primary library liaison to the faculty and administrations of the Columbia Business School and the Department of Economics, oversees the development of print and electronic resources to support teaching and research, and provides guidance in developing the expanding e-journal, e-book, and e-reference collections. The Columbia Business School is ranked consistently as one of the top-10 Business Schools in the country.
Reporting to the Director of the Social Science Libraries, the Business Librarian will play a pivotal role in designing the library presence in a new Columbia Business School facility. The position represents the Watson Library in national and international organizations and works closely with Social Science library colleagues to plan, design and implement information services and identifying new and changing user needs.
Required: An ALA accredited M.L.S. or the equivalent combination of education and experience, advanced reference and collection development experience in an academic research library; experience using sophisticated business and economic numeric and statistical resources; demonstrated management and supervisory skills, ability to work in a service-focused; resource sharing and team-oriented environment and working knowledge of business and economics electronic resources. Reading knowledge of at least one Western European language.
Preferred: Second masters degree in the social sciences; demonstrated leadership experience; excellent presentation 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 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 #UL70108002 and include your e-mail address. Applications will be accepted immediately and until the position is filled, however, applications submitted before April 7, 2008 will receive priority consideration. | 
