Auburn University at Montgomery is looking for Business Librarian in Auburn, AL. This local job opportunity with ID 3701507883 is live since 2026-06-04 20:23:41.

Business Librarian

Auburn University Libraries seeks a creative, enthusiastic, and mission-oriented individual to join as Business Librarian. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Innovation Support in the University Libraries, the successful candidate will serve as liaison to the highly ranked undergraduate and graduate programs in the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business, which include programs with robust distance education and residential components. This position will also serve as liaison to the New Venture Accelerator, a program managed jointly by the Harbert College of Business and the Auburn Research and Technology Foundation. This twelve-month tenure-track position requires professional and scholarly activity as well as service on library, university, and professional capacities.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as liaison and conduct outreach to students, staff, and faculty in the College of Business
• Serve as liaison and conduct outreach to students, staff, and faculty involved in entrepreneurship programs and competitions
• Provide subject-specific research support to students, staff, and faculty in the areas of business and entrepreneurship
• Develop and teach outcome-based, subject-specific information literacy instruction sessions. Some evening and weekend instruction service may be required
• Create online instructional materials for business undergraduate and graduate students
• Select materials to support research and teaching in the College of Business; coordinate collection development policies and strategy with the Libraries' Collections Strategist and serve as member of the Libraries' Collection Development Group
• Participate in the general education efforts of the Libraries' instruction program
• Provide subject-specific reference services using innovative tools, both virtual and in-person, for the University community as well as members of the public
• Performing other duties and assisting with special projects as assigned

Qualifications include:

Minimum:

• Master of Library Science or equivalent from an ALA accredited program at the time employment begins
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in library services
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to the changing needs of library users and to engage in continuous learning
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong and effective written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, including evidence of the ability to initiate and carry projects through to completion
• Demonstrated ability to contribute collegially and productively in a team environment
• Potential to meet university promotion and tenure requirements for library faculty

Desired:

• Experience providing instruction, collection development, outreach or liaison services in the fields of business, or entrepreneurship in an academic or corporate setting
• A degree in business or related discipline
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable standard statistical programs for data analysis
• Familiarity with key social science data sources
• A record of professional engagement and scholarly research activity

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.