To whom it may concern: I would like to re-post the attached job opening for Columbia University Libraries. Also, the position of Hebrew Cataloger has been filled. Thank you, Anita Harrison
Librarian for Jewish Studies Area Studies Columbia University Libraries is seeking applications for the position of Librarian for Jewish Studies. Reporting to the Director of Area Studies/Global Resources, this new position will play a leading role in enhancing and developing excellent Jewish Studies library collections and services in the context of a University with a very strong and established history of interdisciplinary Jewish Studies research and teaching. The Librarian is responsible for development of this first-rate research collection of materials from and about Israel and Jewish Studies in English, Hebrew, Yiddish, and all other languages of significance to this field. She/he will provide innovative information services to faculty, students, researchers and other Jewish Studies scholars in the Columbia University community and beyond. The Librarian exercises direct responsibility for building strong collections in all formats throughout the Columbia Library system in close coordination with other subject specialist librarians in the humanities, social sciences and area studies. She/he and will also work closely with the Rare Book and Manuscript Library on the development, processing, interpretation, and promotion of rare book and manuscript collections supporting Jewish Studies. The Librarian actively manages and evaluates the Israel and Jewish Studies collections, making decisions on bibliographic access, preservation, and digitization projects to improve and broaden usage of its unique print collections. Public service responsibilities include in-depth reference, research consultations, instruction on use of the collection, and the development of web-based guides and resource collections as needed, targeting faculty, graduate, professional, and undergraduate students and researchers. The Librarian will work closely with instructional technology, scholarly research, and digital program units within the Libraries and University to advance Jewish studies education and scholarship. The Librarian for Jewish Studies acts as liaison with Columbia's Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies, and several other departments, schools, institutes, and centers on campus with Israel and Jewish Studies subject interests. The Librarian will play an active role in collaborating with the Jewish Theological Seminary and the Center for Jewish History and in other local, national and international forums such as the Association of Jewish Libraries and the Association for Jewish Studies. The successful candidate will have: -Significant experience as a Jewish Studies librarian, or a comparable combination of academic and professional experience -Accredited MLS or PHD in relevant subject area or an equivalent combination of education and experience -Familiarity with the history and major trends in scholarly publishing and research in Israel and Jewish Studies, including online sources of information, and with dealers able to supply appropriate materials from a variety of sources -Excellent language skills in Hebrew and ability to read Yiddish and to supervise staff working with materials in these languages -Excellent communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work effectively and creatively in a collaborative and complex environment The ability to identify and work with materials in other languages relevant to Jewish studies is preferred. 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. We offer a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and excellent benefits including 100% Columbia tuition exemption for self and family and assistance with University housing. Columbia will also pay 50% tuition for your dependent child who is a candidate for an undergraduate degree at another accredited college or university. 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