Education Collections Librarian: Open Scholarship Focus

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Harvard University’s HGSE Gutman Library seeks a collaborative Collections Librarian to develop and promote the Library’s general collections in support of HGSE research, teaching and learning needs.

The role focuses on education and behavioral sciences, coordinating with Harvard Library units and campus peers, and leading a team in collection management and course materials administration.

Qualifications

• MLIS from an ALA-accredited program is required.
• Minimum of three years related experience post-MLIS.
• Strong writing and communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and service to faculty, students and public.
• Experience with collection development and assessment in education/behavioral sciences is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead collection development to support curricular needs and scholarship.
• Manage and monitor collection expenditures and workflows with library leadership.
• Coordinate buying workflows and fund management for education librarians.
• Collaborate with Special Collections on materials transfers and gifts.
• Represent HGSE and Gutman Library in Harvard Library coordination groups.
• Ensure resources are accessible and compliant with university policies.

Skills

Strong writing & communication

User-focused service

Team collaboration

Project management

Open education & Open access

Education

MLIS from an ALA-accredited program

Tools

Alma

GOBI

Canvas

JIRA

Oracle

Job description

Harvard University’s HGSE Gutman Library seeks a collaborative Collections Librarian to develop and promote the Library’s general collections in support of HGSE research, teaching and learning needs.

The role focuses on education and behavioral sciences, coordinating with Harvard Library units and campus peers, and leading a team in collection management and course materials administration.