[mla-nynj] Head, Resources Acquisitions and Organization Librarian - Columbia University

[Alena Ptak-Danchak]

*Head, Resources Acquisitions and Organization Librarian*


Columbia University Health Sciences Library (HSL) seeks an experienced, 
innovative and enthusiastic librarian to provide leadership in the 
development of its collection and to manage the acquisition and 
organization of library resources in all formats. Responsibilities 
includes but are not limited to: provides leadership and coordinates all 
operational aspects of the HSL’s Library Resources Department, including 
planning, coordinating, developing, interpreting, and implementing 
library’s policies and procedures of acquisitions, cataloging, physical 
preparation, and electronic preparation of purchased resources. Oversees 
the management of a materials budget in consultation with the Collection 
Development librarians, and the Library Director, supervises 4 FTE 
involved in all activities of the Unit. Oversees online acquisitions and 
serials control. Maintains integrity of HSL’s records in the Online 
Catalog. Develops and provides appropriate statistical reports to 
support acquisitions and fiscal activities on regular basis and on 
demand. Plays a key role in negotiating vendor contracts, maintaining 
effective vendor relations and assessing performance. Provides support 
to the Collection Development librarians in evaluating of license 
agreements and fees for electronic subscriptions. Keeps current with 
technology developments outside Columbia and within other Columbia 
University Libraries. Represents the HS library on relevant Libraries’ 
wide committees and taskforces. Actively participates as a member of the 
HSL team in new endeavors.

*Qualifications:*

MLS degree required and a minimum of 5 years of experience of 
acquisition and organization of library resources. Requires significant 
knowledge of integrated library systems how it pertains to library 
cataloging and acquisitions; knowledge of purchasing and managing of 
electronic resources. Attention to detail, fiscal responsibility, 
experience and ability to manage staff in a union environment. Excellent 
organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are necessary.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Send letter of application and resume to: Suzanne Diaz, Columbia 
University Medical Center, Office of Education and Scholarly Resources, 
701 W. 168^th Street, Rm 201, New York, NY 10032