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Positon Open, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia Univeristy



Please do not respond to me directly. Respond to Cheryl Weekes in our Human Resources Office. Her complete address appears at the bottom of the job ad.

William Stingone
Curator, Carnegie Collections
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Columbia University

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Columbia University Libraries
Curator, Herbert H. Lehman Suite and Papers,
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
                
Columbia University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Curator, Herbert H. Lehman Suite and Papers.  The Lehman Suite is administered by Columbia?s Rare Book and Manuscript Library.  The collections of the Suite comprise more than 1,000,000 items documenting the life and career of Governor Lehman (1878-1963) including, in addition to the Governor?s papers, fifteen related collections.  Located in the International and Public Affairs Building, the Suite includes archive space, seminar rooms and offices.  It will house an active program focusing on twentieth-century American politics and history, and particularly on those areas of Federal, state, local and international affairs that related to the Governor?s role as a public servant.

Responsibilities of the Curator include program development, outreach to faculty and students, development and management of digital resources, reference responsibilities (on-site and by email or surface mail), collection development, and publication.  The incumbent will work closely with a Faculty Advisory Committee and will act as liaison between the Suite and other divisions of the University.  In addition to program responsibilities, the Curator will work with members of the Rare Book and Manuscript Library staff to undertake and oversee preservation, processing and other archival activities, as needed.  Reporting to the Director of the Rare Book and Manuscript Library, the Curator will work closely with the library?s Technical Services Coordinator and other library staff to provide care and access to the archival collection.

Requirements are: advance degree in American history, political science, library science, or a related field; strong communication skills; proven knowledge of electronic library databases and publishing tools; interest and knowledge of the period and topics represented by the collections; evidence of creativity and initiative.  An MLS degree or experience in archival management or processing is highly desirable, as is familiarity with library preservation and digital technologies.

Salary Ranges are Librarian I:$40,600-$50,750; Librarian II:$42,600-$57,510;Librarian III:$45,600-$68,400.  Excellent benefits include assistance with housing and tuition exemption for self and family.

Send letter of application, resume and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Cheryl Weekes, Human Resources Office, Box 18 Butler Library, Columbia University, 535 W.114
th Street, New York, N.Y. 10027.  Cover letter must specify Job UL#70101022.  Please include e-mail address in cover letter.  This position is available immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  However, applications submitted before September 15, 2001 will receive priority consideration.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.



William Stingone
Curator, Carnegie Collections

Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Columbia University
Butler Library, 6th Floor
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027

212 854.8937
2121 854.1365 (fax)