Business Specialist Librarian
Marion Co Public Library • Indianapolis, IN10d
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Business Specialist Librarian
Marion Co Public Library•Indianapolis, IN
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 particular focus 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 to the small business community to promote and improve library services. The position is based at the 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 starting hourly rate is $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.
- Commitment to a high level of customer service and patron satisfaction.
- Ability to cope with daily job-related stress.
- Ability to adapt and respond professionally to different behaviors and personalities of patrons and staff.
- 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, including SCORE, SBA, ISBDC, Indy Chamber, and BOI.
- Represent the library at outreach and public events serving small business and job-seeking communities.
- Represent business services in media interviews and other media appearances.
- Plan, promote, and evaluate the annual Small Business Series and other business-related programs, using community partnerships and developing original programming.
- Maintain the printed business 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 business newsletter four times a year with articles on business topics and a calendar of events at Central Library and local small business organizations.
- Work on reference desks as needed.
- Provide customer service and patron support, adapting professionally to different behaviors and personalities of patrons and staff.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid basic group life insurance
- Paid time off
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Library-paid pension plan
- Career growth opportunities and promotion from within
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
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