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• [Posted 10/7/2008]
  Columbia University Libraries
  Director of the C.V. Starr East Asian Library
   
  For more information about library collections and services, see http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/eastasian.

  The C.V. Starr East Asian Library is one of the major collections for the study of East Asia in the United States with over 820,000 volumes of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Tibetan, and Western language materials and over 6,500 periodical titles. The Director guides collection development, oversees technical and user services operations, and works closely with faculty and students to help shape the East Asian scholarly enterprise at Columbia. In collaboration with instructional technology, preservation, and digital library program units, the Director expands access to and preservation of the library?s many unique materials in support of research, teaching, and learning. The Director develops external fundraising and grants initiatives, implements outreach activities that advance collections and services, and develops and maintains international partnerships and agreements related to East Asian library collections. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Collections & Services, the Director serves on the Management Committee of the Columbia University Libraries and represents Columbia at regional, national and international meetings and organizations, including cooperative resource sharing programs for East Asian libraries. The Director manages a materials budget of $2.4 million and leads a staff of 23 FTE.

  The successful candidate will have:

  
  - a strong scholarly background in East Asian Studies
  - an accredited MLS or PhD in a relevant subject area or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  - the demonstrated ability to manage in a complex organization, including budget, staff supervision, and planning experience
  - knowledge of trends in education, research, and the scholarly communication process in East Asian Studies
  - a commitment to and understanding of technology's role in enhancing information discovery and access
  - an ability to lead, motivate, and work in a strong team-based environment
  - an enthusiasm for and demonstrated skill in fundraising
  - excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  To apply please visit:

  http://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50897 

  Applications will be accepted immediately and until the position is filled; however, applications submitted before November 6, 2008 will receive priority consideration.
   

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