Business Librarian - University of Connecticut.
Job Opening ID: 2017659. Rank: University Librarian I (UCP 5) or
University Librarian II (UCP 7). The UConn Library seeks a motivated
Business Librarian to develop business research services for the
University’s School of Business and expanding Entrepreneurship and
Innovation Consortium. Under the general supervision of the Head of
Research Services, this new position presents an exciting career
opportunity for a self-starter with excellent communication skills,
strong initiative, and a high degree of interest in business
librarianship. A successful Business Librarian will develop a thorough
knowledge of business information resources and scholarly communication
processes. They will apply this knowledge in developing outreach and
support programs across the UConn campuses that will include
informational consultations, educational workshops and seminars, and
independent learning objects. This position plays an integral role in
research and knowledge creation at the University by collaborating with
faculty, staff, and students to enhance learning and research activity
and output as well as contributing to collection development decision
making and other items that influence the University’s scholarly engine.
Duties and Responsibilities, Shared Expectations for
All Staff, Minimum Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications: See the position announcement.
This is a full time position with an anticipated start
date of November 10, 2017. The University offers a competitive salary,
outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers
at UConn and a highly desirable work environment. Rank and salary are
dependent upon education, qualifications, and experience.
Applications must be submitted online using UConn Jobs at http://www.jobs.uconn.edu
(please reference Job ID 2017659) and include a cover letter, detailed
resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Nominations and inquiries should be sent in confidence to khara.leon@uconn.edu. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by July 30, 2017.
Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the
successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building
and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students,
faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff
continues to increase, as does the number of honors students,
valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top
choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the
University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions,
leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research
universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to
fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse
University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment
Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women,
veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally
underrepresented populations.
