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Business Reference Librarian
RESPONSIBILITIES
The University of Alabama Libraries seeks a dynamic Business Reference Librarian with a user-centered focus to participate in the delivery of quality business information, instructional and research services to the nationally-recognized Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration. The College includes approximately 100 faculty and 5,000 undergraduate, as well as, 400 graduate students in MBA, Executive MBA and doctoral programs.
The librarian in this position will provide business information services including course-specific instruction, reference, development of Web tutorials, campus and external outreach, individual and group consultation and research assistance to students and faculty in the Culverhouse College and will help support business reference interests campus-wide. The position includes some night reference service hours. The library is staffed by four business librarians, five classified staff, and numerous student assistants. The person in this position works collegially in a team environment and reports to the Head of the Angelo Bruno Business Library.
REQUIREMENTS
MLS from a program accredited by the ALA. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and presentation skills. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse user groups including graduate students, undergraduates, faculty, staff and librarians. Initiative and flexibility. Strong customer service orientation. Facility with presentation and productivity software applications. Demonstrated knowledge of business research resources.
Evidence of potential to meet University requirements for promotion and tenure. Ability to meet professional standards and competencies such as those set forth by the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL) http://www.aserl.org/statements/competencies/competencies.htm
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Business reference and instruction experience in an academic or research library. Experience using electronic and print business, finance and governmental information services. Interest in applying Web 2.0 technologies to benefit users. Degree or course work in business-related field, preferably the MBA.
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
The modern Bruno Library building is located within the three-building College of Commerce complex and also houses the college’s Bashinsky Computer Center. Outstanding library, computer center and classroom facilities and support enhance the opportunity for innovative uses of information technology for library service. As part of the University Libraries, Bruno Library benefits from the memberships The University maintains in the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), SPARC, and the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), and the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), SOLINET, and the Network of Alabama Academic Libraries (NAAL). The Libraries’ homepage may be accessed at http://www.lib.ua.edu.
LOCAL ENVIRONMENT
The University of Alabama and the growing city of Tuscaloosa, with a population of 77,906+, offer a broad assortment of cultural activities and recreational opportunities. These include: The Alabama Museum of Natural History, Paul W. Bryant Museum Murphy African-American Museum, and the Westervelt-Warner Museum of American Art. Located in West Central Alabama Tuscaloosa is a short drive from several large cities: Birmingham, AL - 58 miles (1 hr.), Atlanta, GA - 198 miles (3 hrs.), Memphis, TN - 197 miles (3 hrs.), and New Orleans, LA - 294 miles (5 hrs.) More information may be accessed at the Tuscaloosa Chamber of Commerce web site http://www.tuscaloosachamber.com/.
SALARY/BENEFITS
12-month tenure track appointment at Assistant or Associate professor. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Strong benefits including professional development support and tuition fee waiver. Substantial moving allowance available.
TO APPLY
Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers and email of three references to:
Ms. , Human Resources Officer
The University of Alabama Libraries
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0266Position open until filled. Applications received by April 15, 2008 are assured of receiving full
consideration. Electronic submissions will be accepted.
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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