Business Research Librarian and Assistant Librarian

Title: Business Research Librarian and Assistant Librarian

Position Type: Staff with Faculty Rank

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: Library

Position Summary

The Business Research Librarian provides dynamic and proactive expertise and leadership in meeting the information literacy, research, and curricular needs of undergraduate students, graduate students, and teaching faculty in the Love School of Business through the development of engaged, innovative outreach initiatives and departmental support. The individual assists the Library Research and Scholarly Services team by giving voice and perspective in educating the campus community in understanding the mechanisms of research and scholarly impact through workshops and individual consultations with faculty. Additionally, they assist in educating the campus community in scholarly communication initiatives such as open educational resources (OER), open access, data visualization, and data management.

This position reports to the Coordinator of Library Research and Scholarly Services. All employees in Belk Library ultimately report through the Dean of the Carol Grotnes Belk Library, who reports directly to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• A master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program in library and/or information science.
• Subject background in business as evidenced by professional experience or coursework in relevant fields, or experience with librarianship focused on the field of business.
• Demonstrated willingness to cultivate expertise in librarianship focused on the field of business and economics, including the emerging fields of entrepreneurship, fintech, and business analytics .
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with others as well as independently.
• Enthusiasm and interest in engaged library instruction at all levels