Business Data and Sustainability Librarian

Business Data and Sustainability Librarian

University of Colorado Boulder in Boulder, CO

Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
The University of Colorado offers excellent
Category:
Library and Information Science
Requisition Number: 73496

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City:
Boulder

State:
Colorado

Employment Type:

Faculty

Schedule:

Full-Time

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) Libraries invites applications from collaborative and innovative candidates for the position of Business Data and Sustainability Librarian! This tenure-track faculty position is part of a team of liaison librarians supporting the Leeds School of Business. As a liaison librarian, this position supports business and interdisciplinary research needs across the business disciplines. The Business Data and Sustainability Librarian will provide expertise in research methods and information sources for understanding the societal and environmental impact of business in the US and globally, as well as provide guidance for those using artificial intelligence (AI) applications in business and business research contexts.

Responsibilities include consulting on data availability; supporting researcher use, implementation, and understanding of emerging technologies, including AI, with particular attention to ethical, equitable, and user-centered development; keeping up with trends in business scholarship and research methods; and staying informed about new data sources (from domestic and foreign sources) for sustainable and socially responsible business practices as part of Leeds' commitment to preparing business leaders for a sustainable future.

This position will support the information literacy instruction program in the Business Library by engaging with researchers and students on proprietary data and emerging analysis tools, and design and deliver user-centered instruction activities. The Business Data and Sustainability Librarian will connect with other subject experts and integrate business expertise and knowledge of social impact across disciplines where needed, particularly in support of projects involving socially responsible or environmentally sustainable business development.

Other opportunities for this position may include supporting the Social Responsibility & Sustainability division, the MS Sustainable Business and MS Analytics programs, the Business Minor program, and entrepreneurship programs in the College of Music and the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

As a member of the University Libraries faculty, the Business Data and Sustainability Librarian will be expected to maintain a record of scholarly research/creative work, participate in professional service activities, and actively engage in faculty governance, in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado Boulder. A typical annual merit formula for tenure-track faculty is 40% librarianship, 40% research, and 20% service.

This position has the opportunity to work in a hybrid capacity and reports to the Head of the Relationship Building & Engagement Unit. The Relationship Building & Engagement Unit is part of the Branches and Services Department, which is part of the Success and Engagement Division. Please see the Libraries' organizational chart.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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