Business Librarian & Entrepreneurship Liaison

Code4lib; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University Libraries invites applications for a Business Librarian to support the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business and its entrepreneurship initiatives in Auburn, Alabama.

The tenure-track librarian will lead information literacy instruction, research support, and liaison services for business programs and the New Venture Accelerator, working with a dynamic team across the university. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Innovation Support, the role emphasizes scholarly activity,

Qualifications

• Master of Library Science or equivalent from an ALA accredited program at the time employment begins.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in library services.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to the changing needs of library users and to engage in continuous learning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, including evidence of the ability to initiate and carry projects through to completion.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute collegially and productively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison and conduct outreach to students, staff, and faculty in the College of Business.
• Serve as liaison and conduct outreach to students, staff, and faculty involved in entrepreneurship programs and competitions.
• Provide subject-specific research support to students, staff, and faculty in the areas of business and entrepreneurship.
• Develop and teach outcome-based, subject-specific information literacy instruction sessions. Some evening and weekend instruction service may be required.
• Create online instructional materials for business undergraduate and graduate students.
• Select materials to support research and teaching in the College of Business; coordinate collection development policies and strategy with the Libraries' Collections Strategist and serve as member of the Libraries' Collection Development Group.
• Participate in the general education efforts of the Libraries' instruction program.
• Provide subject-specific reference services using innovative tools, both virtual and in-person, for the University community as well as members of the public.
• Perform other duties and assist with special projects as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Independent work

Initiate and carry projects

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Library Science (ALA accredited)

Job description

Auburn University Libraries invites applications for a Business Librarian to support the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business and its entrepreneurship initiatives in Auburn, Alabama.

The tenure-track librarian will lead information literacy instruction, research support, and liaison services for business programs and the New Venture Accelerator, working with a dynamic team across the university. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Innovation Support, the role emphasizes scholarly activity,