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The Frances Loeb Library at Harvard University's Graduate School of
Design seeks applicants for two positions: Head of Technical Services,
and Collections Librarian.  Both positions will be available on January
1, 1998.  Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to
Sofia Borcic, Human Resources, Graduate School of Design, Harvard
University, 48 Quincy Street, S203, Cambridge, MA 02138. No phone calls,
please.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

TITLE:  Head of Technical Services, Frances Loeb Library, Graduate
School of Design, Harvard University
GRADE/JOB FAMILY: 58/Library
SALARY RANGE:  $43,700-$72,100 depending on experience
REPORTS TO:  Librarian of the Frances Loeb Library
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees Technical Services Department. Manages staff who process
materials in a broad range of languages. Sets standards for quality of
monographs, serials, and AV cataloging acquisitions records. Contributes
to book selection activities. Establishes and implements departmental
goals and policies. Catalogs monographs, serials and serial title
changes, following CONSER (Cooperative Online Serials Program)
guidelines, and standards. Provides limited reference desk coverage.
Provides budget projections for cataloging collections and material
needs. Prepares statistical reports. Plans and implements new systems,
services to increase efficiency of operations. Represents the library on
university committees and meetings.
REQUIREMENTS:
ALA-accredited library degree (MLS) or its equivalent; background in
architecture, landscape architecture, urban design or a closely related
field; minimum of 5 years experience in a technical services environment
and demonstrated competence in cataloging and technical services; solid
working knowledge of AACR2, LC subject headings and classification
systems; reading knowledge of at least one European language; proven
managerial and organizational skills, with excellent written and oral
communication ability; competency in an electronic environment;
willingness to work collegially in a team environment; flexibility and
versatility required in order to effectively contribute to an evolving
work situation.

TITLE:  Collections Librarian, Frances Loeb Library, Graduate School of
Design, Harvard University
GRADE/JOB FAMILY:  57/Library
SALARY RANGE:  $38,800-$61,900, depending on experience
REPORTS TO:  Librarian of the Frances Loeb Library
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees collection development activities; coordinates selection
activities of other librarians. With the Librarian and other library
staff, performs collection analysis, develops and monitors collection
development policy. Designs, implements and monitors approval plans.
Negotiates vendor contracts and site licenses for electronic resources.
Represents the library in relevant GSD and university library
discussions. Maintains strong working relationship with faculty and
students. As a reference team member, works 12-15 hours per week
providing reference service; assists the Head of Public Services in
bibliographic instruction programs. Works as part of the professional
team to develop new services and programs.
REQUIREMENTS:
ALA-accredited library degree (MLS) or its equivalent; background in
architecture, landscape architecture, urban design or a closely related
field (academic degree desirable); minimum of 2-4 years experience in a
comparable library setting; demonstrated ability in reference and
collection management with reading knowledge of at least two foreign
languages; excellent written and oral communication ability; competency
in an electronic environment; willingness to work collegially in a team
environment; flexibility and versatility required in order to
effectively contribute to an evolving work situation.