Business Outreach and Reference Librarian

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library science program
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity in the workplace or community
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills; evidence of strong written and oral communication skills
• Evidence of ability to work independently and with others in a demanding and rapidly changing environment where collaboration, consultation, and cooperation are essential
• Knowledge of trends and practices in instruction, reference services and information access
• Demonstrated interest in professional development that will enhance the candidate’s value to the Libraries, the University, and the profession.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience providing reference, research, and instructional services in an academic business library
• Subject background in business and/or knowledge of business information sources and emerging trends in business librarianship
• Demonstrated skill in using business information resources
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work creatively in a rapidly changing environment
• Experience developing class and subject guides, such as LibGuides;
• Experience with course management software, web design software and tutorial creation tools
• General understanding of the mission and functions of a research library and the information needs of academic users
• Familiarity with methods and techniques for user education and collection development.