Library Project Coordinator, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Posted February 2, 2017
The Harvard Library is currently seeking candidates for the position of Systems Librarian II – Library Project Coordinator.
Reporting to the Director, Library Systems, Library Technology Service (LTS), the Systems Librarian II – Library Project Coordinator will be a member of a high performing team charged with implementing a new library platform used by most library staff to manage the library collections of the Harvard Library. This system facilitates collections management (i.e. acquisition, description, and inventory management) and access functions (i.e. circulation, course reserves). This 18 month project is a major effort for the Harvard Library and will require a strong partnership between LTS, many Harvard Library staff, and the system vendor. The project will involve a massive data migration, complex system configuration, revamping of many library workflows, and a comprehensive re-training program for library staff. The Systems Librarian II – Library Project Coordinator will be dedicated full time to the project and will play a key role in project coordination, under the direction of the Director. The scope of this work will include early project planning through migration and cutover (18 months), and post cutover refinement and problem resolution (6 months).
Key responsibilities for this position include managing software implementation process (creation of user stories, tracking configuration and enhancement processes, facilitating data migration), overseeing change management and training programs, creating, maintaining and distributing project documentation, and coordinating the work of project teams for the Harvard library.
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