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Topic: Busn. & Research Support Serv. Libn. @ U. of Penn.
Posted By: miloa
Subject: Busn. & Research Support Serv. Libn. @ U. of Penn.
Date Posted: 02/Apr/2020 at 4:54pm
Business & Research Support Services Librarian

University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title
Business & Research Support Services Librarian

Job Profile Title
Librarian B

Job Description Summary
The Business & Research Support Services Librarian manages Lippincott Library’s Docdel@Wharton research support services, assisting faculty and researchers in transforming information into research-ready formats and providing expert advice on content and research management. This position works collaboratively with other Lippincott librarians to design and deliver research and instructional services and partners with colleagues across the Penn Libraries system to develop research support services. This position conducts research consultations; offers course-integrated instruction and workshops; supports the discovery, use, and management of text and data; raises awareness of resources and services through outreach efforts such as department-based office hours; and creates and maintains research guides and other tools to support information discovery including the Business FAQ.
Job Description

The Lippincott Library of the Wharton School seeks a proactive, service-oriented individual for the position of Business & Research Support Services Librarian. This position manages Lippincott Library’s research support services, a high touch operation which provides a critical link between the library and the faculty and scholars of the Wharton School. This service moves beyond standard document delivery, assisting faculty and researchers in transforming information into research-ready formats and providing expert advice on content and research management. This position offers opportunities to work collaboratively with other Lippincott librarians to design and deliver research and instructional services, as well as to partner with colleagues across the Penn Libraries system to develop services that support academic engagement across campus. This position conducts research consultations; offers course-integrated instruction and workshops; supports the discovery, use, and management of text and data; raises awareness of resources and services; and creates and maintains research guides and other research support tools including Lippincott’s flagship Business FAQ.

DUTIES:

• Provide leadership in planning, implementing and promoting resource delivery, content and data management and other research support services to meet the needs of Wharton students, faculty and staff.

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and services to improve processes and workflows, and actively assist in implementation when new technologies and services are adopted

• Collaborate with departments across the Penn Libraries to develop innovative research support services

• Analyze user request data to inform collection development decisions

• Develop and grow liaison relationships with specific Wharton School academic departments, research centers and other constituent groups to support research, teaching and learning activities.

• Work collaboratively with a team of librarians to deliver business information support services across all phases of research, teaching and learning using a range of technologies.

• Create and maintain guides to information resources and other digital learning objects and maintain knowledge base of frequently asked questions.

• Represent Lippincott Library on library-wide and Wharton School working groups and committees, as well as appropriate professional associations.

• Participate in weekend service rotation

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• Master’s degree or equivalent graduate education in library or information science/management

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to manage projects.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Ability to establish effective relationships with diverse constituencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• 2-3 years experience in a business-focused library or information service.

Preferred:

• Coursework, advanced training or degree in business, statistics, economics or a related subject.

• Experience conducting library presentations or teaching in an academic environment.

• Experience with scanning equipment.

• Supervisory experience.

• Advanced knowledge of citation management tools

*** REQUIRED*** Please submit a resume and cover letter as one attachment when applying.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
University Library

Pay Range
$42,953.00 - $77,315.00

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

To Apply
https://apptrkr.com/1888145



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