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    Posted: 12/Mar/2018 at 6:42pm
Columbia University Libraries seek an energetic, creative, and
collaborative individual for the position of Special Collections
Librarian. Reporting to the Curator of Avery Classics, the Special
Collections Librarian will oversee cataloging and metadata development,
as well as coordination of retrospective conversion and digital projects
for rare books and ephemera in Avery Library's architectural rare books
collection. The Special Collections Librarian will also facilitate use
and interpretation of the Avery Classics collection by working with
individual researchers and faculty, supporting reference and reader
services and course-integrated instruction.

Qualifications (Required)
*    MLS, PhD or equivalent degree
*    Experience or advanced knowledge of architectural special collections
*    Knowledge of best practices for intellectual and physical control
of collections
*    Experience providing patrons services in a special collections
environment
*    Knowledge of MARC and non-MARC metadata schema, LCSH and FAST
subject headings
*    Proven ability to work with multiple cataloging and metadata
content standards and controlled vocabularies
*    Strong organizational and teamwork skills; strong interpersonal,
communication and analytical skills
*    Related experience working in a library or academic setting
*    Knowledge of at least one Western European language in addition to
English
*    Commitment to supporting and working in a diverse environment

Qualifications (Preferred)
*    Familiarity with Voyager ILS
*    Familiarity with OCLC WorldCat
*    Experience in development of online digital projects, and
*    Familiarity with digital exhibition platforms such as OMEKA


The Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library is one of the most
comprehensive architecture and fine arts library collections in the
world. Avery collects a full range of primary and secondary sources for
the advanced study of architecture, historic preservation, art history,
decorative arts, city planning, real estate, and archaeology. The
Library contains 650,000 volumes including more than 40,000 rare books,
and receives approximately 1,000 periodicals. Avery's Drawings and
Archives collection includes 2.5 million architectural drawings and
architectural records including a diverse range of original and
reprographic drawings, photographic materials, project and building
files, business papers, correspondence, diaries, scrapbooks, and
personal papers.

As one of the world's leading research universities, Columbia University
in the City of New York provides outstanding opportunities to work and
grow in a dynamic, multicultural, intellectual community. The Columbia
University Libraries are comprised of a diverse and engaged staff
committed to furthering the University's teaching and research mission
through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
and strongly encourages individuals of all backgrounds and cultures to
consider this position.

APPLY ONLINE AT:
https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=66014
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