Tenure-Track Academic Librarian — Economics & Finance

The Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries invites applications for a Business Librarian (Assistant/Associate Librarian) at the University Park Campus. The librarian serves as subject specialist and liaison for Economics, Accounting, Finance, and Risk Management, supporting foundational business courses and research.

The position emphasizes instruction, reference, collection development, collaboration with BTAA peers, and scholarly publishing.

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 librarianship, research, and service.
• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a program of library instruction that supports the curriculum of liaison academic units.
• Provide reference assistance and research consulting for subject-specific research at all levels.
• Build, maintain, and assess collections in all media and formats to support research and teaching.
• Collaborate with librarians in related subject areas and libraries, including BTAA.
• Participate in the intellectual life and operations of assigned academic units and serve as liaison to centers affiliated with units.
• Contribute to scholarly communication, OA initiatives, and open educational resources.
• Engage in research, scholarly publication, and professional service activities in academic librarianship.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instruction experience

Reference experience

Communication skills

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

Master of Library Science (MLS)

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries invites applications for a Business Librarian (Assistant/Associate Librarian) at the University Park Campus. The librarian serves as subject specialist and liaison for Economics, Accounting, Finance, and Risk Management, supporting foundational business courses and research.

The position emphasizes instruction, reference, collection development, collaboration with BTAA peers, and scholarly publishing.