[Fla-facrl] POSITION OPPORTUNITY: Business Librarian at the University of South Florida Libraries, Sarasota-Manatee Campus

[Maryellen Nash]

University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee campus

Business Librarian Assistant or Associate Rank, non-tenure track 


The University of South Florida Libraries, Sarasota-Manatee campus seeks a Business Librarian to serve the USF Muma College of Business in the Research & Instruction department. Two unique schools are housed on the Sarasota-Manatee campus: the School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and the School of Risk Management and Insurance.

The incumbent will have experience providing high-level business research assistance and helping faculty increase their research impact and visibility.  The Business Librarian will participate in the library’s information literacy instruction initiatives and support high impact practices in associated courses and university initiatives.  The selected candidate will be a creative and forward-thinking colleague with strong interpersonal skills to expand partnerships across library departments and with colleagues across USF campuses.  

The Business Librarian supports the USF Libraries mission to "inspire research, creativity, and learning by connecting the USF community to relevant and high-quality information." The University Libraries values diversity of thought, perspective, experience, and people and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect.   This candidate will be joining the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus Library Services unit, locally consisting of one other faculty librarian, a staff library specialist, and student employees. They will collaborate regularly with library colleagues from the St. Petersburg and Tampa campuses. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Research & Instruction at USF Libraries and is a member of the Library Faculty. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

  *   Actively engage with faculty and students in the Muma College of Business at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus, researchers, and students to understand their research and instruction needs, build collaboration, and promote library services

  *   Collaboratively work to advance faculty research impact and visibility

  *   Promote the development, integration, and use of USF Sarasota-Manatee content into the USF Digital Commons such as faculty researcher profiles and open access digital collections

  *   Collaborate with USF Libraries Research & Instruction colleagues located on the three USF campuses on various departmental initiatives such as assessment, outreach, and library instruction

  *   Commit to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population  

  *   Develop a focused program of high-quality research and creative accomplishments required for promotion 

  *   Actively participate and demonstrate leadership in professional responsibilities that serve the USF Libraries, University, profession, and community 

To be successful in this position, candidates will need:

  *   Excellent instruction, presentation, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

  *   Knowledge of business, economics, and hospitality data and information sources

  *   Commitment to excellent public services and improving the library user experience.  

  *   Ability to work independently and in a team environment 

  *   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

  *   Initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively 

Minimum Qualifications: 

  *   An ALA accredited master's degree in Library and Information Science

  *   Undergraduate degree in business, economics, or a related field

  *   Experience with information literacy instruction

  *   Demonstrated capacity for scholarly publications and presentations 

Preferred Requirements 

  *   Experience providing advanced business research support or advanced study in business, economics or a related field 

  *   Knowledge of strategies to increase faculty research impact and visibility

  *   Demonstrated ability to establish strong rapport with multiple constituencies in order to effectively collaborate and build partnerships across the library and university  

Compensation and academic rank commensurate with experience. Applications must be submitted through the Careers at USF<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/careers/browse-apply-for-job-openings.aspx__;!!PhOWcWs!gNqJ54Rx3_dBjE64uIVSeVxNXxF3N3UJrUmBLIna93Kns3lsjvnfQ8ifo7dC3X1iDy7tWw$ > website, Job ID 29161 and include a cover letter and CV. Please go to https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.lib.usf.edu/employment__;!!PhOWcWs!gNqJ54Rx3_dBjE64uIVSeVxNXxF3N3UJrUmBLIna93Kns3lsjvnfQ8ifo7dC3X2tVGptFg$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.lib.usf.edu/employment__;!!PhOWcWs!gNqJ54Rx3_dBjE64uIVSeVxNXxF3N3UJrUmBLIna93Kns3lsjvnfQ8ifo7dC3X2tVGptFg$ > for more information. We are open to all levels of excellence. USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.



LIFE IN TAMPA BAY

The University of South Florida is located in the Tampa Bay area with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee. Situated along Florida’s gulf coast, the Tampa Bay area is celebrated for sunshine, mild winters, world-renowned beaches, miles of beautiful bay views, and a diverse food scene.

In addition to over 165 parks and beaches, Tampa Bay is home to several museums, theme parks, attractions, and music, art, and cultural festivals, including Busch Gardens, Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park, the Florida Aquarium, the Dali Museum, and the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. Sports fans cheer for hometown favorites including the three-time Stanley Cup champions the Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL), two-time Super Bowl champions the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL), the Tampa Bay Rays (MLB), and of course our beloved USF Bulls!

Our rich culture is thanks to our diverse communities, particularly our thriving Hispanic population both in the city and at USF. With deep Cuban roots, Tampa is nicknamed, “Cigar City,” as it was once the cigar capital of the world (our Cuban sandwich is pretty famous, too). The Tampa International Airport has ranked best of U.S. airports, and was most recently named in the top 3 by Condé Nast.

Tampa Bay has a vibrant economy, no state income tax, and is 8% below the national average for cost of living. It is home to some of the best healthcare facilities in the U.S., including H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute (located on the USF Tampa campus) and three hospitals ranked as “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News and World Report. We welcome you and your family to call Tampa Bay home.


Maryellen Nash, M.A.L.S., M.S.
Director of Research & Instruction
USF Libraries, Tampa Campus
University of South Florida
mallen at usf.edu



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