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The University of Colorado Boulder Libraries invites applications from innovative and enthusiastic service-oriented professionals for the position of Business Collections and Reference Librarian.

This librarian participates as a member of the team that designs and implements the business library’s reference services in all milieus, including library instruction, reference of all kinds in electronic and print sources, and special projects as needed. Other responsibilities are supervision of one staff member, collection development activities, maintenance of a small government documents collection, and participation as a member of the academic community.

The William M. White Business Library provides branch library services to the students and faculty of the Leeds School of Business as well as to other members of the University community. The library specializes in services and collections for the various subjects of business.

This is a tenure-track faculty position reporting to the head of the business library. Significant parts of the responsibilities of this position are research and creative work and service in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado Boulder.

Position Requirements 
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school by December 31, 2011; minimum of one year of experience in a business library, including reference and collection development; coursework and/or experience with current information technologies and their applications to reference and instructional services; initiative, creativity, and flexibility to work effectively in a rapidly changing service environment; effective oral and communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and demonstrated potential for research, scholarly, and/or professional achievement at a national level.

Desireable Qulifications
Experience in providing instructional services to university/college students; experience in searching business databases in a Web environment; coursework/degree in business fields; and experience with basic Web development, computer programming, and design.

Appointment and Salary
The successful candidate will be appointed as a full-time (12 month) tenure-stream faculty member. Depending upon demonstrated accomplishments in scholarly activity, creative work, and service, appointment will be at the senior instructor, assistant professor, or associate professor level.

Minimum starting salary is $48,888. Benefits include 22 working days of vacation, ten paid holidays, liberal sick leave, university group health care plans, group life insurance, TIAA/CREF or other retirement/annuity, and support for scholarly/professional activities. Tenured librarians are eligible for sabbatical leave.

Application Procedure
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by December 02, 2011.

Application must be made online at https://www.jobsatcu.com, referring to posting #815189 and must include a letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position; CV or resume; and names with postal addresses, email, and telephone numbers of three professional references.

Questions may be directed to Dylan Wiersma, Search Coordinator, at Dylan.Wiersma@colorado.edu. The full position description can be viewed at http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/about/jobBusinessLibrarian.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin.

The University of Colorado Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at hr-ada@colorado.edu.

In addition, the University of Colorado Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

Position Summary
The Business Collections and Reference Librarian is a tenure-track faculty position reporting to the Faculty Director of the Business Library. Duties include designing and implementing the business library’s reference services in all milieus, including library instruction, reference of all kinds in electronic and print sources, and special projects as needed. Other responsibilities are supervision of one staff member, collection development activities, maintenance of a small government documents collection, and participation as a member of the academic community.

The William M. White Business Library provides branch library services to the students and faculty of the Leeds School of Business as well as to other members of the University community. The library specializes in services and collections for the various subjects of business. Significant parts of the responsibilities of this position are research and creative work and service in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado Boulder.

Responsibilities

A. Reference

1. Consults with and suggests research strategies to library users and responds to information needs
2. Staffs reference desk on a regularly assigned basis

B. Instruction

1. Instructs students, faculty, and other users in the use of library resources, including databases and Web sites
2. Prepares instructional materials in collaboration with other librarians
3. Participates in and contributes to the continuing professional development of library personnel

C. Web

1. Maintains and updates web-projects related to business disciplines
2. Keeps abreast of new ways to incorporate technology into library outreach and instruction services

D. Collection Development

1. Works collaboratively with Business faculty to evaluate and select information resources in all formats for the Libraries’ collections
2. Conducts formal and informal reviews of the collections to ensure content and scope meet the needs of the Leeds School of Business
3. Evaluates and selects new journals and databases for the collection and recommends cancellations
4. Analyzes use, circulation, and other statistics for electronic and print resources to encourage evidence-based collection development and management decisions for the business collection.
5. Performs outreach and marketing activities to students and faculty at the School of Business to highlight new services and collections.
6. De-selects books in assigned subject areas

E. Planning

1. Participates in planning policies and procedures with other library personnel
2. Provides administrative information as requested

F. Management

1. Supervises one staff position
2. Participates in the collegial administration of the business library and through committee work within the University Libraries

G. Research and Service

1. Meets campus standards for tenure through research and creative work and professional service

H. Performs other duties as assigned.

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