Business Librarian

Summary

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. For more information about the Auburn University Libraries, visit as liaison and conduct outreach to students, staff, and faculty in the College of BusinessServe as liaison and conduct outreach to students, staff, and faculty involved in entrepreneurship programs and competitionsProvide subject-specific research support to students, staff, and faculty in the areas of business and entrepreneurshipDevelop and teach outcome-based, subject-specific information literacy instruction sessions. Some evening and weekend instruction service may be requiredCreate online instructional materials for business undergraduate and graduate studentsSelect 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 GroupParticipate in the general education efforts of the Libraries' instruction programProvide subject-specific reference services using innovative tools, both virtual and in-person, for the University community as well as members of the publicPerform other duties and assist with special projects as assignedQualificationsMinimum:Master of Library Science or equivalent from an ALA accredited program at the time employment beginsDemonstrated commitment to excellence in library servicesDemonstrated ability to adapt to the changing needs of library users and to engage in continuous learningExcellent interpersonal skillsStrong and effective written and oral communication skillsDemonstrated ability to work independently, including evidence of the ability to initiate and carry projects through to completionDemonstrated ability to contribute collegially and productively in a team environmentPotential to meet university promotion and tenure requirements for library facultyDesired:Experience providing instruction, collection development, outreach or liaison services in the fields of business, or entrepreneurship in an academic or corporate settingA degree in business or related disciplineDemonstrated knowledge of applicable standard statistical programs for data analysisFamiliarity with key social science data sourcesA record of professional engagement and scholarly research activityHow to apply Schmidtschmigr@auburn.eduPublished: Friday, July 17, 2026 19:01 UTC#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

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. For more information about the Auburn University Libraries, visit as liaison and conduct outreach to students, staff, and faculty in the College of BusinessServe as liaison and conduct outreach to students, staff, and faculty involved in entrepreneurship programs and competitionsProvide subject-specific research support to students, staff, and faculty in the areas of business and entrepreneurshipDevelop and teach outcome-based, subject-specific information literacy instruction sessions. Some evening and weekend instruction service may be requiredCreate online instructional materials for business undergraduate and graduate studentsSelect 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 GroupParticipate in the general education efforts of the Libraries' instruction programProvide subject-specific reference services using innovative tools, both virtual and in-person, for the University community as well as members of the publicPerform other duties and assist with special projects as assignedQualificationsMinimum:Master of Library Science or equivalent from an ALA accredited program at the time employment beginsDemonstrated commitment to excellence in library servicesDemonstrated ability to adapt to the changing needs of library users and to engage in continuous learningExcellent interpersonal skillsStrong and effective written and oral communication skillsDemonstrated ability to work independently, including evidence of the ability to initiate and carry projects through to completionDemonstrated ability to contribute collegially and productively in a team environmentPotential to meet university promotion and tenure requirements for library facultyDesired:Experience providing instruction, collection development, outreach or liaison services in the fields of business, or entrepreneurship in an academic or corporate settingA degree in business or related disciplineDemonstrated knowledge of applicable standard statistical programs for data analysisFamiliarity with key social science data sourcesA record of professional engagement and scholarly research activityHow to apply Schmidtschmigr@auburn.eduPublished: Friday, July 17, 2026 19:01 UTC#J-18808-Ljbffr