Access Services Librarian, Harvard Library, Cambridge, MA

Posted April 25, 2018

Access Services actively supports the Harvard Library mission by delivering a high standard of service; cultivating a welcoming environment that is supportive of academic research and inquiry; stewarding the university collection; and connecting the academic community to the vast array of library resources. We support the teaching and scholarly mission of the University through collaborative partnerships with the community of students, scholars and professionals at Harvard and beyond.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Access Services for the Professional School Libraries, the Access Services Librarian leads a team of Access Services staff embedded in the school libraries at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government (HKS) and the School of Education (Gutman) to provide access to Harvard Library and its collections. The Access Services Librarian performs a variety of managerial and operational duties requiring substantial knowledge of library systems and procedures to provide access to collections, process library materials, and assist patrons in identifying, gaining access to, and using the library resources. In collaboration with local leadership, the Access Services Librarian supports reference services. This highly visible position operates in a busy environment and involves actively assisting users and monitoring multiple library functions.

 

To view the complete position description and to apply, please see here.