Job Title: Liaison Librarian III, Business
Drexel University Libraries seeks an innovative librarian with academic background in business and data analysis and demonstrated experience working with faculty and students in learning and research programs to serve as its Liaison Librarian for Business. This position provides an exciting opportunity to build partnerships and collaborations across Drexel University as the Libraries primary liaison to the LeBow College of Business and the Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship.
Summary
Reporting to Manager, Learning Partnerships, the Liaison Librarian for Business serves as primary liaison between the University Libraries and the faculty, staff, and students of the LeBow College of Business and the Close School of Entrepreneurship. The Liaison Librarian for Business is a member of the liaison team, a group of librarians who work in close partnership to develop, implement, and assess instructional and research programs that advance the mission of Drexel University. As the Libraries role on campus grows and changes, we actively seek candidates with expertise and experience in the evolving areas of digital scholarship, data analysis and management, data literacy, and online learning.
The position will be based at the W.W. Hagerty Library on Drexel University’s main campus. Drexel University Libraries’ professional staff are expected to contribute to the ongoing operations through participation in departmental planning and decision-making, and in implementation of library and departmental policies. Regular reporting of activities and appropriate statistics is required. Librarians are encouraged to participate in university activities and initiatives as well as that of their professional associations. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.
Key Responsibilities
· Serve as liaison librarian to the LeBow College of Business, the Close School of Entrepreneurship, and the departments of Hospitality and Sport Management in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management.
· Collaborate with constituent faculty and staff to integrate data and information literacy instruction into appropriate courses and curriculum.
· Actively build partnerships with constituents and Libraries’ colleagues to develop programs and tools that enliven and grow data literacy on campus.
· Create and maintain web-based research guides, instructional materials, and web pages to help users in their research.
· Provide general as well as specialized and customized reference services for users in relevant subject areas in person, phone, email and chat.
· Lead collection management & development for business and related disciplines, incorporating datasets and tools into Libraries’ resources.
· Participate in Libraries’ digital and data stewardship programs, particularly in development of services in data analysis and visualization.
· Contribute professionally through participation in campus activities, external service, and/or publication and presentation.
Required Qualifications
· ALA accredited MLS or equivalent graduate degree
· Minimum three years of professional, academic library experience
· Undergraduate degree or minor and/or graduate work in business or a strongly related field
· Demonstrated expertise with business literature and resources, including specialized databases and datasets
· Demonstrated experience in data analysis and visualization
· Demonstrated experience and knowledge of pedagogy and instructional technique
· Demonstrated experience working in virtual service and online learning environments
· Demonstrated knowledge of scholarly trends in business and entrepreneurship
· Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in higher education; particularly in regards to digital scholarship, digital media and scholarly communication
· Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
· Demonstrated involvement and contribution to the professional community
· Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment; able to lead as well as execute and take constructive input from multiple sources
· Demonstrated involvement and contribution to the professional community
Preferred Qualifications
· Demonstrated experience and/or expertise in scholarly communication, instructional design & online learning
· Project management experience
· Demonstrated success working within a matrix organization
· Demonstrated success working in a changing organization
Supplemental Posting Information:
Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment experience of its members. The University prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a veteran or special disabled veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and any other prohibited characteristic. Please visit our website to view all University Policies and Workplace Postings.
Background investigations are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Employment will be contingent upon the University's acceptance of the results of the background investigation.
Interested, qualified applicants may apply at: (https://www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1466106408218)
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