Jobs

Business and Economics Liaison Librarian

George Mason University Libraries seek a creative, energetic, motivated and collegial librarian for the position of Business and Economics Liaison Librarian. To support teaching, learning and scholarship in Mason's School of Management (som.gmu.edu) and Department of Economics (economics.gmu.edu), the incumbent provides information literacy instruction; plans, provides, and assesses reference and research services; facilitates student/faculty engagement, and develops library research collections in these disciplines. The incumbent also provides general reference assistance to users in various academic disciplines. As a key member of the Fenwick Library Reference Department and the Libraries' social sciences liaison team, this position advances the broader strategic initiatives of the University Libraries and the university.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED: ·ALA-accredited MLS or ALA-recognized foreign equivalent. ·At least three years academic research library reference, instruction, outreach and collection development experience in business, economics and/or relevant subject areas. ·Demonstrated advanced knowledge and use of research resources in business and economics. ·Demonstrated skill as an instructor, including designing and maintaining instructional materials, Web-based modules, and other online teaching and research resources. ·Initiative, creativity, flexibility and commitment to responsive and quality services. ·Experience in developing working partnerships and engagement with academic departments. ·Excellent problem-solving, technology, and communication skills. ·Able to work effectively with diverse academic groups. ·Able to meet requirements for reappointment and promotion as a Libraries' professional faculty member of George Mason University.

PREFERRED: ·Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in Business and/or Economics. ·Experience with/in: current technologies; undergraduate and graduate information literacy instruction in Business and/or Economics; relevant subject area data collections & GIS; research service and collection assessment in these disciplines.

Appointment/Benefits: 12-month professional faculty appointment with rank dependent on qualifications and experience. Health plan options and paid life insurance; several retirement plans including TIAA-CREF; 24 vacation days and 11 paid holidays; and tuition waiver for self.

All applications for position number FA233z MUST be submitted online at George Mason University's employment page (https://jobs.gmu.edu/). Applicants must submit letter of application; current resume; and names, addresses (including e-mail) and phone numbers of three current references. Questions should be directed to Debra Hogan, Executive Assistant to the University Librarian, at dhogan1@gmu.edu. Review of applications will begin on February 17, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled.

George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. Enrollment is over 32,000, with students studying in over 185 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William. The University Libraries participate in the Washington Research Library Consortium, the Virtual Library of Virginia, the Center for Research Libraries and the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries. For more information, please visit library.gmu.edu or www.gmu.edu/.

George Mason University, Where Innovation Is Tradition!

EOE