Business & Entrepreneurship Librarian - The
UConn Library seeks an engaged and forward-looking Business and
Entrepreneurship Librarian to collaborate with stakeholders in the areas
of business, entrepreneurship, and innovation within the UConn
community, connecting to the small business landscape in the state of
Connecticut. The Business and Entrepreneurship Librarian connects UConn
Library collections, services, and spaces to research, scholarship,
teaching, and learning at UConn. The Business and Entrepreneurship
Librarian creates and assesses services, collections, and tools that
support initiatives to develop the educational and commercial potential
of ideas. This position serves as the primary contact for reference and
research consultations and services, in-person and online classroom
teaching, instruction, and workshops about information literacy in
business and entrepreneurship, and collection-building for the UConn
School of Business, The Peter J. Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship
& Innovation, and the Department of Economics. Along with all UConn
Library personnel, the successful candidate makes a positive
contribution to a culture of inclusion and respect in all interactions
within the Library and across the University.
The Business and
Entrepreneurship Librarian contributes to the advancement of the UConn
Library through collaboration with Library and University colleagues
across campuses and engagement with Library-wide initiatives. The
Business and Entrepreneurship Librarian engages in continuous learning
and is professionally engaged at the state, regional, and national
levels. As an active member of the Academic Engagement area’s Research
Services unit, the position reports to the Head of Research Services,
and is a positive contributor to the Library, founded on the UConn
Library values of kindness and trust, curiosity and inquiry, equity and
inclusion, and having fun.
Shared Expectations for All Staff:
Participates in the planning of and actively contributes to Area and
Unit priorities, initiatives, and operations through collaboration and
cooperation. Demonstrates reliable and effective written and verbal
communication and interpersonal skills. Maintains currency and open
communication in ongoing trends and developments related to position
responsibilities. Works effectively in current office applications,
software, and communication tools as set by the UConn Library and
University of Connecticut. Exhibits appreciation of, sensitivity to, and
respect for a diverse working environment, inclusive of social,
economic, cultural, ideological, gender, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
Performs duties parallel to position responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate degree in Library and Information Science from an American
Library Association-accredited program (or an international equivalent).
Minimum of three years related experience in an academic, research, or
corporate library setting. Demonstrated expertise with research sources
in business, such as those used in market and industry analysis,
including specialized subscription databases. Demonstrated teaching,
instruction, and presentation skills to a diverse range of audiences.
Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills and strong
interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work both independently
and collaboratively in a team environment. Demonstrated analytical and
problem-solving skills with ability to think strategically, be
innovative, be flexible, and embrace change. Willingness to travel and
work a flexible schedule as required. Demonstrated leadership ability
and excellent communication skills. Experience participating in budget
or project management for a department, project, team, or committee.
Evidence of increasing involvement in professional development
activities outside the University.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated ability to connect collections and services to stakeholder
needs. Demonstrated ability to create online learning objects and
tutorials. Demonstrated knowledge of scholarly communication in the
field of business.
APPOINTMENT TERMS: This is a
full-time, permanent position based in Storrs, Connecticut. The
University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits,
including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly
desirable work environment. For additional information regarding
benefits visit: this link.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Employment at the University of Connecticut is contingent upon the
successful candidate’s compliance with the University’s Mandatory
Workforce COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. This Policy states that all
workforce members are required to have or obtain a Covid-19 vaccination
as a term and condition of employment at UConn, unless an exemption or
deferral has been approved.
Employment of the successful
candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a
pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY: Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs,
Staff Positions, Search #495954 to upload a resume, cover letter, and
contact information for three (3) professional references.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on February 4, 2022.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at this link.
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.
