A
reminder that there are three librarian positions currently open at
Columbia University in New York City. Subject expertise
or prior professional experience is not required, and if you meet the
minimum qualifications and are interested, you are encouraged to apply. The school is holding an online information session next Monday, Feb. 28th from
12:30pm-1pm ET for anyone who would like to
learn more about the opportunities, and initial review of applications
is expected to begin March 14th.
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Columbia University Libraries seeks three individuals to join the
Science, Engineering, and Social Science Libraries: a Social Sciences
and Policy Librarian, a Journalism and Government Information Librarian,
and a Business and Entrepreneurship Librarian. More
about these positions' key duties and links to the full job
advertisements are below.
Diversity,
equity, and inclusion is at the core of these positions, and the
successful hires will be expected
to help make the Libraries' commitment to these values tangible by
having DEI principles and a commitment to anti-racism guide their work.
Social Sciences and Policy Librarian: https://apply.interfolio.com/102182
The
Social Sciences and Policy Librarian engages and collaborates with
students, staff, and faculty across the
School of International and Public Affairs and several social science
departments and centers, including sociology, political science,
cultural anthropology, and the Institute for Social and Economic
Research and Policy. The Librarian will support research
and learning through outreach to faculty and students, research support
services, and collection development and maintenance for the social
sciences.
Journalism and Government Information Librarian: https://apply.interfolio.com/102186
The
Journalism and Government Information Librarian engages and
collaborates with faculty, students and administrators
in the Columbia School of Journalism, and across the University
relating to research and outreach support in the areas of local, state,
and federal government information. The Librarian will manage collection
funds, select materials, and coordinate outreach
for the School of Journalism as well as government documents.
Business and Entrepreneurship Librarian: https://apply.interfolio.com/102179
The
Business and Entrepreneurship Librarian provides research support,
instruction, and outreach for graduate
students, faculty, and staff in the Columbia Business School, as well
as the department of Economics and campus entrepreneurship and
innovation centers and programs, with a focus on acquiring and using
business and economics data.
Minimum salary: $73,000
Learn More in an Online Information Session
We
are hosting an anonymized information session for prospective
applicants. We welcome you to join this session
to learn more about the Columbia University Libraries, meet the
director (Director of the Science, Engineering, & Social Sciences
Libraries), supervisor (Head of Research Support & Outreach), and
Director of Human Resources for Columbia University Libraries,
and ask questions you may have. Attendance and questions will be
confidential, as the participant list for each Zoom Webinar session will
be hidden. Attendance is not required to apply or be considered for a
position.
Register to join an Online Information Session:
Mon. Feb 28th, 12:30-1pm ET: https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tRGIQTqFSM-d6x8N9BRqbQ
Additional Information
The initial review of
applications is expected to begin March 14, 2022. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled.
Please
note that expertise in all qualifications for a given position is not
expected. We encourage applicants
who have experience in some areas, and a commitment to learning in
others. If one or more of these roles interest you, we encourage you to
apply.
