The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University Libraries are seeking a Business Librarian to join our Learning and Research Team. The Business Librarian position is a full-time, twelve-month, benefit-eligible Administrative Staff position that reports to the Libraries’ Associate Director for Learning and Research.

The Business Librarian works directly with students, faculty, and staff to support institutional and departmental teaching and learning goals. In their liaison role, the Business Librarian provides information literacy instruction, research consultations, collection development, and other forms of outreach to each of their assigned departments or programs. This liaison work includes developing or curating learning materials – such as instruction modules, research guides, video tutorials, slide decks, and sample activities or assignments – to meet the information literacy and library research needs of their assigned subject areas. The Business Librarian’s areas include the Global Business Leadership (GBUS), Accounting & Finance, and Economics departments; our new Data Analytics minor and Data Science major; the Mayo Innovation Scholars program; and the Donald McNeely Center for Entrepreneurship.

As a member of our highly collaborative Learning and Research Team of liaison librarians, the Business Librarian shares responsibility for 1) delivering information literacy instruction to general education courses (see https://www.csbsju.edu/integrations-curriculum/faculty-resources) and 2) collaborating with IT Services’ Instructional Technology Specialists to build information and media literacy skills into classroom media assignments (see https://www.csbsju.edu/instructional-technology/instructional-design). Learning and Research Team librarians are also valued as functional specialists who provide expertise and support to our campus communities in areas like information ethics, digital scholarship, citation management, copyright and author rights, visual literacy, and data literacy. The Business Librarian, in consultation with their supervisor, will have opportunities to customize parts of their position and receive professional development support in these or similar areas, based on their professional interests and our institutional needs.

About Us
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) is a liberal arts college for women, and Saint John's University (SJU) is a liberal arts college for men. With a total enrollment of approximately 3,200 undergraduate students, as well as graduate students in Nursing and Theology. SJU is the home of the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library and the Collegeville Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research. The campuses are located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes. The campuses are minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some CSB and SJU faculty and staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities. CSB and SJU are unique institutions of higher education. They are distinguished by their commitment to the holistic transformational development of women and men within the context of a unified, coeducational experience. For further information, see http://www.csbsju.edu/about.

CSB and SJU are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice. The schools are dedicated to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. Students, staff and faculty from many diverse belief systems and backgrounds collectively bring a rich dimension to the academic, cultural, and religious experience at CSB and SJU. Learn more in our Institutional Statement on Diversity and in our brochure regarding Higher Education in the Catholic and Benedictine Tradition.

CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program.

The CSB and SJU Libraries support student learning, faculty research, and the intellectual curiosity of our academic community. We are committed to supporting student success, lifelong learning, community engagement, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Libraries facilities consist of Clemens Library and the Benedicta Arts Center Music Library at CSB and Alcuin Library and the Dietrich Reinhart Learning Commons at SJU. Both Alcuin and Clemens have been recently renovated. Alcuin Library was renovated, and the 22,000-square-foot Learning Commons added through a $25 million project showcased in American Libraries Magazine in 2018 (see https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2018/09/04/2018-library-design-showcase/). The Learning Commons includes state-of-the-art media labs, a recording studio, classrooms, and informal meeting spaces like The Schu coffee shop. Clemens Library’s renovation in 2019 brought campus partners like Information Technology Services and the Experience Hub into the building. Our library locations are vibrant campus centers for scholarship, creativity, and collaboration. Find out more about the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University Libraries by visiting https://www.csbsju.edu/libraries.

Information Literacy and Instruction:

• Offer course-integrated information literacy instruction sessions in assigned subject areas and the general curriculum.
• Partner with faculty to integrate and scaffold information literacy concepts and skills into departmental curricula.
• Collaborate with members of the Learning and Research Team and Instructional Technology to build information and media literacy skills into classroom media assignments (e.g., video production, podcasting, web exhibit, data visualization, 3D printing projects).
• Develop and maintain educational resources in support of information literacy efforts.

• Maintain awareness of each assigned department’s learning goals and curriculum.
• Develop relationships with faculty and learn about their information needs, research interests, courses, and service expectations.
• Proactively communicate about CSB and SJU Libraries resources and services. Partner with the Collection Development Librarian and departmental faculty to manage and promote use of relevant resources.
• Develop and maintain subject expertise needed to serve students in assigned subject areas.
• Promote our institutional repository (https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/).

• Provide student research consultations (both in person and via Zoom).
• Respond to other reference inquiries (in person, via phone, and through email). Note we have an appointment-based model of reference service and do not staff a reference desk or schedule set reference shifts.

• Collaborate with academic support offices (e.g., Academic Strengths Network, Experience Hub) and other campus partners on student success initiatives.
• Serve on additional committees, task forces, and working groups as needed.

Required

• 
  Master’s degree from ALA-accredited program of library or information science (or equivalent international education credential).
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently on one’s own and in collaboration with others.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Teaching and instruction skills or aptitude.
• Capacity for self-directed learning and an ability to successfully learn new platforms, tools, and technologies commonly used in libraries.
• Demonstrated experience and/or strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
• Available to work on campus Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

• Understanding of best practices in information literacy instruction.
• Significant background education or experience in business or a related field.
• Understanding of the functions and purpose of undergraduate liberal arts education and the role libraries play in that experience.
• Familiarity with class assignments involving technology (e.g., video production, podcasting, web exhibits, data visualization, and/or 3D printing).

To apply, 1) click the "Apply" button, 2) complete the online application form, and 3) submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references. The Business Librarian position will remain open until filled. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We can share salary range information with candidates who are invited to the first-round Zoom interview stage. Target start date is May or June 2023, but this is negotiable depending on the successful candidate’s needs and preferences. Please contact search committee chair Diana Symons at dsymons@csbsju.edu with any questions.

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University Libraries value diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We encourage people of all races, ethnicities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and faith traditions to apply. Early career librarians, including current graduate students who will obtain their MLIS degree by Summer 2023, are also encouraged to apply. We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodations when needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the position. If you need any accommodation to participate in our hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-2508 or employment@csbsju.edu.

It is the policy of CSB and SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University also utilize E-Verify as part of its onboarding process to confirm work authorization.

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.