Position at Columbia

Library Specialist I
Head of Binding and Shelf Preparation
Columbia University Libraries
Available Immediately

Description:  The incumbent manages all activities of the Binding
and Shelf Preparation Unit (formerly Materials Processing):

    *   supervises 6.5 full-time staff and student assistants with
        responsibility for work performance, interviewing, hiring,
        and evaluation; trains staff in all unit tasks for spine
        labeling, insertion of security devices, book plating, and
        binding slip preparation;

    *   selects binding treatments and locates materials in process;
        communicates with and trains other library staff about
        binding and shelf preparation procedures and policies;
        advises library staff on binding options;

    *   manages the commercial binding invoicing process by
        processing all invoices and maintaining an online database
        of all invoices; prepares reports on the status of binding
        accounts; manages the commercial binding operation by acting
        as primary contact with the commercial binders; acts as
        liaison and problem-solver between vendors and library
        staff;

    *   assists with other aspects of the Libraries' Preservation
        Program as assigned.

Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent required.
Demonstrated supervisory experience required. Ability to work with
bibliographic information in a variety of languages required.
Library experience and/or book binding experience preferred.
Knowledge of computer spreadsheet software preferred.

Salary and benefits:  Minimum salary as of July 1, 1999, will be
$33,950.  Benefits include 23 days paid vacation, medical plan and
tuition exemption for employee and family. For details, see
http://www.cc.columbia.edu/cu/hr/html/fo_benefits_in_brief. html

Full details of the position and instructions for submitting resumes
are available online at:
<URL:http://www.cc.columbia.edu/cu/hr/jobs/990444.html>

Columbia University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.  Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

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