Collections and Data Management Librarian

Description

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