We are pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Kilcer as the OSRDS Outreach Librarian, effective January 13, 2025. In this role, Emily will promote and advance OSRDS services and programs through outreach and engagement within and beyond Harvard Library. She will also manage, develop, and coordinate OSRDS projects, workshops, and events, as well as build collaborations and partnerships with various stakeholders across campus.
Emily is returning to Harvard after serving as the Scholarly Communication Librarian at the University at Albany, where she worked to advocate for, build, and connect open scholarship efforts on campus. She brings extensive knowledge in scholarly communication, open scholarship, and research data services, along with a wealth of experience in building partnerships, initiating and promoting programs and services, and engaging campus stakeholders and users. Emily holds a BA in English from the College of the Holy Cross and an MLS from Simmons College.
Emily’s background and experience will be a tremendous asset to the OSRDS team, and we are thrilled to have her on board. She can be reached at emily_kilcer@harvard.edu.