Multiple Openings, Harvard Library, Cambridge, MA
Posted September 27, 2017
Harvard Library and Harvard College Library are currently seeking candidates for the positions of Metadata Creation Manager and Head, Rare Book Section.
Metadata Creation Manager / Harvard Library
Under the supervision of the Head of Metadata Creation (MC) and as a member of the MC managers team, the incumbent facilitates timely access to Harvard Library collections by ensuring the creation and maintenance of discovery metadata for library content in multiple languages and formats.
Head, Rare Book Section / Harvard College Library
Reporting to the Associate Librarian for Technical Services, the Head of the Rare Book Section leads, manages, and supports Houghton Library’s efforts to catalog, preserve, and provide access to rare books, graphics, and other printed holdings in all formats and across Houghton’s curatorial areas. The incumbent will bring a progressive, flexible, and innovative approach to this work and will be responsible for developing and/or implementing strategies, technologies, and standards that facilitate researcher access to Houghton’s holdings. The Head of the Rare Book Section supervises section staff, plans and manages projects, and collaborates with staff and departments throughout Houghton Library, and participates actively within the broader Harvard special collections and cataloging community.
Please find the complete position descriptions attached.
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After selecting Administrative/Staff Jobs (either internal or external), click ‘search openings’ and then enter either ‘43781BR’ (Metadata Creation Manager) or ‘42894BR’ ( Head, Rare Book Section) in the Auto Req ID Field.