I wanted to let you all know about an exciting new position we have created at Penn State.
-John Meier
https://libraries.psu.edu/entrepreneurshiplibr
Entrepreneurship Librarian, Penn State, University Park The Pennsylvania State University Libraries seeks applications for the position of Entrepreneurship Librarian. This new faculty position will support the entrepreneurship curriculum and university-wide initiatives relating to entrepreneurship and economic development, including Invent Penn State. The Entrepreneurship Librarian reports to the Head of the Schreyer Business Library. This is a three-year non-tenure track fixed-term faculty appointment with an excellent possibility of renewal.
The Entrepreneurship Librarian will:
Serve as the formal liaison to the Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor.
Develop tutorials and other learning objects to support residential and online entrepreneurship courses.
Develop relationships with appropriate student organizations.
Coordinate Libraries’ efforts to support Invent Penn State and other initiatives relating to entrepreneurship and economic development.
Work collaboratively with Penn State Commonwealth Campus librarians who support entrepreneurship courses and initiatives.
Enhance collections relating to entrepreneurship.
Participate in course-related instruction, reference, consultation, and outreach services.
Qualifications:
Requires a Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited institution (or equivalent); ability to work independently and collaboratively; excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; a strong public service orientation; demonstrated expertise in supporting entrepreneurship studies or practice; strong commitment to diversity, equity, respect and inclusion. The University Libraries values diversity of thought, perspective, experience and people, and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We encourage candidates to apply who thrive in a welcoming multicultural environment. More information on Penn State’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence, can be found by visiting http://equity.psu.edu/psu-diversity-statement. For additional information about the Libraries’ diversity efforts, please visit https://libraries.psu.edu/about/diversity.
Preferred Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree or minor and/or graduate degree in business, economics, or a related field. Post-degree experience as a public services librarian or in supporting entrepreneurship. Demonstrated expertise with business resources, including specialized databases.
Environment:
The Penn State University Libraries are a strategic asset to Penn State, advancing intellectual discovery, information literacy, and lifelong learning, all in support of the University’s strategic goals in teaching, research, service, and outreach. The University Libraries is ranked among the top 10 research libraries in North America, according to the Association for Research Libraries investment rankings, and provides services at University Park and 22 other campus locations throughout Pennsylvania as well as online. We serve more than 6,400 faculty and 46,800 students at University Park, and approximately 97,500 students university-wide. More than 120 faculty librarians in the University Libraries benefit from extensive technological resources and research support services. Penn State, a land-grant institution, is a member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the Association of American Universities. The University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Association of College and Research Libraries, and the international Center for Research Libraries.
The University Park campus is set in the State College metropolitan area, a university town located in central Pennsylvania. State College offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreational facilities, a low crime rate, and excellent public schools. The campus is within a half-day's drive to Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, or Pittsburgh. The University Park Airport is served by three major carriers with flights to Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Chicago and Detroit. For more information, please visit http://www.libraries.psu.edu and http://www.cbicc.org.
Compensation and Benefits:
Rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include liberal vacation, excellent insurance and health care coverage, state or TIAA retirement options, and educational privileges. In addition, faculty in the University Libraries are afforded funds for professional development travel annually. Faculty may be asked to travel as official representatives of the Libraries to certain events and those trips are reimbursed at full cost within limits established by the University.
Application Instructions:
Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted online. To be considered for the position, interested candidates should upload a letter of application, resume or C.V., and the names and contact information of three professional references (including email addresses). Review of applications will begin March 6, 2017 and continue until position is filled. Questions may be addressed to Lindsey Harter, Faculty Search Coordinator, at lap225@psu.edu.
John J Meier
Science Librarian | Physical and Mathematical Sciences Library The Pennsylvania State University
201 Davey Lab, University Park, PA 16802 meier@psu.edu | (814)867-1448 | Twitter @johnmeier1 http://sites.psu.edu/meier/