Position at Columbia

Columbia University Libraries -- Position Available

Head, Preservation Reformatting Department

Responsibility for managing the preservation reformatting program,
including microfilming, digitization, and other technologies.  Duties
include:  writing and monitoring contracts with filming and photography
vendors; managing grant-funded projects; supervision of technical staff
who microfilm and photograph materials and perform quality control; and
supervision of staff who prepare materials for reformatting
(establishing bibliographic control, targeting, collating, and physical
preparation).  Responsibilities also include coordinating pre- and
post-filming procedures; management of the customer order program for
microfilm and photography; and assisting in all aspects of the Columbia
preservation program, including training, publications, disaster
prevention and recovery, and system-wide planning.

Requirements are:  knowledge of preservation microfilming policies and
technical procedures, with 2 years of experience in a microfilming
operation required; knowledge of bibliographic control of microforms,
current preservation trends, and library automation; ability to work in
a fluid, complex organization and to communicate effectively both
verbally and in writing.  Formal study of preservation and supervisory
experience in a large academic library are desirable.  An accredited MLS
or equivalent experience, and knowledge of one or more foreign language
are also required.

Salary range, which will increase 7/1/93, is currently:  Librarian I:
$31,500-$40,950;  Librarian II: $33,500-$45,225.  Excellent benefits
include assistance with University housing and tuition exemption for
self and family.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Columbia is an
affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Send resume, listing names, addresses, and phone numbers, of three
references to:

Kathleen Wiltshire
Director of Personnel
Box 35 Butler Library
Columbia University
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027

Preference will be given to applications received by June 30, 1993.

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