Job Description
Appointment Status: Tenure
Department: IU Bloomington Libraries
Location Bloomington
Position Summary Indiana University
Libraries seeks a dynamic and collaborative Research and Collections Librarian to lead the development, assessment, and promotion of
collections that support the teaching and research missions of the Kelley School of Business and the O'Neill School of Public and
Environmental Affairs-two of the nation's top-ranked programs. This position plays a strategic role in shaping access to high-impact
resources in business, public policy, government affairs, and sustainability.Working as part of a three-librarian team at the Business/SPEA
Library, the successful candidate will ensure that collections remain responsive to evolving curricular and research needs. This includes
selecting and evaluating materials, managing budgets, and engaging with faculty and students to align resources with academic priorities.The
IU Bloomington Libraries system is one of North America's premier academic research libraries, with over 10 million print volumes, 60,000+
electronic journals, and a renowned Moving Image Archive. The Research & Learning Division, which houses this position, fosters innovation,
inclusive learning, and strategic partnerships across campus. Reporting to the Head of Sciences & Social Sciences, the librarian will
contribute to a department that supports curriculum and research for over 70% of IU Bloomington
students.
Responsibilities This position will:
- Serve as the lead collection strategist for Business and Public &
Environmental Affairs, overseeing selection, evaluation, and lifecycle management of monographs, serials, and databases.
- Conduct
ongoing assessments of collections and research support services to identify emerging needs, gaps, and opportunities for innovation.
- Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to ensure collections align with curricular goals, accreditation standards, and evolving
research priorities.
- Provide research consultations that help students, faculty, and researchers effectively navigate and leverage
library resources to support coursework, projects, and scholarly research.
- Promote collections and services through targeted
outreach, instruction, and engagement with stakeholders in the Kelley School of Business and the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental
Affairs.
- Participate actively in library-wide initiatives, departmental programs, and campus events that enhance the visibility and
impact of library resources.
Basic Qualifications Applicants are encouraged to think broadly and
communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications in ways that may not be obvious.
- ALA-accredited
graduate degree in library or information science or international equivalent; candidates with an advanced degree in a relevant subject area
and appropriate experience in a library setting will also be considered
- Interest in working with business and public affairs
library patrons at one of the top schools in the nation
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team
- Demonstrated interest or experience with promoting collections and services
to students, researchers, and instructors
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably in multiple modalities
- Demonstrated ability to work creatively, independently, flexibly, and collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to meet the
tenure or tenure-track position requirements at the IU Libraries () as demonstrated by an ongoing record of professional
development and service
Department Contact for Questions Questions regarding the position or
application process can be directed to
libhire@iu.edu .
Additional
Qualifications Preferred Qualifications - Familiarity with business or public affairs
concepts through experience or education.
- Experience with selecting library materials
- Familiarity with materials budget
allocation
- Assessment experience or education with monographs, serials, and databases
Salary and Rank Salary and rank depend on the candidate's qualifications and experience. The starting salaries are as follows: Assistant
Librarians, $62,500; Associate Librarians, $64,500; and Full Librarians, $82,500
Special Instructions Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by December 5, 2025, will be assured full consideration.
Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at . Questions regarding the position or
application process can be directed to
libhire@iu.edu . The expected start date is
February 15, 2026, but please note that it is negotiable. For more information about Indiana University Bloomington, go to . For information about working and living in Bloomington,
Indiana: .
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination
here, which includes contact information . "Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is
finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They
will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The
relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate's eligibility for hire will be evaluated by
Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the
matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously." For Best Consideration Date: 12/05/2025
Expected Start Date: 02/15/2026
Posting Number IU-101419-2025
Job Tags
Full time, Immediate start,