Business Librarian

The IUPUI University Library seeks a creative, energetic and service oriented individual to serve as the business librarian at the rank of Assistant Librarian. Reporting to the Team Leader for the Professional Programs Team, this librarian will be responsible for the library collection development to support the curriculum of the Kelley School of Business; teaching library research skills to business students; providing reference and research assistance to IUPUI students, faculty, staff and Indiana residents. This individual may also be involved in emerging technology initiatives for the library.

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) is an urban research and academic health science university with 22 schools and academic units. Located in downtown Indianapolis, a comfortable and affordable mid-sized city, IUPUI enrolls more than 29,000 students. The vision of the IUPUI University Library is to be the innovative leader among urban university libraries. It has a staff of approximately 90 and a budget in excess of $8.5 million.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student success, an understanding of the IUPUI campus mission, the potential to fulfill the requirements for promotion and tenure, and the ability to work in a team-based organization.

Required Qualifications:

• ALA accredited Master’s Degree
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Public service experience, especially with people of diverse educational, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks and shifting priorities in a fast paced environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Academic background or research experience in business or social sciences
• Reference experience
• Teaching experience
• Knowledge of and ability to work with a variety of information technology applications

Minimum salary is $40,000. The benefits include 22 days vacation, 9 paid holidays, health/dental insurance options, and retirement contributions of 10% to either TIAA-CREF or Fidelity plans.

Deadline for applications is March 15, 2008. The position is available July 1, 2008. Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of four references electronically to:

Mary J. Stanley, Associate Dean
IUPUI University Library
755 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5195
ulibhr@iupui.edu

IUPUI University Library is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that values and encourages diversity in its students, faculty, and staff.