Position at Columbia

Professional Position Available in Columbia University Libraries'
Preservation Division

Project Coordinator
Modern Economic and Social History Project
Temporary Position, 2 Years

Reporting to the Director for Preservation, this position has primary
responsibility for managing a multi-year NEH- funded microfilming
preservation project, including: supervising and training project staff
who perform bibliographic searching, circulation procedures, and
physical preparation of volumes, determine appropriate treatments, and
perform quality control inspection; monitoring and coordinating workflow
of all participating units; monitoring and coordinating workflow of
external vendors to maintain productivity and ensure that proper
standards and procedures are followed; maintaining statistics and
preparing progress and statistical reports; problem solving; and related
responsibilities.

In addition to an accredited MLS, requirements are: aptitude for
analytical work and strong organizational skills as demonstrated through
previous relevant experience; formal training or equivalent experience
in preservation; knowledge of preservation microfilming policies and
procedures; ability to work with staff at all levels in a fluid, complex
organization and to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
working knowledge of German or French.  Preferred qualifications
include:  experience with technical processing in a large library
environment; previous supervisory experience; experience with electronic
spreadsheets, cost modelling, management statistics, and/or budgeting.

The assistance of staff members in identifying qualified women and
members of minority groups for our consideration would be appreciated.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Salary ranges are:  Librarian I: $33,000-$42,900;  Librarian II:
$35,000-$47,250.  Excellent benefits include assistance with University
housing and tuition exemption for self and family.

Send resume, listing names, addresses, and phone numbers of
three references to:

    Kathleen Mechanic, Director of Personnel
    Box 35 Butler Library
    Columbia University
    535 West 114th Street
    New York, NY 10027.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 30, 1994.
Refer to title "Project Coordinator" in cover letter.

Columbia University is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer.

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