Research and Collections Librarian, Indiana University Libraries (Bloomington, IN)

Posted November 7, 2025

Job Description

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.

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.

Required

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 (https://libraries.indiana.edu/promotion-tenure-librarians) as demonstrated by an ongoing record of professional development and service

Preferred

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 Benefits

When extending an offer of employment, the Indiana University Libraries considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and external market and organizational considerations. Our starting salaries are as follows: assistant rank is $62,500, associate rank is $64,500, and full rank is $82,500.

Benefits include a university healthcare plan, a university-funded retirement plan, a group life insurance plan paid entirely by the university, and a generous paid time off program. This tenure/tenure-track academic appointment also qualifies for sabbatical leaves. For a full list of available benefits, please consult the following resources.

Website: https://hr.iu.edu/benefits/neweeo/prof-index.html
Brochure: http://hr.iu.edu/pubs/books/IU-benefits_broch.pdf

How To Apply

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by December 5, 2025, will be assured full consideration. Interested candidates should review the applicationrequirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to [email protected]. The expected start date is February 15, 2026, but please note that it is negotiable.

For more information about Indiana University Bloomington, go to https://www.indiana.edu/. For information about working and living in Bloomington, Indiana: https://vpfaa.indiana.edu/resources/index.html.

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.”