POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Posted September 17, 1998


REPOSTING - PLEASE EXCUSE DUPLICATON

Harvard Business School, Baker Library.   Bibliographic Database Specialist.       

Reporting to the Director of Resource and Database Management, participates in university-wide 
virtual library initiatives and the application and development of new modes of intellectual 
access to electronic business information based on emerging standards, provides intellectual 
access to the library's collections, creates original authority records according to national 
standards, performs a leadership role in the development and continuous improvement of 
departmental policy and work flow, acts as a resource person on bibliographic databases, 
assists with the development and maintenance of the department's Web site, and trains 
and supervises library asisstants.

Required/Preferred Education, Experience, Skills:  ALA accredited MLS required; 
1-2 years bibliographic control experience in an academic or special library; must be 
flexible and self-motivated with a strong interest in developing and implementing 
innovative virtual library projects, including metadata initiatives, web page 
design and developing thesauri and classification systems; excellent knowledge of traditional 
standards for bibliographic description and machine-readable formats (AACR2, USMARC, etc.); 
knowledge of emerging metadata standards; reading knowledge of one foreign language; 
extensive experience with Internet and PC software packages, particularly 
Windows95, MS Word and Excel, integrated library systems, and bibliographic utilities; 
excellent analytical, communication, training, and planning skills; creativity and initiative; 
ability to prioritize work to ensure that departmental and library goals are 
realized; ability to work independently and as a member of a team; knowledge of business 
and economics subject areas preferred.  

Salary range:  $34,300 - 56,100.

Closing date:  Open until filled.

Send cover letter and resume to:  
Lauren Baccus, Fowler 22, Harvard Business School, Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA.  02163.