Foreign Comparative and International Law Librarian Harvard University

The Harvard Law School Library (HLSL) aims to collect the primary law of all jurisdictions of the world, and collects secondary material as appropriate based on the evolving research needs of the HLS community. The Collection Development Unit of the Harvard Law School Library is responsible for all aspects of building and maintaining the HLSL collections in print and digital format, including acquisition and deaccessioning. The Foreign Comparative and International Law Librarian is responsible for the selection and maintenance of foreign, comparative and international legal materials for the Harvard Law School Library (HLSL) collection; coordinates the selection activities of foreign, comparative and international materials by other librarians. In support of the research activities of the Harvard Law School community, the Librarian may provide jurisdiction specific research support to the Research Services team. The Librarian represents HLSL in collaborative collection at Harvard University and actively participates in HLSL, Harvard Library, consortia and external committees.

As the Foreign Comparative and International Law Librarian you will:

• Coordinate and select foreign, comparative, and international law – print and electronic materials.
• Plan collection development strategies and policies and approve expenditures, in collaboration with the Manager of Collection Development.
• Serve as a principal resource on collection development issues, and selection and maintenance; build the collection in designated area(s)

• Coordinate collection development work of FCIL reference librarians; provide training and support to research librarian selectors
• Analyze current and retrospective collection strengths and make recommendations for programmatic change in the collections
• Under the direction of the Manager for Collection Development, assign fund expenditure priorities and consult on the gift and exchange process

• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or a Master’s Degree in humanities with a focus on a foreign language
• Two or more years of experience working in collection development in a library
• Fluency in a Western European language

We are looking for people who have:

• Reading knowledge of both Western and Eastern European languages

• Experience in the legal field
• Commitment to customer service
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment

This position works a combination of on-campus and remote work based on business needs and manager approval.

We regret that Harvard Law School is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

All offers to be made by HLS Human Resources.

Be a part of excellence and leadership in legal education and scholarship at Harvard Law School. We are a community of talented people from diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives, dedicated to advancing the cause of justice all over the world. We value our differences and our diversity as a source of strength. We are committed to developing and inspiring our students and our workforce. Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you do it, Harvard Law School is a place where you can thrive.

We invite you to visit Harvard’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

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