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Position Available: Columbia University Health Sciences Library - Archivist

The Columbia University Health Sciences Library seeks a flexible and creative individual for the position of archivist.  Under the direction of the Head, Archives & Special Collections, the Archivist is responsible for arranging, describing, and providing access to the records of the Columbia University Medical Center and to a growing collection of personal papers and manuscripts.

Responsibilities include arrangement and description of archival and manuscript collections; providing access and research assistance to internal and external users; developing finding aids and catalog records; engaging in outreach to campus records creators; assisting in creating exhibits; assisting in appraisal and accessioning; assisting in the development and implementation of digital projects; overseeing the department during the absence of the Head, Archives & Special Collections.

Requirements: ALA accredited MLS with an emphasis on archival management or an MA in archival management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. One to two years experience desirable. Experience with arrangement and description. Experience providing reference in an archival setting. Familiarity with archival descriptive standards. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to work independently and in a timely fashion. Evidence of ability to regularly finish projects. Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment. Must be able to lift heavy boxes.

Columbia University’s Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library serves the University’s schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, and public health as well as the New York-Presbyterian Hospital.  It is one of the largest health sciences libraries in the US, holding over a half million volumes and with subscriptions to more than 5,000 journals. 

Archives & Special Collections serves as the archives for Columbia’s health science schools and has approximately 3000 cubic feet of records and personal papers dating from the 18^th century to the present.  It holds 15,000 rare books in the history of the health sciences as well as such special collections as the Auchincloss Florence Nightingale Collection, the Sigmund Freud Library, and the Hyman Collection in the History of Anesthesiology.

This position has been classified as a PC I position.  Salary is commensurate with experience. We offer excellent benefits including 100% Columbia tuition exemption for self and family. Columbia will also pay 50% tuition for your dependent child who is a candidate for an undergraduate degree at another accredited college or university. 

For immediate consideration please e-mail your cover letter, resume and the names/contact information for 3 references to:

HSL-position@columbia.edu

It may also be mailed to:

Ms. Imelda Rodriguez
Health Sciences Library
Columbia University
701 West 168^th St.
New York, NY 10032.

Applications will be accepted immediately and until the position is filled; however, applications submitted before Aug. 31, 2007, will receive priority consideration.

Columbia University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

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