Librarian Asst. Professor

University of Miami Health System; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Coral Gables, Florida, seeks an Assistant Library Director for Collection Services. This role encompasses planning and supervising the department's services like cataloging, database management, and acquisitions. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Library Science and five years of relevant experience, especially in acquisitions and collection strategy. Leadership and excellent organizational skills are vital for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant experience in acquisitions and collection strategy.
• Strong service philosophy and ability to work in diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Collection Services librarians and staff.
• Manage daily activities of the acquisition department.
• Develop collection strategies to support teaching and research.
• Participate in professional development and maintain current awareness of trends.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Collection management

Quality control

Education

Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)

Job description

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Working Title

Assistant Library Director for Collection Services

University Rank

Librarian Assistant Professor

Institution

University of Miami School of Law Library

About Miami

The University of Miami School of Law offers a varied JD and graduate curriculum. Located in Coral Gables, Florida, the university is part of the South Florida region, a diverse, multicultural area with a tropical climate, vibrant entertainment, abundant outdoor activities, and a variety of nearby neighborhoods.

Position Purpose

The Librarian Assistant Professor; Assistant Library Director for Collection Services plans, organizes, and supervises the services and activities in the department, including cataloging, metadata, serials, database and electronic resource management, preservation, processing, acquisitions, and collection development. This person also supervises the related staff and manages the successful operation of the department.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervises Collection Services librarians and staff to ensure the effective organization of departmental workflows.
• Conducts quality control of bibliographic databases, including the integrated library system (Ex Libris/ALMA), the institutional repository, and OCLC databases.
• Manages and supervises the day‑to‑day activities of the acquisition department, which includes planning, ordering, licensing, invoicing, receiving, record maintenance, and budgeting for electronic, print, and other resources.
• Provides leadership and coordination for developing a holistic collection development strategy to support the school’s teaching and research interests.
• Performs collection assessments, reports, and other metrics on the collections.
• Works to cultivate collections of special interest and engages in planning, and record maintenance of current Special Collections.
• Maintains a current awareness of issues and trends related to all aspects of collection services by participating in professional development activities; develops professional relationships with counterparts in other institutions, both on and off the law school campus. Provides expert advice to the library on information resources.
• Participates in reference and instructional services as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Required Qualifications

• A Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent from an accredited institution and five (5) years of relevant experience, particularly in acquisitions and collection strategy.

Preferred Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited institution.
• Experience in a law library.

Candidates must also have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; a strong service philosophy; and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with people from varied backgrounds.

Application

Applications should be submitted through the University of Miami online portal. The application should include a complete statement of qualifications, a resume/CV, and the names and contact information for at least three persons who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s qualifications for this position. Questions may be emailed to Robin Schard at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Faculty