Business Librarian

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Butler University Libraries seeks a Business Librarian to serve as the liaison to the Lacy School of Business, with an emphasis on instructional services and support for initiatives related to business information services. The position collaborates deeply with faculty to provide course-integrated library instruction in support of student learning outcomes, manages collections activities for business information, and provides research support for faculty and students. The position also collaborates with other librarians and staff to provide services and outreach to the rest of the campus community. This is a 12-month continuing appointment (non-tenure track) faculty position, reporting to the Head of Instruction. The position is expected to fulfill requirements of faculty status through active contributions in the areas of librarianship, research/scholarship/professional contributions, and service.

This position is open to entry-level and experienced applicants.

Required Qualifications 

  • Master’s of Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution
  • Evidence of the ability to achieve professional/scholarly achievements appropriate for appointment at the Assistant Professor rank

Preferred Qualifications 

While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will add many of the following:

  •  Undergraduate degree in Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, or Risk Management & Insurance
  • Work or educational experience related to instruction, reference, and/consulting services in an academic or research setting
  • Familiarity and experience with business resources for research
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with others as part of a team and work productively with a variety of people from various backgrounds
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility with a willingness to engage with students, staff, and faculty of diverse thoughts, cultures, races, religion, and genders

Application Must Include:

  • Letter of Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Reflection on how you would approach information literacy instruction (One page or less)
  • Names and contact information for three professional references

To apply for this job please visit careers.butler.edu.