Research and Collections Librarian

Indiana University Academic Positions•Bloomington, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Libraries seeks a dynamic and collaborative Research and Collections Librarian to lead the development, assessment, and promotion of collections that support the teaching and research missions of the Kelley School of Business and the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs—two of the nation’s top-ranked programs. This position plays a strategic role in shaping access to high-impact resources in business, public policy, government affairs, and sustainability. Working as part of a three-librarian team at the Business/ SPEA Library, the successful candidate will ensure that collections remain responsive to evolving curricular and research needs. This includes selecting and evaluating materials, managing budgets, and engaging with faculty and students to align resources with academic priorities. The IU Bloomington Libraries system is one of North America’s premier academic research libraries, with over 10 million print volumes, 60,000+ electronic journals, and a renowned Moving Image Archive. The Research & Learning Division, which houses this position, fosters innovation, inclusive learning, and strategic partnerships across campus. Reporting to the Head of Sciences & Social Sciences, the librarian will contribute to a department that supports curriculum and research for over 70% of IU Bloomington students.

Requirements

Master's degree in Library Science or equivalent professional degree.
Demonstrated experience in collection development, assessment, and management within an academic library setting.
Proficiency in selecting and evaluating a wide range of library materials, including monographs, serials, and databases.
Experience in managing library budgets and resources.
Strong research and consultation skills, with the ability to assist students, faculty, and researchers.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
Experience with outreach, instruction, and promotion of library collections and services.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to departmental and library-wide initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Subject expertise in business, public policy, government affairs, or sustainability.
Familiarity with academic library systems and technologies.
Experience working with top-ranked business and public affairs schools.
Knowledge of emerging trends in scholarly communication and information access.

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead collection strategist for Business and Public & Environmental Affairs, overseeing selection, evaluation, and lifecycle management of monographs, serials, and databases.
Conduct ongoing assessments of collections and research support services to identify emerging needs, gaps, and opportunities for innovation.
Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to ensure collections align with curricular goals, accreditation standards, and evolving research priorities.
Provide research consultations that help students, faculty, and researchers effectively navigate and leverage library resources to support coursework, projects, and scholarly research.
Promote collections and services through targeted outreach, instruction, and engagement with stakeholders in the Kelley School of Business and the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.
Participate actively in library-wide initiatives, departmental programs, and campus events that enhance the visibility and impact of library resources.