Circulation and Reference Librarian

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University in Miami is seeking a Circulation and Reference Librarian to coordinate all circulation activities and provide reference services to students, faculty, and other Wolfsonian patrons. The role emphasizes creating a welcoming library atmosphere and efficiently managing resources.

The incumbent will implement circulation policies, train staff, oversee check-in/check-out, and assist patrons with catalog searching and digital databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with five years of experience or a Master's degree with three years of experience.
• Experience with the Alma library services platform and cataloging.
• Experience handling rare, fragile, or special collections materials.
• Working knowledge of digitization equipment, imaging standards, and digital workflows.
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop or comparable image-editing software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all circulation activities and provide reference services to students, faculty, and patrons.
• Implement and review circulation policies and maintain fulfillment components of the library services platform.
• Train library staff and patrons in library systems and OPAC usage.
• Oversee check-in/checkout and manage overdue items; maintain reserve shelves.
• Perform bibliographic data entry and cataloging; assist with processing and arrangement of collections.
• Schedule research appointments and conduct reference interviews with visiting scholars.
• Provide instruction for use of materials and library resources, including digital databases.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Alma library services platform

Digitization workflows

Adobe Photoshop or similar

Job description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

The Circulation and Reference Librarian coordinates all circulation activities and provides reference services to students, faculty, and other Wolfsonian patrons. This position is the welcoming face of the library, ensuring that all patron needs are met and addressed efficiently and effectively, while managing the flow of library resources and maintenance of reading rooms.

• Determine, implement, and review circulation policies and procedures. Manage and maintain the fulfillment components of the library services platform, including item requests, patron profiles, and related functions.
• Provide training to library staff and patrons in the use of library systems and the library's online public access catalog.
• Oversee the check-in and checkout of library materials and follow up on overdue items. Maintain reserve shelves for staff and patrons.
• Perform temporary location changes and ensure materials are returned to their permanent locations. Print barcode slips for library materials.
• Handle inquiries related to reference including searching for books in the catalog, accessing books on the shelves, and retrieving information for patrons. Assist library patrons in the use of library computers, technology, services, and resources including online databases.
• Schedule research appointments. Perform reference interviews with visiting scholars and provide instruction for use and handling of materials.
• Operate book scanner in response to scanning requests from researchers and staff.
• Participate in public outreach, including tours, presentations, blog posts, and/or other means of communicating with the public about the library's collection. Manage and maintain organization of public spaces, including the reference desk and reading room. Collect statistics related to visitors and use of the physical collection for research and programs.
• Perform bibliographic data entry and create item records (accession and cataloging). Assist with the processing, maintenance, and arrangement of collections, including shelving, inventory, weeding, and other collection management tasks as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline and five (5) years' experience in related field or Master's degree and three (3) years' experience in related field.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with the Alma library services platform, including cataloging.
• Experience in the careful handling of rare, fragile, or special collections materials.
• Working knowledge of digitization equipment, imaging standards, and digital workflows.
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop or comparable image-editing software preferred.

Job Category

• Administrative

Advertised Salary

• $50,000 - $60,000

Work Schedule

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

Other Information

• Must attend meetings off campus and occasionally attend functions on weekends and evening.
• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University.
• Travel to FIU Campus.

Disclosures

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

Clery Notice

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Anti-Discrimination Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email [e-mail].

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or [e-mail]. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.