ACQflash: Opening for Collections and Data Management Librarian at the Harvard Business School

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Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:55:19 -0700
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Knowledge and Library Services
Harvard Business School
Collections and Data Management Librarian

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.

Requirements:

Advanced degree in information management, library science, or business
4+ years’ experience in collection development including contract
4+ 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

To apply, please go to http://bit.ly/1whymgV
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http://hr.harvard.edu/jobs/
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Click on ‘Search Openings’
Enter #33846BR in the Auto Req ID field and click 
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