Alex Caracuzzo
About Alex Caracuzzo
Alex Caracuzzo serves as the Senior Manager of Baker Research Services at Harvard Business School, a position he has held since 2017. He has extensive experience in academic libraries, having worked at institutions such as Harvard, MIT, and the University of Rhode Island.
Current Role at Baker Research Services
Alex Caracuzzo serves as the Senior Manager at Baker Research Services, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he oversees research initiatives and manages various services aimed at supporting the research community at Harvard Business School. His responsibilities include coordinating research projects, facilitating access to data resources, and providing guidance to researchers in their academic endeavors.
Experience at Harvard Business School
Prior to his current role, Alex Caracuzzo worked at Harvard Business School as the Research Data & Collections Librarian from 2015 to 2017. During this time, he focused on managing research data collections and enhancing access to library resources for faculty and students. His contributions during these two years helped improve the library's research support services.
Professional Background at MIT
Alex Caracuzzo spent a total of five years at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he held multiple positions. From 2005 to 2010, he served as the Associate Head Librarian at the Dewey Library for Management and Social Sciences. Following this, he worked from 2010 to 2015 as the MIT Sloan Management and Finance Librarian, where he managed liaisons for various departments, labs, and centers.
Educational Qualifications
Alex Caracuzzo earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Rhode Island - College of Business, completing his studies from 2000 to 2003. He also holds a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), which he obtained from the University of Rhode Island in 1993. Additionally, he received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the same institution, graduating in 1991.
Teaching Experience
In addition to his library roles, Alex Caracuzzo served as Adjunct Faculty at the University of Rhode Island from 2007 to 2012. In this capacity, he contributed to the academic development of students by teaching courses related to his expertise in library and information science.