Collections and Data Management Librarian
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Baker Library, Harvard Business School

  
Put your in-depth knowledge of the business/social sciences information
industry and your strong quantitative, analytical, communication, and problem
solving skills to work in a vibrant organization that is building an exemplar
21st century academic library to support research, teaching, and learning at a
world renowned business school.

  
Knowledge and Library Services at Harvard Business School (HBS) is seeking a
versatile, results and service oriented individual who thrives in a changing
learning environment to become a key member of the Baker Library collections
and data management teams.

  
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  * Implementing and providing day-to-day management of the new Research Data Management Program for HBS.
  * Acquiring and tracking special data sets and other research materials for individual HBS faculty and doctoral students.
  * Consulting with customers and colleagues on intellectual property issues.
  * Implementing the collection development policy, including vendor negotiations and licensing.
  * Preparing budget requests and forecasts and liaise with Harvard Library acquisitions as needed
  * Advanced degree in information management, library science, or business
  * 4+ years' experience in collection development including contract negotiations and management
  * Demonstrated ability to exercise maturity and good judgement in dealing with priority customers and vendors
  * Fundamental understanding of intellectual property issues
  * In-depth understanding of scholarly communications and the information industry, preferably in the field of contemporary business and/or social sciences
  * Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  * Strong quantitative, analytical, and critical thinking/problem-solving skills
  * Demonstrated ability to influence without authority
Our expectations are that employees of HBS adhere to and represent our
Community Values. They are:

  
Respect for the rights, differences, and dignity of others

Honesty and integrity in dealing with all members of the community

Accountability for personal behavior



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