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            Columbia University Health Sciences Library
             Head, Collections and Technical Services

                         (Search Reopened)

The Health Sciences Library of Columbia University seeks 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
8 FTE support staff and one professional librarian.  The position
reports to the Director of the Health Sciences Library and
participates in library management.

In addition to an accredited MLS, requirements are:  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.  Knowledge of health sciences resources is
desirable.

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 500,000 volumes and 4,400 journal subscriptions, a large
media collection, and an extensive collection of rare book and
archival materials.

Salary ranges (which will increase 7/1/96) are currently:
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 West
168th Street, New York,  NY  10032.  Applications will be accepted
until the position is filled.

         AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER