Business Specialist Librarian

Marion Co Public Library•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Under general guidance, the Business Specialist Librarian performs professional librarian duties, providing customer service, program development, training, outreach, and direction to library patrons, community partners, and staff, with a specific emphasis on businesses and entrepreneurs. The role requires extensive knowledge of technology and specialized print and electronic business resources, maintaining the business collection, and providing specialized reference assistance. The librarian fosters community partnerships and serves as a liaison with the small business community to promote and improve library services. The position is based at Central Library and is full-time, 40 hours per week. The schedule may vary and includes a combination of day, evening, and/or weekend hours, including occasional Sundays. The role is exempt and has a starting hourly rate of $23.65.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Library Science.
Three to five years of librarian experience.
Indiana State Librarian Certificate 3 – Professional Assistant.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to cope with daily job-related stress.
Ability to adapt and respond professionally to different behaviors and personalities of patrons and staff.
Commitment to a high level of customer service and patron satisfaction.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance on business research, market analysis, and industry trends using library databases and resources.
Assist entrepreneurs and small business owners with business plans, funding opportunities, and marketing strategies through one-on-one appointments.
Develop and maintain partnerships with local business organizations, chambers of commerce, and economic development agencies.
Represent the library at public and outreach events serving small business and job-seeking communities, and represent business services in media interviews.
Plan, promote, and evaluate the annual Small Business Series and other business-related programs, using partnerships and developing original programming.
Maintain the business print collection and provide expertise on business database acquisitions.
Evaluate materials for condition and usefulness and recommend new materials to selectors.
Create book displays and Bibliocommons lists promoting the business collection.
Create and maintain a mailing list of business patrons for newsletter distribution.
Produce a quarterly business newsletter featuring business topics and a calendar of events at Central Library and local small business organizations.
Work at reference desks as needed.
Provide customer service and work professionally with patrons and staff with different behaviors and personalities.