About Library & Research Services

Manager of Research & Data Services

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James has served as the Manager of Research and Data Services at HKS since February 2022. In addition to his work at HKS, he teaches a course on Information Visualization at the Pratt Institute School of Information. Prior to HKS, James worked as Data and Visualization Librarian at Dartmouth College. He has been an instructor with the Carpentries since 2015, and he teaches the use of free, open tools to promote reproducible research. James holds a BA in Music and English from Boston College and a MS in Library and Information Science from the Pratt Institute.

Research & Data Librarian

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James supports research and data services at HKS. They are especially interested in bias in data and models, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. James has an EdM from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, a MS in Library and Information Science from Simmons University, and an ALM in Data Science from the Harvard Extension School. They are happy to help HKS community members use data in their projects, including by using Python, R, and other data tools.

Access Services Coordinator

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Tim is responsible for the smooth functioning of the circulation and access aspects of the HKS Library. He also hires, trains, and manages the student assistant staff, shares oversight of the Library’s physical operations, and works with HKSIT to provide computing and printing support to patrons. Tim holds a Bachelor of Liberal Arts with a social sciences concentration from the Harvard Extension School. When not at the Library, Tim can be found working with several service organizations, cooking, or caring for his garden.

Collections Coordinator

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As the Collections Coordinator, Celeste supports a variety of projects at HKS including digital accessibility, Faculty Publications, and Library Reserves. She worked in the HKS Library while completing her graduate studies and is very happy to return. Celeste holds an BA in Political Science from Western Washington University, and a MS in Library and Information Science and a MA in History from Simmons University.

Senior Administrative Coordinator

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Emma assists the HKS Librarian with managing and overseeing the financial and administrative operations across the department. These operations include financial analysis, procurement, and assigned projects. Emma enjoys spending her spare time with her children.

Access Services Specialist

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Brandon assists with daily access and circulation inquiries at the HKS Library. He is responsible for supporting resource sharing, processing deliveries for the SEC Book Locker system, contributing to collections projects, and supervising student assistant staff. Brandon is also a member of the HKS Library’s Course Materials team and fulfills requests for required readings, chapter scans, and accessible documents. He holds a BA from Emerson College and is pursuing a MS in Library and Information Science at Simmons University.

Access Services Librarian for Harvard Kennedy School & Harvard Law School

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Julie has over 10 years of experience connecting patrons with library resources, overseeing daily operations of library service desks, and managing a team of more than 20 employees committed to the library’s mission of supporting teaching and learning in and out of the classroom. She is a graduate of Emerson College and holds a MS in Library and Information Science from Simmons University.

Research Data Steward

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Megan provides research data management consultations, data safety training, and guidance on the Harvard Data Safety research compliance process. She holds a MS in Library and Information Science from Simmons College and has a particular interest in infrastructure development and cultural shifts that support the ethical implementation of FAIR Data Principles.

Manager of Community Engagement & Special Projects

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Alessandra leads LRS’s engagement strategy and efforts with HKS students, faculty, staff, and researchers to develop, assess, and deliver excellent and responsive resources, services, and programs in support of current and future research, teaching, and learning. She also leads special projects with internal and external collaborators to develop and maintain a world-class academic public policy library. Alessandra holds a BA in Geography from Vassar College, a MS in Library and Information Science from Simmons University, and is a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competency with the International Association of Accessibility Professionals. They are currently pursuing a MS in City Planning at Boston University and a Public Leadership Credential at Harvard Kennedy School.

Chief Research Data & Privacy Officer and HKS Librarian

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Christina has a background in research and data, as well as digital content management and structured vocabularies, research dissemination, and copyright and data licensing.  She previously worked in knowledge services in the pharmaceutical industry and oversaw research and knowledge services for an economic consulting firm before joining HKS. She holds a MS in Library and Information Science from Simmons University and a MBA from Babson College. She also holds a Certified Information Privacy Professional/US through the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

Manager of Collections & Library Services

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Keely has almost thirty years of experience in libraries, academic and public, including more than a decade at HKS. She oversees all aspects of LRS’s collections, both print and digital, and is the point of contact for use of library spaces and requests for new library services. Keely collaborates closely with HKSIT, the Office of Career Advancement, the Communications Program, Harvard Library, and library staff at Harvard’s other professional schools to provide patrons with expertise, services, and resources across HKS and beyond. She holds an AB in Classics from Kenyon College and a MS in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Digital Collections Librarian

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Corinne leads the preservation and access of unique HKS content, both analog and born-digital. She oversees Faculty Publications, DASH, HKS web archive, course materials, and other digitization and digital access projects. She is also the curator of the HKS Political Button Collection. She holds a MA in History and a MS in Library and Information Science from Simmons University, and a BA in Honours History from McGill University.