[PADG:1833] Position Available at Columbia University

[Janet Gertz <gertz@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PRESERVATION REFORMATTING & DIGITIZATION, 
PRESERVATION DIVISION

The Columbia University Libraries seek a dynamic, innovative 
person to manage the reformatting program for a premier 
collection, in one of the largest and most active academic 
preservation departments in the United States.

Reporting to the Director for Preservation, the Assistant 
Director will have system-wide responsibility for Columbia 
University Libraries' preservation reformatting program, 
including fiscal, administrative, and operations aspects of 
microfilming, digitization, photography, and preservation 
photocopying of rare, special, and general collections 
materials.  The incumbent will work closely with the new 
Libraries Digital Program Division to expand operations.  
Duties include: managing library- and grant-funded 
reformatting operations; supervision of staff who prepare 
materials for reformatting (copy cataloging on OCLC, 
targeting, collating, physical preparation, and quality 
control); managing the customer order program for on-demand 
microfilm, still photography, and digital conversion 
services; supervision of technical staff who microfilm, 
digitize, and photograph materials and perform quality 
control; writing and monitoring contracts with relevant 
service bureaus and supply vendors.  Responsibilities also 
include assisting in writing grant proposals and assisting 
in all aspects of the Columbia Libraries preservation 
program, including training, disaster prevention and 
recovery, and system-wide planning for preservation.  

Requirements are: knowledge of preservation microfilming and 
digitization policies and technical procedures, with 2 years 
of experience in a reformatting operation or other relevant 
preservation experience required; knowledge of bibliographic 
control of microforms and metadata for digital conversion 
projects required.  Knowledge of current preservation 
trends, especially electronic applications; 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 highly desirable.  Accredited MLS, or equivalent 
experience, and knowledge of a foreign language and ability 
to handle bibliographic records in a variety of languages 
are required.

Salary ranges for this PC II position are: Librarian I: 
$43,700 - $54,625; Librarian II: $46,200 - $62,370; 
Librarian III: $49,200 - $73,800; Librarian IV: $54,200 - 
$78,950. We offer excellent benefits including tuition 
exemption for self and family as well as assistance with 
University housing.

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.

For immediate consideration, please e-mail your resume to 
libjobs2@xxxxxxxxxxxx and list the names, addresses and 
phone numbers of three references. You may also mail your 
resume to Human Resources Office, Box 18 Butler Library MC 
1104, Columbia University, 535 West 114th Street, New York, 
NY 10027. Your cover letter must specify Job Search # UL 
70103008 and include your e-mail address. Applications will 
be accepted immediately and until the position is filled. 

Columbia University is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative 
Action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to 
apply.