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(Please excuse multiple postings) * Web Collection Curator* *Columbia** **University** Libraries* * * * (3 year temporary position) * Columbia University Libraries is seeking applications for the position of *Web Collection Curator. This is a temporary grant-funded position ending **July 1, 2012** with possibility of extension.* Reporting to the Director of Original and Special Materials and directed by a multi-divisional Working Group, this new position will play a leading role in creating a new infrastructure for web content collection in the Libraries. Columbia has received a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, to develop and implement procedures and best practices for the acquisition, description and preservation of web content, initially in the field of human rights. Columbia University’s Center for Human Rights Documentation and Research holds the print archives of major human rights organizations such as Amnesty International USA and Human Rights Watch. The incumbent will work closely a second web collection curator, selectors, archivists, digital projects staff, senior managers, scholars and individuals in human rights organizations around the world to build a “Human Rights Electronic Reference Collection.” Major activities will include securing archiving permissions from human rights organizations, analyzing, harvesting, and cataloging web content, and integrating web materials with the Libraries print, electronic and archival collections. The incumbent will play an active role in ensuring that the procedures developed are sustainable and transferable to other disciplines and collections. The successful candidate will have a combination of relevant skills and experience, such as: · Accredited MLS and significant archival experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. · Familiarity with cataloging and archival practices, including EAD. Experience in creating finding aids. · Familiarity with web harvesting techniques and major bibliographic databases. · Demonstrated awareness of relevant new and emerging standards and technologies in library collection development, description and preservation. · Excellent communication skills, creativity and the demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative and complex environment 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. The salary for this position is dependent on experience. We offer 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. To apply for this position please visit the following link: academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51866 Include names, addresses and phone numbers of three references. Applications will be accepted immediately and until the position is filled; however, applications submitted before August 11, 2009 will receive priority consideration. -- Kate Harcourt Director, Original and Special Materials Cataloging 102 Butler Library Columbia University Libraries phone: 212.854.2714 fax: 212.854.5167