Business & Entrepreneurship Librarian

Business & Entrepreneurship Librarian

Department : Libraries

Rank : Assistant Librarian, Associate Librarian

Salary : Assistant : $56,787.5 - $70,210 per year; Associate : $65,047 - $78,470 per year

Annual Basis : 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins

March 1, 2026 (updated); position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include :

1. A current resume / CV.

2. A cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position.

3. Three (3) professional references with contact information. We will not contact your references without first informing you.

Department Summary

About the University of Oregon Libraries :

The University of Oregon Libraries is an essential partner in the University's educational, research, and public service mission. With five locations on the Eugene campus, and branches at UO Portland and at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, the Libraries offers many flexible, service- and technology-rich environments for our users' research and learning needs. The UO Libraries is committed to supporting and enhancing the diversity of the university community, to providing a culturally inclusive environment where diversity of thought and expression is valued and respected, and to disrupting systemic inequalities. With a focus on equity in service, we strive to create a powerful learning community, a welcoming space where faculty, students, and patrons of all ages and cultural and ethnic backgrounds can access the information necessary to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our mission is to actively support the student learning experience, enable the creation and stewardship of knowledge, and contribute to advancements in teaching, research, scholarship, and public service. We value intellectual freedom, user-centered service, evidence-based approaches, transparency, innovation, teamwork, diversity, and integrity.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity; affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate based on any protected status, including veteran and disability status.

The University of Oregon Libraries is a member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance, Orbis Cascade Alliance, SPARC, the Center for Research Libraries, DuraSpace, the Coalition for Networked Information, EDUCAUSE, and other major organizations.

Division of Data, Access, Research, & Teaching Services (DARTS)

The Division of Data, Access, Research, & Teaching Services (DARTS) delivers a broad range of services and programs designed to support the research, teaching, and learning needs of the University of Oregon community. DARTS encompasses units and teams that provide :

Circulation and access to collections

Collection development and maintenance

Instruction in information, visual, and AI literacy

Research support

Specialized support in research and learning spaces

Data services

Support for scholarly communication and digital publishing

DARTS also manages operations for five branch library locations : the Design Library, Portland Library, Price Science Commons & Research Library (PSC), Mathematics Library, and the Loyd and Dorothy Rippey Library at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology.

The division's mission is to advance student success, faculty research, and teaching excellence by :

Facilitating access to information resources and specialized research spaces

Building and maintaining collections

Delivering innovative engagement programs

Providing instruction and consultation in information, data, and digital literacy

Supporting the adoption of Open Educational Resources (OER) and the provision of affordable course materials

Within DARTS, subject liaison librarians are assigned to academic departments and work as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver teaching and liaison services tailored to the needs of faculty and students. Each liaison is supervised by a head librarian who also serves as a subject liaison.

Position Summary

The Business & Entrepreneurship Librarian serves as the liaison to all departments of the Lundquist School of Business and the Department of Economics across all University of Oregon locations. This role encompasses all aspects of supporting these subject areas, including individual and group consultations with students, faculty, and community users; providing library and course-integrated instruction; creating user materials; developing collections; and, in collaboration with other library departments, ensuring access to information on scholarly communication, data management, and digital scholarship.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Qualifications for the Rank of Assistant Librarian :

Master's degree in library / information science from an American Library Association-accredited institution or equivalent international terminal degree.

Undergraduate or graduate academic degree in business or closely related field including but not limited to entrepreneurship, industrial engineering, advertising, economics, or two or more years working as a subject liaison librarian supporting business or closely related disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications for the Rank of Associate Librarian :

Master's degree in library / information science from an American Library Association-accredited institution or equivalent international terminal degree.

Six years' post-MLIS, or post-equivalent international terminal degree, of relevant experience in an academic library.

Undergraduate or graduate academic degree in business or closely related field including but not limited to entrepreneurship, industrial engineering, advertising, economics, or two or more years working as a subject liaison librarian supporting business or closely related disciplines.

Professional Competencies

Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact, communicate, and work effectively with individuals, recognizing and respecting the many and varied identities of each person.

Ability to teach and / or provide in-person instruction on information literacy topics.

Project management skills, problem solving ability and organizational skills, with the ability to manage workload, priorities, and deadlines to achieve goals.

Ability to work effectively to develop and maintain programs with faculty, students, and other campus partners.

Ability to effectively use and integrate emerging technologies such as AI into workflows and teaching and learning practices with students and faculty as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience providing information literacy instruction in business or relevant subject areas.

Experience in developing digital learning objects (e.g. LibGuides, Learning Management System modules, video tutorials, infographics).

Experience using key business resources, including but not limited to Business Source Premier, Pitchbook, and Statista.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website .

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and / or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here .

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To apply, visit https : / / careers.uoregon.edu / en-us / job / 536230

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