Social Sciences Librarian

Description

Indiana University Indianapolis University Library, https://library.indianapolis.iu.edu/, seeks a creative, collaborative librarian to join its Educational Services Unit to contribute to a robust instruction and liaison program. The Social Sciences Librarian will work closely with one other Business Librarian, as well as the faculty and administration of the Kelley School of Business and the Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs to ensure that University Library is able to meet their research and instructional needs. We are seeking applicants who welcome a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive environment, with a desire to impact student learning and faculty success. This is a 12-month, tenure-track position which includes expectations of professional development/creative activity, and service, with an anticipated start date of June 1, 2025.   

The Social Sciences Librarian reports to the Associate Dean for Educational Services. The position will participate in the Educational Services Unit’s core functions of teaching, learning, outreach, engagement, and instructional assessment. 

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison to the Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.
• Serve as one of two liaisons to the Kelley School of Business primarily supporting first and second-year undergraduate students.
• Create and maintain subject specific learning materials.
• Provide and assess instructional services in assigned liaison areas with learning outcomes aligned with University Library information literacy learning outcomes and curriculum.
• Provide research support to faculty and students in assigned liaison areas.
• Adhere to IU Indianapolis University Library Liaison Guidelines, including instruction, research consultations, outreach & communication, scholarly communications (such as open access, promotion and tenure research metrics), and awareness and use of open educational resources.

Secondary Responsibilities

•  Participate in Educational Services Team meetings and activities.
•  Participate in meetings and taskforces related to Library Faculty Governance.
•  Provide support to Team colleagues when required.
•  Other duties as assigned.

About Indiana University Indianapolis and University Library

IU Indianapolis, an urban-serving institution with a mission and a vision focused on both diversity and community engagement, has been the recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from Insight into Diversity (the nation’s oldest higher education diversity publication) for thirteen consecutive years. The campus has been recognized in recent years by Forbes Magazine as the #3 best employer for women in the state among universities, and the #4 best employer for diversity in Indiana. University Library is a Power of Libraries award winner and home to numerous award-winning professionals. 

University Library is looking for librarians who will support our commitment to engage with the wider educational community and whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts are inclusive of the rich diversity of our campus and our city.

Compensation and Application

Minimum salary is $58,000, with additional funding for professional development and travel. Benefits include 22 vacation days, 10 paid holidays, health/dental insurance options, and retirement contributions of 10% to a Fidelity Investments retirement plan.  A start-up package includes $10,000 for moving and ongoing professional development expenses.

Deadline for applications is February 17, 2025.  The position is available on or before June 1, 2025.  Please submit a CV, contact information for four references (include name, title, telephone number, and e-mail address) and a letter of application discussing your ability to contribute to student success at IU Indianapolis and the strengths you will bring to the position.  Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/27904. 

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to University Library Assistant Dean for Administration and Organizational Development, Kindra Orr, at [email protected]. 

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited program or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree.
• Demonstrated interest in relevant disciplines.
• Demonstrated interest in library instruction and assessment.
• Understanding of information literacy concepts including the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy.
• Ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment as well as independently.
• Experience with or in an academic or research library.

Preferred Qualifications

• Subject knowledge and experience supporting business disciplines.
• Experience with the design of instructional materials, activities, and curricula.
• Ability to contribute positively to a multicultural campus.
• Demonstrated success working with diverse faculty and student populations.
• Understanding of scholarly communication topics such as open access and research metrics.
• Experience with providing library services and materials that support and develop culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or are students who are historically underserved.
• Experience serving diverse and underrepresented student populations.