Job Description

Specific duties and responsibilities include:




Instruction, Consultation, and Research Services


Collaborate with the business library team to deliver library services and resources that support the academic programs, departments, and centers of the Tippie College of Business.

Serve as an active subject liaison for business and economics, inclusive of instruction, research consultation, and outreach.

Provide business reference and research services to the Tippie College of Business and the UI community, including scheduled and unscheduled consultations, email, chat and phone.

Provide instruction both online and in person, in settings ranging from large lectures to small group sessions and collaborate with instructors to integrate business information sources and research skills into academic settings.

Support the classroom/academic curriculum by creating asynchronous materials such as instructional videos, research guides, and assignments.

Develop and assist with outreach and collaborative initiatives with units in the Tippie College of Business, campus constituents and relevant non-UI affiliated groups.




Select, Acquire, Organize, Preserve, and Provide Information Resources and Services

Participate as a member of a team that plans, develops, and evaluates services and collections supporting teaching and research.
Create and maintain research guides, tutorials, and promotional materials that enable the discovery of library collections.
Support day-to-day operations in the business library, including staffing the information desk and library.


Leadership/Staff and Resource Management/Financial Responsibility

Develop and maintain effective and productive relationships with Libraries staff, Tippie College of Business faculty and staff, campus units, professional colleagues, vendors, and other appropriate partners.

Assist in strategic planning at the unit or department level; collaborate to implement strategic vision and goals.



Continuous Learning & Skills Development

Engage with professional literature and attend events such as webinars, workshops, and conferences.

Seek out new learning opportunities based on the needs and direction of the business library and departments.




Professional Contributions

Participate in and contribute to relevant library and University-wide activities and committees.
Contribute to the profession through professional organization membership and service.


Qualifications:


Required Education:

ALA-accredited master’s degree in library/information science,


Required Qualifications:


Minimum of two years of professional experience working in an academic or research library or equivalent.
Experience providing research, instruction, and outreach services in a library setting.
Demonstrated instruction, public speaking, and presentation skills with an engaging communication style.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a collaborative environment while fostering a welcoming and respectful atmosphere.
Demonstrated interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with a commitment to customer service and ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships.
Demonstrated interest in professional development that will enhance the candidate’s value to the Libraries, the University, and the profession.




Desired Qualifications:


Professional experience or academic coursework in business librarianship, or a strong demonstrated interest in the field.
Demonstrated skill in using business information resources and knowledge of emerging trends in business librarianship.
Experience using online learning tools, such as LibGuides, tutorial creation programs, and course management software.
Demonstrated understanding of the mission of a research university and the mission and functions of a large research library.