Education Library Collections Librarian

Digital Library Federation; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University, HGSE Gutman Library, seeks a collaborative, user-centered Collections Librarian to develop, steward, and promote the Library’s general collections for HGSE researchers and students.

The Librarian leads collection development, manages funds, coordinates purchasing, and partners with teams to ensure accessibility, while using data-driven assessment to inform decisions.

Qualifications

• An M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited program.
• Minimum of three years related experience, post-M.L.S.
• Candidates must submit a resume and cover letter.
• Interviews may be conducted on campus and could require a presentation.

Responsibilities

• Develops collection strategies to support curricular needs, faculty scholarship, school research initiatives, and open scholarship.
• Manages and reviews collection expenditures with library leadership and finance teams.
• Coordinates purchasing workflows and fund management for education liaison librarians.
• Collaborates with Special Collections and Harvard Library partners on workflow optimization and policy development.
• Represents HGSE and Gutman Library in Harvard Library events and SHAER meetings.
• Ensures resources are accessible and compliant with accessibility and authentication requirements.

Skills

MLS knowledge

Collection management

Communication skills

Education

M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited program

Tools

Alma

JIRA

Job description

Harvard University, HGSE Gutman Library, seeks a collaborative, user-centered Collections Librarian to develop, steward, and promote the Library’s general collections for HGSE researchers and students.

The Librarian leads collection development, manages funds, coordinates purchasing, and partners with teams to ensure accessibility, while using data-driven assessment to inform decisions.