Position Overview

Butler University Libraries seeks a Business Librarian to serve as the liaison to the Lacy School of Business, with an emphasis on instructional services and support for initiatives related to business information services. The position collaborates deeply with faculty to provide course-integrated library instruction in support of student learning outcomes, manages collections activities for business information, and provides research support for faculty and students. The position also collaborates with other librarians and staff to provide services and outreach to the rest of the campus community. This is a 12-month continuing appointment (non-tenure track) faculty position, reporting to the Head of Instruction. The position is expected to fulfill requirements of faculty status through active contributions in the areas of librarianship, research/scholarship/professional contributions, and service.  

Responsibilities

• Designs and delivers information literacy instruction for the Lacy School of Business through in-class and online sessions. 
• Partners with LSB faculty and staff to identify needs and assess the effectiveness of information literacy training for undergraduate and graduate business students. 
• Develops and maintains collections of business information resources in all formats that support the curriculum and faculty/staff research. 
• Provides research consultations to support student research for course assignments, honors theses, and internships. 
• Assists in supporting the Core Curriculum through information literacy instruction (ex: First-Year Seminar) 
• Advocates for and informs LSB faculty students regarding other Butler Libraries initiatives and activities (institutional repository, events, programming, policies, etc.) 
• Engages in scholarly and creative activities related to librarianship, including publications and presentations at the local, state, or national levels. 
• Participates in library governance and planning through the Library Faculty and activities such as service on library task forces and committees and assists with library outreach activities. 
• Serves on university, community, or professional committees at a local, state, or national level. 
• Stays informed on new technologies, pedagogies, and information resources through professional development and continuing education opportunities. 

This position is open to entry-level and experienced applicants. 

Required Qualifications 

• Master’s of Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution 
• Evidence of the ability to achieve professional/scholarly achievements appropriate for appointment at the Assistant Professor rank 

Preferred Qualifications 

Must Include:

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Reflection on how you would approach information literacy instruction (One page or less)
• Names and contact information for three professional references

Advertised: September 05, 2024
Applications close: Open Until Filled, Review of applications will begin Oct. 1, 2024

About Butler

Founded by abolitionist Ovid Butler in 1855 on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university consisting of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Education, the Lacy School of Business, the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the Jordan College of the Arts, and the College of Communication. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries. Ranked #1 in the Midwest region by U.S. News and World Report and recognized for “best undergraduate teaching” and “most innovative schools,” Butler is located just five miles from downtown Indianapolis, a cultural center of the state and country. (https://www.visitindy.com/ ) 

Butler University is an equal-opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees.  We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.