Manager of Digital Collections and Content, Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge, MA

Duties & Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of LKS and in support of the mission of the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS), the Manager of Digital Collections and Content leads the advancement of digital library content services and initiatives in support of current and future research and teaching. Actively participates in LKS outreach activities across HKS as well as represents LKS on relevant Harvard Library Committees and working groups.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads the advancement of digital library content services in support of current and future research and teaching at HKS.
• Works with the Director and Manager of Research & Knowledge Services to build and facilitate access to an outstanding collection of information resources, increasingly digital and interdisciplinary in scope, in support of current and future research, teaching and knowledge creation at HKS and across the University.
• Assumes an active role in the investigation and implementation of new modes of scholarly communication including discovery, dissemination, and management of HKS generated scholarship to increase impact and worldwide reach. 
• Collaborates with IT and others across HKS as well as the University to investigate, plan and implement systems and products related to digital collections and content, including a research information management system (RIMS).
• Maintains and shares in-depth knowledge in the identification, assessment, and implementation of trends and emerging technologies that strategically advance the library’s mission. 
• Coordinates the organization and preservation of HKS born digital and digitized content.
• Serves as a resource to faculty, staff, and students on issues of data curation and management.
• Takes the lead on investigating and analyzing complex e-resources, products and subscriptions. 
• Oversees core LKS digital services including the Online Course Materials function and its interoperability with Canvas, the University’s learning management system.
• Supervises the Online Course Materials Coordinator and Assistant.
• Conducts regular and ad-hoc data reporting on the usage of digital resources and core systems.
• Participates in library outreach activities across HKS and the University in collaboration with Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL) staff.
• Represents LKS on relevant Harvard Library Committees and Working Groups.

Additional Information

• Please upload your cover letter and resume as one document.
• Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background checks.
• Harvard University is committed to supporting a healthy, sustainable learning and working environment

EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution.
• Minimum 4 years of professional level library experience.
• Experience with or knowledge of current and emergent best practices, issues and trends relating to digital initiatives in a scholarly research environment.
• Experience in the delivery of user services.

Additional Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
• Strong organizational, analytical and project management skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative and/or team environment.
• Experience with or knowledge of Learning Management Systems and/or Content Management Systems.
• Familiarity with current digital technologies and proficiency using a variety of computer software and systems.
• Experience with or knowledge of quantitative methods and data management and curation.
• Ability to lead change, and identify and implement new technologies, services and processes.
• Strong customer service orientation

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