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Reference, Collections, and Instruction Librarian for MCB

Harvard University
Cambridge , MA, USA
Full-time

Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL)

Participate in library research services in collaboration with other library staff and provide in-person and virtual reference and research consultation services including specialized research for in-depth inquiries.

Consult with and counsel library users in devising research strategies, identifying appropriate and available research materials (at Harvard and beyond), and provide technical training as needed.

Apply broad knowledge of applicable print and electronic reference sources.

Build relationships and respond to diverse clientele of faculty, students, scholars, and staff to support teaching, learning, and research.

Coordinate and teach course-integrated, subject-specific information literacy opportunities, including the development of lesson plans and materials to be included for classes as requested by faculty.

Scholarly Resources Management

Develop high quality collections and manages a dedicated collections budget.

Support campus needs and help build library capabilities for research data management.

Select monographic and serial works in all formats essential to the collection, consulting faculty and curators, and / or the library director as necessary.

Manage the regular review of subscriptions to identify new opportunities to switch from print subscriptions to electronic subscriptions.

General

Contribute to the Library's public services, programs, and methodology, particularly in the area of reference and research services.

In collaboration with other staff, oversee the daily operation and management of the reading room and other public areas, referring to Special Collections staff, student assistants and / or LHT workers as needed.

Contribute to library strategic planning, policy, and procedure discussions.

Enforce all library security protocols.

Connect and collaborate with colleagues in science librarianship as part of the Science Libraries Council.

Participate in Harvard Library committees, working groups, meetings, and events.

Represent the Ernst Mayr and Harvard Library through active participation in relevant national and international professional and scholarly organizations.

May be required to assist with disaster recovery efforts and integrated pest management program.

30+ days ago
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