Job Abstract

Senior Assistant Librarian

Hiring Salary Range: $69,600 - $81,850 annually; commensurate with experience

Associate Librarian

Hiring Salary Range: $83,500 - $98,200 annually; commensurate with experience

Librarian

Hiring Salary Range: $96,600 - $113,600 annually; commensurate wtih experience

Priority review will take place for completed applications received by April 26.

A. POSITION PURPOSE

The Business & Data Services Librarian provides specialized research consultation, instruction, and collection development for all undergraduate and graduate programs in the Leavey School of Business, including Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management & Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Information Systems and Analytics. Working collaboratively with subject librarians, this role also helps to design and deliver data services - including data literacy instruction - for disciplinary departments across campus. In addition to these subject and functional emphases, the Business & Data Services Librarian participates in and supports first year writing classes, general research services, and library outreach initiatives. This position reports to the Head of Research, Outreach, and Inclusion.

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching, Research Consultation, Outreach and Assessment (50%)

• Serves as liaison to all academic departments and institutes in the Leavey School of Business.
• Collaborates with faculty to design and deliver library instruction that best meets the learning objectives of courses in the Leavey School of Business.
• Creates instructional support tools, such as online research guides, tutorials, and other digital learning objects.
• Engages with Business faculty and students (undergraduate and graduate) to support scholarship and research and provide in-depth specialized reference assistance
• Collaborates with other subject librarians and library leaders to assess instructional programs and services.
• Collaborates with faculty to design and deliver library instruction that best meets the learning objectives of Critical Thinking and Writing courses for first-year students.
• Provides in-person and virtual research assistance and consultations to students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• Supports and participates in outreach activities and events organized by Research, Outreach & Inclusion, and the University Library as a whole.

Collection Development and Management  (20%)

• Manages the Library’s electronic and print collections related to the position’s subject areas, in partnership with the Head of Electronic Resources & Serials and the Assistant Dean, Collections and Scholarly Communications
• Identifies new monograph titles and/or updates order profiles to facilitate the adding of monographic materials to the collection
• Collaborates with the Collections & Access Group and relevant library leads to identify and trial new electronic resources
• Supports collection management in subject areas by engaging with and interpreting data to make decisions related to holdings (such as deselections and cancellations).
• Participates in broader discussions related to library collections in the Collections & Access Group.

Data Services (20%)

• In collaboration with the Head of Research, Outreach, and Inclusion, design, develop and implement library-wide data services, including supporting data literacy instruction, for the campus community
• Supports students, staff and faculty to discover and explore data sets in support of their projects
• Consults with faculty on the design, implementation and evaluation of data management plans
• Maintain current knowledge of data literacy and data management principles
• Collaborates with campus partners on initiatives to support the data needs of faculty and other researchers on campus

Service and Scholarship (10%)

• Serves on/or chairs University and University Library committees, working groups, and task forces.
• Participates in local, state, regional, and national/international professional and scholarly societies and organizations.
• Conducts research related to library science and/or another appropriate academic discipline; presents results at conferences and/or through publication.

C. PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION

N/A

D. GENERAL GUIDELINES

• Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve quality of services.
• Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices.
• Maintains contact with customers, stakeholders and patrons and solicits feedback for improved services.
• Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives.
• Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow
• Prepares progress reports; informs supervisor of project status; and deviation from goals. Ensures completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all operational functions.
• Prepares and submits reports as requested and required.
• Develops and implements guidelines to support the functions of the unit.

Receives Work Direction

• Reports to and is supervised by the Head of Research, Outreach & Inclusion
• May receive work orientation, guidance, or training from University Library colleagues within and external to the Research, Outreach & Inclusion department

Work Schedule

• This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position. Working days are Monday through Friday.  Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support department and unit services, programs, and events.

E. QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.

Required

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited (or equivalent) library science or information science program
• At least two years experience providing research and instructional services in a library.
• Ability to develop and deliver dynamic instruction on discovering, evaluating, and using information resources.
• Demonstrated competency in both in person and online reference work.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, written, collaboration, and presentation skills for communicating with a wide range of constituencies.

Preferred

• Interest, knowledge, or experience in a business discipline
• Interest, knowledge, or experience in emerging issues and technologies in business librarianship
• Interest, knowledge, or experience in providing data services and data literacy instruction
• Active involvement in professional development activities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of the research interview
• Knowledge of emerging instructional practices and their application
• Knowledge of current trends and issues in scholarly communication
• Knowledge of emerging issues and technologies in academic librarianship
• Knowledge of best practices and goals of collection development
• Knowledge of the assessment cycle and its use in continuous program improvement

Skills

• Demonstrated competency in both in-person and online reference work, preferably in an academic library
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, written, collaboration, and presentation skills for communicating in multiple formats with a wide range of constituencies
• Examines their own cultural backgrounds and identities to increase awareness of personal assumptions, values, and biases
• Applies pedagogy appropriately and effectively in teaching

Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively, as a team member and independently.
• Ability to provide exceptional service to a diverse community.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and troubleshoot library related issues
• Ability to anticipate needs and trends in the library and campus community
• Strong commitment to serving the needs of library users and willingness to advocate for their needs.
• Committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, and social justice in library services and programs

Education

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited (or equivalent) program in library science and/or information science

Years of Experience

• At least two years of experience providing research and instructional services in a library.

Appointment level and Hiring Salary Ranges

This position is included in the Academic Staff Librarian category. The specific level at which an appointment is made is determined by the successful candidate’s level of experience and professional accomplishment. Minimum qualifications for those ranks are:

Senior Assistant Librarian (salary grade 10): at least two years professional experience after receiving the MLS; evidence of scholarly ability (e.g., additional coursework, conference presentations, publications) and professional or community service (e.g., active participation in professional society activities, involvement in committee or other service work at previous employers or community organizations) appropriate for an early-career librarian.

Hiring Salary Range: $69,600 - $81,850 annually; commensurate with experience

Associate Librarian (salary grade 11): at least five years professional experience after receiving the MLS; evidence of scholarly ability (e.g., additional coursework or advanced degrees, conference presentations, publications) and professional or community service (e.g., active participation in professional society activities, involvement in committee or other service work at previous employers or community organizations) appropriate for a mid-career librarian.

Hiring Salary Range: $83,500 - $98,200 annually; commensurate with experience

Librarian (salary grade 12): at least seven years professional experience after receiving the MLS; evidence of scholarly ability (e.g., additional coursework or advanced degrees, conference presentations, publications) and professional or community service (e.g., active participation in professional society activities, involvement in committee or other service work at previous employers or community organizations) appropriate for a senior librarian.

Hiring Salary Range: $96,600 - $113,600 annually; commensurate with experience

F. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

• Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.
• May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.
• May be required to attend conference and training sessions within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations.
• May be required to occasionally travel to outside customers, vendors, or suppliers.

G. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment.
• Mostly indoor office environment with windows.
• Offices with equipment noise.
• Offices with frequent interruptions.

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.