Business Librarian

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

75% tuition discount for employees

Retirement plans

Job summary

Penn State University Libraries on the University Park Campus invites applications for a tenure-track Business Librarian (Assistant/Associate Librarian). The librarian will serve as a subject specialist and liaison for Economics and for Accounting, Finance, and Risk Management, supporting business courses and research.

The role emphasizes scholarly communication, OA initiatives, and mentoring for new faculty.

Qualifications

• Masters of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited institution (or relevant graduate degree)
• Instruction and/or reference experience in an academic, special, or research library
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace
• Potential to achieve the requirements for tenure and promotion in the areas of librarianship, research, and service
• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a program of library instruction (including the development of online library guides and tutorials) that supports the curriculum of liaison academic units.
• Provide reference assistance and research consulting (both face-to-face and online) for subject-specific research at all levels.
• Build, maintain, and assess collections in all media and formats to support research and teaching in assigned academic units.
• Collaborate and coordinate with librarians in related subject areas and libraries, including Commonwealth Campus Libraries (CCLs) and peers through the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA).
• Participate in the intellectual life and operations of assigned academic units; engage with faculty and students as a colleague in both disciplinary activities and in library services; and serve as liaison to centers affiliated with assigned academic units.
• Contribute to the advancement of Penn State Libraries’ programs for scholarly communication, open access (OA) initiatives, and open educational resources (OER).
• Engage in research, scholarly publication, and professional service activities in areas appropriate to academic librarianship and the disciplines served.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instruction experience

Reference experience

Independent work

Equity and inclusion

Tenure potential

Communication skills

Education

Master of Library Science

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. The Pennsylvania State University Libraries invite applications and nominations for Business Librarian (Assistant/Associate Librarian) at its University Park Campus. We seek a proactive and creative candidate for a tenure-track faculty position in the Schreyer Business Library https://libraries.psu.edu/business. The candidate will serve as the subject specialist and liaison for the Department of Economics in the College of the Liberal Arts https://la.psu.edu/ and the Departments of Accounting, Finance, and Risk Management in the Smeal College of Business https://www.smeal.psu.edu/. In addition, this librarian will assist with the unit’s work with foundational business courses. Successful candidates will benefit from the strong mentoring program developed by the University Libraries to support new faculty in tenure-track appointments in fulfilling expectations in the areas of librarianship, research, and service. The University Libraries welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities who are excited to support business and economics research and learning. Early career professionals are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a program of library instruction (including the development of online library guides and tutorials) that supports the curriculum of liaison academic units.
• Provide reference assistance and research consulting (both face-to-face and online) for subject-specific research at all levels.
• Build, maintain, and assess collections in all media and formats to support research and teaching in assigned academic units.
• Collaborate and coordinate with librarians in related subject areas and libraries, including Commonwealth Campus Libraries (CCLs) and peers through the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA).
• Participate in the intellectual life and operations of assigned academic units; engage with faculty and students as a colleague in both disciplinary activities and in library services; and serve as liaison to centers affiliated with assigned academic units.
• Contribute to the advancement of Penn State Libraries’ programs for scholarly communication, open access (OA) initiatives, and open educational resources (OER).
• Engage in research, scholarly publication, and professional service activities in areas appropriate to academic librarianship and the disciplines served.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Masters of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited institution (or relevant graduate degree)
• Instruction and/or reference experience in an academic, special, or research library
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace
• Potential to achieve the requirements for tenure and promotion in the areas of librarianship, research, and service
• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in business librarianship
• Demonstrated experience or education working with business, economics, or related information sources
• Familiarity with business information sources
• Experience finding and using economic, financial, and related data to support research

Academic Rank

Candidates for the rank of Assistant Librarian should possess a graduate degree in library or information studies or other appropriate degree; must have demonstrated potential ability as a librarian; and must have shown promise of growth in research and service. Candidates for the rank of Associate Librarian should possess the same qualifications as the assistant librarian, demonstrate excellence in librarianship, show evidence of an established reputation in research, and have a strong record of service to the University and the profession. More information can be found in the Guideline for Promotion and Tenure Criteria https://libraries.psu.edu/policies/ul-acg07.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

Background Checks/Clearances

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