Position Details
Position Details
Job Title |
University Libraries, Research & Learning Librarian and Subject Specialist for the Quinlan School of Business |
Position Title |
University Libraries, Research & Learning Librarian and Subject Specialist for the Quinlan School of Business |
Position Number |
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Job Category |
University Faculty |
Job Type |
Full-Time |
FLSA Status |
Exempt |
Campus |
Chicago-Water Tower Campus |
Location Code |
LIBRARY - WATER TOWER (02913A) |
Department Name |
LIBRARY - WATER TOWER |
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? |
No |
Duties and Responsibilities |
Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000
Benefits Information:
https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/
Loyola University Chicago seeks applications for the position of
Research & Learning Librarian and Subject Specialist for the Quinlan School of Business, based at Lewis Library
. The librarian will work with both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at the Quinlan School of Business and provide reference, curriculum support, online and in-person instruction, workshops and research consultations. The successful candidate should show evidence of creativity, initiative, flexibility, and ability to work with diverse populations. This is an open-rank library faculty appointment. At Loyola, Librarian is a special faculty designation with opportunities for promotion.
The Loyola University Chicago Libraries includes Cudahy Library, the Information Commons, and the Library Storage Facility at the Lakeshore Campus in Rogers Park; Lewis Library at the Water Tower Campus in downtown Chicago; the Health Sciences Library on the medical campus in Maywood; and a library at the John Felice Rome Center in Italy. The University Libraries also collaborates closely with the School of Law Library.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Interim Head of Research & Learning Services (R&LS), the Research and Learning Librarian will:
- Provide research and instructional support to students and faculty throughout the research lifecycle
- Identify, recommend, and promote scholarly resources to support the curricular and research needs of stakeholders in the Quinlan School of Business.
- Support general research and learning needs of the university, including information literacy instruction and participate in library and university wide programming and service.
- Provide research, learning, and engagement support to the Quinlan School of Business, including course-integrated instruction, skill-building workshops, research consultations, and collection development.
- Stay current with developments in business research and education, library science, and information technology. Participate in relevant professional organizations and attend conferences as appropriate.
- Provide support for evidence synthesis within business and provide guidance for research data management, research metrics, and scholarly communication.
- Contribute to Research and Learning Services Department projects and initiatives, including creating research guides and instructional materials, advising on the development of library discovery tools, and providing reference services in person and through various online means.
- Select materials including books, serials, databases, and data sets to support the research and curricular needs of Quinlan. Deselect materials and maintain a useful and up-to-date collection.
- Participate in library and university committee work.
- Other duties are to support research and learning as assigned.
- Actively contribute to the broader profession through scholarship and service.
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Qualifications |
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science program, or a graduate degree or professional certification in a related field, combined with relevant library experience.
- Minimum of two years of experience in academic libraries, preferably in research and instruction.
- Familiarity with major resources in business.
- Demonstrated experience with team building, forging relationships, and establishing collaborations with campus partners and other external stakeholders.
Preferred qualifications
- Second advanced degree in an academic discipline.
- Experience working within a liaison librarian service model
- Evidence of professional service and/or research, with the potential to succeed in an academic promotion process.
- Experience supporting or promoting transformative educational programs, a commitment to social justice, and service to underserved communities.
- Experience with library discovery tools and systems, especially Ex Libris's Alma and Primo and Springshare products.
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Physical Demands |
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Working Conditions |
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Minimum Education and/or Work Experience |
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science program, or a graduate degree or professional certification in a related field, combined with relevant library experience.
- Minimum of two years of experience in academic libraries, preferably in research and instruction.
- Familiarity with major resources in business.
- Demonstrated experience with team building, forging relationships, and establishing collaborations with campus partners and other external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Second advanced degree in an academic discipline.
- Experience working within a liaison librarian service model
- Evidence of professional service and/or research, with the potential to succeed in an academic promotion process.
- Experience supporting or promoting transformative educational programs, a commitment to social justice, and service to underserved communities.
- Experience with library discovery tools and systems, especially Ex Libris' Alma and Primo and Springshare products.
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Open Date |
02/10/2025 |
Close Date |
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Salary Range |
$55,000-$65,000 |
Additional Salary Information |
The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; rank at hire; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae and a letter of interest to
www.careers.luc.edu. Please provide the names and email addresses of three professional references. References will not be contacted immediately but may be at subsequent points in the review process, with the candidate's permission.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by
March 10, 2025.
Please direct inquiries to the chair of the search committee:
Jonna Peterson
Director, Health Sciences Library
Associate Dean, University Libraries
Interim Head, Research & Learning Services, University Libraries
Health Sciences Library - Loyola University Chicago
2160 S. First Ave.
Maywood, IL 60153
Jpeterson2@luc.edu
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at
www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at
www.luc.edu/transformativeed. |
About Loyola University Chicago |
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is the largest of twenty-seven Jesuit colleges and universities (https://ajcunet.edu/) and one of the largest Catholic universities in the United States. Loyola enrolls approximately 17,000 students, including over 11,000 undergraduates, across its three campuses in the Chicago metropolitan area: Lake Shore Campus on Chicago's north side; Water Tower Campus near the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago; and Health Sciences Campus in the western suburb of Maywood. The University has over 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty. It also operates a study abroad center - the John Felice Rome Center (
JFRC) - in Rome, Italy. Loyola offers programs in a variety of disciplines through thirteen schools and colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences (founded in 1870), the School of Law (1908), the Stritch School of Medicine (1909), the School of Social Work (1914), the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (1914), the Graduate School (1915), the Quinlan School of Business (1922), the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (1935), the School of Education (1969), the School of Communication (2008), Arrupe College (2014) which operates as a two-year college and confers associates degrees, the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health (2019), and the School of Environmental Sustainability (2020).
As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors
diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive
benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
The Loyola University Chicago community acknowledges its location on the ancestral homelands of the Council of the Three Fires (the Ojibwa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi tribes) and a place of trade with other tribes, including the Ho-Chunk, Miami, Menominee, Sauk, and Meskwaki. We recognize the tragic legacy of colonization, genocide, and oppression that still impacts Native American lives today. As a Jesuit university, we affirm our commitment to issues of social responsibility and justice. We further recognize our responsibility to understand, teach, and respect the past and present realities of local Native Americans and their continued connection to this land.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity - including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment - is critical to achieving the University's mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual's record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees. |
Quick Link for Posting |
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/30989 |
Job Number |
8100714 |
Organizational Location |
PROVOST |
Posting Details
Posting Detail
Number of Vacancies |
1 |
Desired Start Date |
06/01/2025 |
Position End Date |
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Open Until Filled |
Yes |
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