American University: University Library
Business Librarian
*Location: *Washington, DC
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American University Library invites applications from innovative,
energetic, and service-oriented librarians to fill a continuing
appointment-track faculty position for the Kogod School of Business,
beginning Summer/Spring 2017, subject to budgetary approval. Rank will be
dependent upon experience and stature in the field at either assistant or
associate level.
*Responsibilities*: As the Research and Instruction Librarian for Business,
the librarian will be the point person for research assistance, information
literacy instruction and collection development in support of the
curriculum and the faculty research at the Kogod School of Business, as
well as business-related research across campus. The librarian will work
closely with the faculty and administration of the Kogod School of Business
to ensure that the University Library is able to meet their research and
pedagogical needs and to increase awareness of library resources.
In collection development, the Business Librarian:
§ Reviews and selects research materials (print and digital) to support
faculty and student research for Kogod.
§ Identifies fund-raising opportunities for building collections
supporting Kogod and helps cultivate potential donors.
§ Provides high-level subject specific reference assistance to Kogod
faculty and students, as well as basic research assistance to all students
and faculty.
§ Teaches subject specific instruction sessions and participates in the
baseline information literacy instruction for all students.
§ Creates appropriate online tools to support Kogod students and faculty.
Supports interdisciplinary initiatives across academic units that require
expertise in business librarianship.
§ Serves on the Library’s Collections Management Team and participates in
decisions that affect the overall research materials collection.
§ Assists all relevant entities in self-studies and reaccreditation.
The Business Librarian is a member of the Division of Research, Teaching
and Learning [RTL] and reports to the Associate Director of RTL. As a
member of RTL, the Business Librarian also participates in broader
initiatives as part of the library.
Library faculty members participate in library governance activities. The
Business Librarian also consults regularly with the Kogod teaching faculty
and administrators. Library faculty members are expected to develop
professionally, to contribute to the profession of librarianship, and to
participate in campus-wide and library-wide activities.
*Salary*: Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
*Position available*: Beginning Summer/Spring 2017
*QUALIFICATIONS*
An ALA accredited M.L.S and three years’ experience in an academic or
research institution and a degree in business, economics or a related field
is highly preferred. Corporate experience of five or more years in lieu of
an academic business background is also acceptable.
Other qualifications include demonstrated reference, instruction, and
collection development experience; evidence of potential for professional
contributions and ongoing professional development; outstanding
interpersonal and communication skills; strong public service ethic;
collaborative skills.
Ideal candidates will also possess the ability to shift priorities in a
rapidly changing environment; to work across a broad-based constituency, to
communicate a positive library image; and have an awareness of current
concerns and developments in librarianship.
*APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS*
To apply, submit a letter of application, resume, and the contact
information (name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number) of
three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled.
Additional questions may be addressed to:
Michele Mikkelsen
Director of Administrative Services
American University Library
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20016-8046
mmikkel_at_american.edu
The American University Library www.american.edu/library serves the AU
community through a collection of over 1,300,000 volumes, 52,000 media and
sound recordings. Notable collections include a branch music library, a
strong visual media collection, special collections and university
archives, a K-12 curriculum materials center, and numerous partner
collections across campus including those with LGBTA, Career, and Visual
Arts resources. AU Library has affiliate collections at the Washington
College of Law and at the Wesley Theological Seminary. The AU Library
collection totals over 125,000 journal subscriptions in all subjects.
The Library has 20 library faculty, 76 full-time staff and other
professionals and about 140 student assistants. The library's budget is
about $14.4 million. The American University Library is an active member of
the Washington Research Library Consortium, and it holds membership in
LOCKSS, SPARC, the Patriot League Libraries Group and the University
Libraries Group.
American University Library is a founding member of the Diversity Alliance
for Academic Libraries. <http://www.ala.org/acrl/diversityalliance>
American University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate
programs, many with international focus, to more than 13,000 students.
For information about American University, please see
http://www.american.edu, and learn about the Kogod Business School at
http://www.american.edu/kogod/
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Received on Fri Nov 11 2016 - 15:33:23 EST