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Curator of Avery Classics, Columbia University Libraries/Information
Services

The Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library seeks a knowledgeable,
creative, and collaborative individual for the position Curator of Avery
Classics. Reporting to the Avery Library Director, the Curator will
provide leadership and administration for collection development and
resource management of the Avery Classics (rare books) collection. The
Curator will develop and conduct reference and instruction service
programs related to the collection, and coordinate development of public
programs and digital projects for Avery special collections. Specific
duties:

Collection development & management
Working with the Avery Library Director, the Avery Classics Curator sets
the collection development policy and establishes collecting priorities
for the Avery Classics collection. The Curator manages the Avery
Classics acquisitions funds, selects and purchases new materials for the
Avery Classics collection. The Curator oversees management of Avery
Classics collection of more than 40,000 rare books including:
o On-site stack maintenance and responsibility for the security and
environmental controls of Avery Classics on-site storage facilities.
o Supervises one full-time rare books clerical assistant, and occasional
grant supported staff, student workers and/or interns.
o Coordinates movement of collection materials to and from ReCAP (CUL’s
remote storage facility) in collaboration with Avery Library’s Head of
Access Services.
o Coordinates rare materials cataloging with CUL’s Bibliographic
Services and Collection Development Group (BSCDG).
o Coordinates conservation and preservation of Avery Classics materials
in collaboration with CUL Preservation and Conservation staff.

Awareness, outreach & instruction
Leads efforts to promote and expand the use of Avery Classics through
awareness, outreach and instructional activities. Participates in
programs and services offered through the Avery Library research support
services team.
o Develops exhibitions, public programs, publications and digital
projects to promote awareness and use of the Avery Classics collection.
o Works closely with faculty to build an instructional services program
for Avery Classics with particular emphasis on service to the teaching
and research programs of the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning
and Preservation (GSAPP) and the Department of Art History and Archaeology.
o Responsible for on-site and remote assistance for the Avery Classics
collection, and responds to requests for reprographic services,
permission to publish, and loans to exhibitions.
o Participates in the Avery Library reference services including online
and in-person research support services.

Digital programs coordination
Works with the Avery Library Director to envision, develop and
coordinate the Avery Library digital projects program based primarily on
the holdings of Avery special collections. The Curator will participate
in expanding existing projects and coordinate creation of new Avery
digitization projects, websites and electronic publications in
collaboration with the Avery Library staff, the Avery special
collections team and the Libraries Digital Programs Division.

Required Qualifications:
o ALA-accredited masters in library or information science; extensive
knowledge of rare books or equivalent experience
o Advanced degree in architecture, architectural history or related
disciplines, or demonstration of subject expertise in scholarly or
curatorial practice related to architectural disciplines.
o Reading knowledge of one or more European languages; reading knowledge
of Latin, German, Italian or French preferred.
o Demonstrated experience in teaching and research support.
o Enthusiasm for outreach and cultivation activities.
o Familiarity with digital project development and management,
digitization and web technologies.
o Strong organizational skills and excellent oral and written
communication skills.
o Ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of people,
including professional colleagues, students, faculty, and visiting
researchers.
o Personal commitment to service and professional growth and development

To submit an application, go to
https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59525

The Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library is one of the most
comprehensive architecture and fine arts library collections in the
world. Avery collects a full range of primary and secondary sources for
the advanced study of architecture, historic preservation, art history,
decorative arts, city planning, real estate, and archaeology. The
Library contains 600,000 volumes including more than 40,000 rare books,
and receives approximately 1,900 periodicals. Avery’s Drawings and
Archives collection includes two million architectural drawings and
records. The Avery Library is home to the Avery Index to Architectural
Periodicals, the only comprehensive American guide to the current
literature of architecture and design.

One of the world's leading research universities, Columbia University
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.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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