To whom it may concern: I would like to advertise the below position announcement on the Association of Jewish Librarian's website.
Best, Anita Hebrew Manuscript Project Cataloger Bibliographic Services & Collection Development The Columbia University Libraries invite nominations and applications for the position of Hebrew Manuscript Cataloger. Reporting to the Head of Special Collections Metadata and Cataloging, the incumbent will provide original cataloging for manuscripts in vernacular Hebrew, transliterated Hebrew, English and other related languages such as Yiddish, Ladino, or Judeo-Arabic, aided by the Mendelsohn print catalog and Hebrew University catalog records. This is a 2 year temporary position with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will have: - an accredited MLS or an equivalent combination of education and experience - strong working knowledge of Hebrew; the Romanization of Hebrew; and issues related to Hebrew cataloging - working knowledge of cataloging principles and procedures including AACR2, LC subject headings, and MARC21 formats - general familiarity with research procedures - an aptitude for complex, analytical and detailed work - effective verbal and written communication skills Preferred qualifications: professional cataloging experience in a research library; working knowledge of Voyager and OCLC; experience creating bibliographic records in the Hebrew vernacular; and a subject background in Hebrew studies. 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. We offer a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and 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. For immediate consideration, please visit the following website: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50938 Please include the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references in your materials. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, however priority consideration will be given to applications received before November 20, 2008. Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
