Business Librarian

About the role

Serve as the library liaison to the Isenberg School of Management (ISOM), and related programs and centers, with broad engagement with faculty, staff, and students. Partner with the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Librarian to provide comprehensive research and instruction support on various business topics. Provide specialized business reference and research services, including consultations via email, chat, phone, and in-person; contribute to campus and external partnerships that apply library expertise for public and community benefit. Design, develop, deliver, and assess outcome-based information literacy instruction and workshops in a variety of formats (in-person and online); create accompanying instructional materials and online guides that emphasize inclusive pedagogy and measurable learning outcomes. Analyze trends in assigned units' teaching and learning and research programs; stay current with the literature and scholarship in business disciplines to inform services and collections and to support growth in research and creative enterprise. Contribute to collection development and strategy by evaluating, recommending, acquiring, and obtaining books, journals, databases, and other resources in collaboration with collections and acquisitions staff; apply data-driven selection practices and considerations of licensing, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness to maximize return on investment; contribute to support for issues with access or licensing of resources, and answer complex, highly specialized inquiries. Collaborate with colleagues across library units and academic departments to plan, deliver, assess, and improve teaching, outreach, and research support initiatives; develop interdisciplinary partnerships that advance institutional innovation goals. Initiate or participate in assessment activities; use feedback, usage data, and institutional metrics (including university dashboards) to refine services, demonstrate impact, and inform continuous improvement aligned with institutional priorities. Contribute to the library profession, the discipline of library and information studies, and/or business studies through publications, presentations, or other forms of research or scholarly activities. Participate in library‑and campus‑level outreach, events, and committees; represent the library in professional contexts, cultivate external collaborations, and pursue ongoing professional development that supports library and university objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized business reference and research services, including consultations via email, chat, phone, and in-person
• Create accompanying instructional materials and online guides that emphasize inclusive pedagogy and measurable learning outcomes
• Analyze trends in assigned units' teaching and learning and research programs
• Contribute to collection development and strategy by evaluating, recommending, acquiring, and obtaining books, journals, databases, and other resources
• Collaborate with colleagues across library units and academic departments to plan, deliver, assess, and improve teaching, outreach, and research support initiatives
• Initiate or participate in assessment activities; use feedback, usage data, and institutional metrics to refine services, demonstrate impact, and inform continuous improvement
• Contribute to the library profession, the discipline of library and information studies, and/or business studies through publications, presentations, or other forms of research or scholarly activities

Requirements

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in library/information science
• Two years of relevant experience in a library, corporate setting, or related professional environment
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and a diverse clientele in a service-oriented, research-focused environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills, presentation skills, and strong interpersonal abilities
• Proven organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage workload, priorities, and deadlines
• Ability to work independently, including initiating and carrying projects through to completion, and to contribute collegially and productively in a team environment

Qualifications

• Coursework, degree, or equivalent experience in business, economics, or a closely related field
• Experience delivering business research services in an academic or corporate setting
• Knowledge of liaison/subject-specialist best practices, collection development for business disciplines, and outreach and relationship-building with faculty and campus partners
• Proficiency using a range of business databases and resources (e.g., Mintel, Statista, Business Source Complete) and skill with economic, financial, legal, management, competitive intelligence, and marketing data sources
• Experience teaching business research skills and information literacy in business or related subject areas, with a commitment to build knowledge of information literacy theory and practice and familiarity with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy (or equivalent frameworks)
• Familiarity with content, licensing, and functionality considerations for core academic and commercial business information products
• Experience developing digital learning objects and online instructional materials (e.g., LibGuides, LMS modules, video tutorials, infographics)
• Capacity to provide advanced subject research assistance and to support data literacy, data management, and digital scholarship needs

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Proficiency with business databases and resources
• Experience with digital learning objects and online instructional materials
• Ability to provide advanced subject research assistance and support data literacy, data management, and digital scholarship needs

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$70,725 - $90,730

Schedule

Full Time, Onsite