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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 Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/17080/ To post a new job please visit http://jobs.code4lib.org/