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Head, Collections and Technical Services
Columbia University * Health Sciences Library
(PC III)

The Health Sciences Library of Columbia University is seeking an
experienced and creative librarian to administer its technical
services and collection development operations.  This position has
primary responsibility for directing the Library's collection
development activities; formulating and monitoring the resources
budget; planning and implementing policies and procedures for
bibliographic control of library materials in all formats, including
electronic materials; overseeing preservation activities; and acting
as liaison to coordinate the Health Sciences Library's activities with
overall technical services operations of the Columbia University
Libraries. The position supervises a staff of 9 FTE support staff and
one professional librarian. The position reports to the Director of
the Health Sciences Library and participates in library management.

Qualifications: In addition to an ALA-accredited MLS degree,
requirements include: minimum of five years of experience in technical
services; evidence of strong supervisory and managerial skills;
demonstrated ability to plan and implement change; excellent oral and
written communications skills; and extensive knowledge of the
principles and practices of bibliographic control in an automated
environment.

The Health Sciences Library is the primary library for the
Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, serving the schools of Medicine,
Nursing, Dentistry and Public Health, as well as Presbyterian Hospital
and other affiliated health care, instructional and research programs.
The Library has a collection of over 480,000 volumes and 4,400 journal
subscriptions, a large media collection, and an extensive collection
of rare book and archival materials.

Salary ranges are: Librarian II: $38,000-51,300; Librarian III:
$41,000-61,500.  Excellent benefits include assistance with University
housing and tuition exemption for self and family.

Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses and telephone
numbers of three references to: Susan Jacobson, Director, Health
Sciences Library, Columbia University, 701 W. 168th St., New York, NY
10032.  Applications received by October 30, 1995 will receive
priority consideration.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER