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[Jeremy Hunsinger]

DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR DIGITAL RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP
Columbia University Libraries

The Columbia University Libraries is seeking a Director to establish  
and lead a new Center for Digital Research and Scholarship. In  
partnership with faculty and researchers, and in collaboration with  
the Libraries Digital Program, the Libraries Systems Office and the  
Center for New Media Teaching and Learning, the Center will advance  
the use of new media and digital technologies in research and  
scholarly communication activities with a focus on the following  
areas: scholarly databases, institutional repository, research data  
and cyber infrastructure, electronic scholarly publishing, scholarly  
communication policy and practice, web site development and design  
services, and video services. Activities will include: consulting and  
technical assessment, project development and support, and research  
and development. In addition to core funding, the Center will secure  
resources through grants, services and publishing activities.

Reporting to the Deputy University Librarian the Director will be a  
member of the Management Committee of the Libraries and will be  
responsible for:

* Developing the programs and services of the Center including short  
and long term planning
* Managing the Center's staff and overseeing its operations including  
technology, budgets, grants and facilities
* Coordinating with other Libraries divisions including the Systems  
Office, Digital Program and The Center for New Media Teaching and  
Learning.
* Conducting program assessment and evaluating and deciding on new  
technologies
* Promoting the work of the Center both on and off campus and taking  
a leadership role in national efforts to advance academic digital  
applications.

The successful candidate will have: A bachelor's degree and a minimum  
of seven years experience with digital applications in an academic  
setting(or an equivalent combination of education and experience),  
demonstrated knowledge of research and scholarly communication and  
the supporting technology, evidence of successful managerial  
experience in a complex setting, excellent written and oral  
communication skills, the ability to work cooperatively and maintain  
effective working relationships across organizational lines, and  
evidence of innovation and creativity in program and resource  
development. An advanced degree, relevant to the work of the Center,  
is desirable.

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 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 apply online at: http:// 
jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=105252

Columbia University is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

jeremy hunsinger
Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research,  
School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee  
(www.cipr.uwm.edu)

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