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BUSINESS LIBRARIAN
Position and Responsibilities:
Georgia State University Library seeks a collegial and forward-thinking librarian to provide innovative outreach services, instruction, and research support to students
and faculty in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business. The College includes the departments of Accountancy, Managerial Sciences Computer Information Systems, Marketing, Finance, Health Administration, Real Estate, Hospitality Administration, Risk Management
& Insurance, and International Business. With more than 6,000 students and 200 faculty members, Robinson College is one of the largest business schools in the United States.
This position is part of the University Library’s Social Science, Business & Education team and is one of two librarians who support the Robinson College of Business. Working
in a highly collaborative, team-based environment, Business Librarians are responsible for delivering quality online and in-person instruction, providing in-depth research consultations, and building strong partnerships with Robinson College faculty, programs,
and institutes. Subject librarians also provide general research assistance both online and at the Library’s User Services Desk. Some weekend and evening work required. This is a 10-month position (August-May). Georgia State University librarians hold faculty
rank and are expected to engage in service and scholarly activities.
Environment:
The University Library provides one of the most attractive, open, and inviting educational facilities in the Southeast. With over 1.5 million visitors in the past year,
the Library is an integral part of the University community. The Library is engaged with the campus community, offering a modern, inviting, and centralized facility supporting both teaching and research with expansive collections and outstanding assistance.
Its signature bridge, a glass link that overlooks downtown Atlanta, connects the Library’s two prominent buildings. A new project, CURVE (Collaborative University Research & Visualization Environment) is an ambitious and innovative initiative to transform
a floor of the Library into a hands-on discovery space where students, faculty, and staff will make new connections with spatial and numeric data, digital media, human narrative, and the arts.
Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, Georgia State University is one of the country’s top urban research universities. Over 32,000 graduate and undergraduate students
enrolled in eight colleges. This diverse community offers a unique cultural and intellectual atmosphere, with many opportunities to engage in stimulating activities and events, including college sports, the performing arts, and a variety of local restaurants
and cultural resources.
For additional information about the Georgia State University Library: http://www.library.gsu.edu
Qualifications:
REQUIRED:
ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science
Experience working in an academic or research library
Experience conducting business research and knowledge of business information resources
Commitment to user-centered services, innovative approaches to teaching and instructional technology, and new ways of supporting of the research
needs of students and faculty
Knowledge of recent trends in research libraries
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to pass a background check
PREFERRED:
Undergraduate or graduate degree in business or economics
Experience creating and delivering library instruction, both face to face and online
Experience working with specialized formats, such as data sets, used in business disciplines
Demonstrated scholarly and professional activities
Condition of Work and Benefits
Forty-hour work week Retirement plans include: Teachers Retirement System,
Ten-month assignment (Aug-May) TIAA–CREF, VALIC, & Fidelity
Twenty-one days vacation Group health and life insurance
Twelve paid holidays Social Security
Twelve days sick leave Optional pre-tax benefits
Faculty rank and status Support for research and professional activities
Non-Tenure track
Salary and Rank
Minimum salary of $37,500 paid over 10 months (August-May). Salary is commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. Appointment at a faculty rank, on a contract
renewal basis.
Submit a cover letter addressing the above qualifications; resume; name, address and phone number of three references, including immediate supervisor. Review of materials
will begin September 20, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Send materials to:
Human Resources Officer
University Library
Georgia State University
100 Decatur Street, SE, Atlanta, GA 30303-3202
(404) 413-2700
Georgia State University is an equal opportunity educational institution/affirmative action employer strongly committed to cultural diversity.