Business Librarian

Penn State University•University Park, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The candidate will serve as the subject specialist and liaison for the Department of Economics in the College of the Liberal Arts and the Departments of Accounting, Finance, and Risk Management in the Smeal College of Business. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.