Research and Teaching Services Librarian Job at Ball State University in Indiana

Research and Teaching Services Librarian

Ball State University Libraries seeks two energetic and creative librarians to join our Research and Teaching Services team. Research and Teaching librarians provide information and digital literacy instruction, in‐depth research consultations, and serve as liaisons to academic departments. If you are enthusiastic about supporting research and student success, you might be a great fit for this team! Early career librarians encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide professional library expertise to the campus and local community with an emphasis on research, teaching and information services.
2. Facilitate library engagement through liaison program.
3. Provide specialized support, including library instruction, for students and faculty.
4. Provide individualized research consultation.
5. Participate in collection development for print and electronic materials.
6. Work collaboratively with colleagues and faculty to foster and advance information literacy using ACRL best practices.
7. Support an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work environment and service culture to advance the strategic direction of the University Libraries.

Minimum Requirements:

1. MLS / MLIS / MIS degree from an ALA accredited program at time of employment.
2. Experience with and strong commitment to building relationships to further the library mission through liaison activities, reference and library instruction.
3. Experience with electronic information services and library systems and their applications for reference and instruction.
4. Working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office applications and modern cloud-based communication platforms.
5. Effective in-person and written communication skills across a wide range of modes.
6. Authorization to work in the US.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Additional advanced degrees.
2. Experience providing subject-specific library instruction in an academic library setting.
3. Successful completion of a background check.

Compensation: The minimum for this position is $50,000.

EEO Statement: Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Ball State University: Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs.

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile).