West Virginia University · 5 months ago
(Hybrid) Entrepreneurship Librarian - Research Support and Engagement
Morgantown, WV
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid LevelWest Virginia University is committed to personal and professional growth and is seeking an Entrepreneurship Librarian to contribute to the Research Support and Engagement team. This role involves providing specialized research support services in entrepreneurship, market research, and intellectual property, as well as delivering training and consultations to faculty, students, and community members.
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Responsibilities
Provide targeted market research support to faculty, students, and staff by identifying and analyzing industry trends, consumer behavior, competitive landscapes, and market opportunities using library and external information and data sources
Develop and deliver support services aimed at providing information about intellectual property rights and supporting researchers and community members in how to protect and commercialize their intellectual assets
Maintain the Patent and Trademarks Resource Center, providing consultations, workshops, learning materials, and partnerships with entrepreneurship initiatives, aiming to educate researchers on IP rights, patents, copyrights, and trademark registration
Provide guidance on navigating processes, assisting with using the United States Patents and Trademarks Public Search tool, and supports entrepreneurship through resources on technology transfer, patent licensing, and startup incubators
Develop and deliver support for WVU students and faculty as well as community members seeking funding opportunities
Provide access to and training on grant databases and directories, along with offering consultations, workshops, learning materials, and tailored instructional programming to aid in navigating resources for identifying relevant opportunities, as well as gathering data, literature reviews, and other supporting materials required for grant proposals
Manages and supports funding research tools such as Pivot & Foundation Center
Serve as a subject specialist in business and the broader social sciences, offering specialized guidance and expertise through in-depth research support services, training, and assistance with information resources
Deliver comprehensive general reference assistance via on-call availability, email, and chat services, while also engaging in ongoing assessment of the service to ensure the effectiveness and consistency of support provided
Serve and actively contribute to relevant committees, task forces, and working groups at the Library, University, regional, and/ or national level
Engage in professional development / research related to the individual’s assignment and/or the needs of the Libraries and the University
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program or an international equivalent
Instruction experience, preferably in libraries
Demonstrated understanding of IP principles surrounding academic research
Experience working with community members and organizations outside the library
Benefits
Health and retirement benefits
Generous paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave
A supportive work environment with funding support for research and professional activities
Company
West Virginia University
West Virginia University offers academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
Founded in 1867
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.97MKey Investors
National Institute of Nursing ResearchU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Department of Commerce
2025-02-01Grant· $2.7M
2024-10-29Grant· $7.82M
2024-09-17Grant· $0.72M
Leadership Team
Lori Hazlehurst
Professor Pharmaceutical Sciences
Michael Benson
President and Professor of History
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