Specialist scientific information Business and Economics

at  Maastricht University

Are you interested in the latest developments in the (digital) scientific information world? Do you see it as a challenge to provide students, teachers and researchers with the best information resources and information skills? Would you like to develop further as a Scientific Information Specialist in the field of business administration and economics? Then read on quickly, because then this vacancy is definitely for you!

JOB DESCRIPTION

In this position you will be the liaison from the University Library (UB) to the School of Business and Economics (SBE) of Maastricht University (UM). You teach, in coordination with SBE, students in the field of (digital) information skills. You also have an important role in cooperating with SBE regarding the educational and research collection to be purchased. You are part of the SBE Library Committee and are responsible for the annual budget regarding services provided and desired collections. From your interest and experience you can collaborate on innovative projects such as digital & AI literacy in education and digital open educational reources.

You will be concerned with:

• inventory and analysis of users’ wishes regarding the collections (incl. databases on financial and company data) and advising and facilitating the use of the collection (components);
• developing and giving training courses, workshops and online modules in (digital) information skills for all levels (of bachelor and master students SBE);
• establishing and monitoring the financial budget related to the SBE teaching and research collection;
• developing modules and providing support for systematic literature reviews and supervising students/PhDs/researchers in conducting systematic literature reviews;
• building and maintaining a network, both within SBE, where you are a member of the library committee, and within UM and nationally and internationally;
• initiating, coordinating and contributing to innovation projects in line with needs within UM for new UB policies and services.

REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for you if you want to contribute to the best service for our students, faculty and researchers. You are communicatively strong and customer-oriented. You work proactively and independently and can work well together in different teams. You are closely involved with the client and are organization-sensitive. Furthermore, you are analytical, results-oriented and can translate innovative ideas into practice.

Furthermore, you have:

• at least a completed master’s degree in the business or economic field (PhD is a plus);
• experience in developing and delivering education, also in online learning environments and with e-learning modules (completed BKO qualification is an advantage);
• experience with the use of relevant bibliographies, databases (in the field of financial and company data) and search engines for the business or economics field;
• experience with or affinity for preparing financial budgets;
• experience or affinity with conducting systematic reviews is an advantage;
• a very good command of Dutch and English (level C1).

MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY

Why work at Maastricht University?
At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.
In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.
With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.
Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.

Please refer the Job description for details