CDL-Librarian for Western Europe (Germanic emphasis) posting

From: "Helene C. Williams" <helene_williams_at_harvard.edu>

The Harvard College Library invites inquiries, nominations, and 
applications for our "Librarian for Western Europe (Germanic emphasis)," 
described below.

Best wishes to all,

        Dan Hazen
        Head, Collection Development Department
        140 Widener
        Harvard College Library
        Cambridge, MA  02138, U.S.A.
           Tel.:  617-495-2425
           Fax:   617-496-8704
           E-mail:  <dchazen_at_fas.harvard.edu>


HARVARD UNIVERSITY
PROFESSIONAL VACANCY

Librarian for Western Europe (Germanic emphasis)
Harvard College Library


Harvard University seeks nominations and applications of accomplished and 
creative individuals for the Librarian for Western Europe (Germanic 
emphasis).  The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for 
collection development and related services for the Germanic linguistic 
area within the Widener Library. This position carries primary 
responsibility for collection development and related services for Germanic 
linguistic area within Widener Library. The Librarian for Western Europe 
(Germanic emphasis) functions in close collaboration with other 
bibliographers in the Collection Development Department.  Develops and 
manages the Library's Germanic and related Western European collections in 
the humanities and social sciences.  Specific tasks include selection of 
library materials; consultation on preservation issues; analysis and 
evaluation of collections in terms of coverage, format, and distribution 
among Harvard's libraries.  Oversees approval plans; manages unit's budget; 
consults and collaborates with other library units, academic departments, 
faculty and other users; continuously engages with remote resources and 
with cooperative initiatives for access; cultivates close working 
relationships with representatives of the booktrade and with overall 
community of information providers.  This position reports to the Head of 
Collection Development.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Western European Studies and MLS from an ALA accredited degree 
program are strongly preferred. Knowledge of Western Europe's booktrade and 
publishing patterns, and a minimum of eight years experience in collection 
development in an academic research library, are required.  Fluency in both 
written and spoken German is essential.  Exposure to MS Office Suite is 
required.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to 
work collaboratively to plan for library services and the ability to manage 
resources effectively to achieve goals is also required.

Compensation:

Harvard University offers a competitive program of benefits.  Appointment 
salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Application Process:

The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until 
the position is filled.  Interested parties are invited to submit a cover 
letter addressing position qualifications along with a resume.  In 
addition, please submit the names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses 
of 3 references:

Apply online to
Requisition # 20085

  www.jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/search_req

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