Asa F. Seay Business Librarian

Asa F. Seay Business Librarian at Washington University in St Louis (Job #41315)

The Washington University Libraries is comprised of 12 libraries on the university’s Danforth, West, and Medical School Campuses.  Reporting to the Vice Provost and University Librarian and in association with 3 campus partners, the libraries’ operate as a collaborative system in support of the research, teaching, and learning mission of the university.  The Libraries’ house more than 3.6 million books, journals, and other print materials; 2.5 million microforms; 50,000 AV titles; and have access to more than 65,000 electronic journals and more than 1.8 million e-books.  The libraries' 135 dedicated professional and support staff serve an increasingly diverse community and exemplify the libraries' commitment to meet the needs of faculty, staff and students for the present - and for years to come.  The university offers a competitive salary an excellent benefit package that includes medical, access to dental, life, disability insurance and retirement contributions.  Libraries’ staff also receive support for professional development and travel.  Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

We are seeking a dynamic, creative, engaging, and experienced professional to serve as Asa F. Seay Business Librarian for the Washington University Libraries. Reporting to the Head of Distributed Libraries in the Research and Academic Collaboration Division, the Asa F. Seay Business Librarian is an endowed position responsible for the overall planning and operation of the Al and Ruth Kopolow Business Library to provide effective library services to faculty, students, and staff in the top ranked Olin Business School, as well as the University and wider community. The Asa F. Seay Business Librarian is responsible for collection development and management for business; for research assistance, instruction and outreach, scholarly communication and publishing, and resource discovery efforts in business. The Asa F. Seay Business Librarian contributes and participates in activities related to the University Libraries Assessment Program and supervises staff of the Business Library.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads, plans, designs, directs and manages operations of the Business Library to provide effective services to faculty, students, and staff in the Olin Business School programs as well as the University and wider community. In conjunction with WUSTL Libraries planning, contributes to the vision and direction of the Business Library, provides leadership in implementing innovative services and new technology. Participate in and develop specialized information literacy instruction for business majors and graduate student. Provide in-depth, subject-related research consultations as well as related services such as the creation and maintenance of web guides to support the discovery and use of information related to business. Establishes relationships with faculty, administrators and students to plan and promote library services.

Serves as liaison and provides outreach and research services to academic departments and programs. Provide general reference services, both virtual and in-person, for the University community as well as members of the public. In consultation with stakeholders, select and curate resources for the library’s collections.  Designs, teaches, and assesses instruction sessions, including working with faculty to develop curriculum-integrated instructional programs. Keep current on relevant new developments in collection development, research, outreach, and instruction. Provide faculty and students timely information regarding the existence of new databases. Facilitate faculty in the process of discovery, acquisition, and use of new databases. Provides consultation to faculty and students of the existing resources to meet their academic and scholarly need.

Develop the Libraries’ collections in designated subject areas. This includes evaluation, selection, and de-selection of materials in all relevant media.  Maintain effective communication with faculty in these areas. Manage services, collections and operations. Oversee collection development, including acquisitions funds supporting the business programs.Recruit assigned staff, recommend their appointment; supervise and provide for continued training, and carry out the Libraries' approved performance appraisal program for all staff. Plan for student staffing and prepare budget requests. In collaboration with the operational planning and assessment department manages facilities maintenance, including safety and security for users, staff and collections in the Library.

Engage in campus-wide initiatives, consortial partnerships, and regional, state, or national organizations as appropriate to foster new partnerships in support of the Library’s goal to expand its reach through engagement and collaboration. Participate in the library's general instruction program for undergraduates. Serve on library, university, and professional committees as elected or appointed.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Participates in relevant professional development learning opportunities to maintain currency in the field.

 JOB CLOSING DATE: October 31, 2018