Job: Campus Librarian (MLS or MLIS Required)
General Information
- Position:
- Campus Librarian (MLS or MLIS Required)
- Number position available:
- 1
- Compensation:
- Negotiable
- Job Category:
- Reference & Public Services
- ALA:
- Position REQUIRES a Master's degree from an ALA accredited program.
- Description:
Summary: Under the supervision of the Dean of Academic Affairs and in collaboration with the Director of Library Services, the Librarian ensures school library functions and services are appropriate and properly planned, implemented, and managed. The Librarian assists the school community in use of the library materials and resources through appropriate and meaningful information literacy and instruction programs as well as reference and research support. The Librarian assists the school community with use of academic support services and technology including tutoring, assessments, student portals, learning management systems, and others.
Incumbent must assure that The Art Institutes International, LLC philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.
Key Job Elements:
- Plan, coordinate, conduct, and assess library and information literacy instruction sessions and programs.
- Provide reference and research assistance to school community.
- Assist school community use of academic support and technology platforms and services including tutoring, student portal and others.
- Author, implement, evaluate and update school library policies and procedures in close collaboration with the school Dean of Academic Affairs, system Director of Learning Resources, and Centralized Library Services.
- Maintain library in an orderly manner; perform regular inventory, weed materials, and engage in minor catalog updates when requested by Centralized Library Services.
- Process and maintain print periodicals, tracking receipt and filing claims for missing issues.
- Receive, inspect and oversee shelving of materials purchased through Centralized Library Services.
- Inform Centralized Library Services Team of school community suggested library purchases.
- Collaborate with School Dean of Academic Affairs, Institutional Effectiveness staff, and Centralized Library Services in compiling and submitting information and reports for both internal and external (accreditation) purposes.
- Serve on school committees in order to promote, share, and gather information regarding library and related support services.
- Collaborate with school IT to oversee library hardware and software, including AV equipment.
- Aid Dean of Academic Affairs in selecting, training, and supervising Student Library Assistants when applicable.
- Administer academic placement and certification tests when applicable.
- Conduct long range planning related job function.
- Other duties as assigned.
Reports To: Dean of Academic Affairs
Supervises: Student Library Assistants (No. # of Direct Reports varies by school)
Interacts With: System Director of Library Services, faculty, students, administration and staff
- Education:
Job Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
Knowledge:
- Master’s Degree in Library, Information Science, or related from an ALA accredited school At least one year experience working in a post-secondary institution library.
- Previous experience delivering instruction preferred
- Knowledge of subjects taught by Art Institute system
- Knowledge of library and educational technologies
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Superior organizational, prioritization, and self-motivation skills
- Strong computer skills
Abilities:
- Work effectively a team member to insure that system and school goals are met
- Ability to effectively teach information literacy skills
- Comfort level with expanding and contracting sphere of influence as required at times by the role
- Ability to frequently lift up to 15 pounds
- Multilingual:
- N/A
- Job open date:
- 02-11-2020
- Application deadline:
- Open Until Filled
- Apply at:
- https://dc-miami-international-university-of-art-design-llc.prismhr-hire.com/job/148154/campus-librarian
Additional information
- Library Type:
-
- Job Type:
- Full-time
Job Location
Physical address where the job position is located.
- Job Place:
- The Miami International University of Art & Design
- Job Location:
- Southeast Florida
- Address:
- 1501 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 100
- City:
- Miami
- Zip:
- 33132
- County:
- Miami-Dade
Institution Information
- Institution Name :
- The Miami International University of Art & Design
- Address:
- 1501 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 100
- City:
- Miami
- State:
- FL
- Zip:
- 33132
Contact Information / How to apply
- Contact Name:
- Tabitha Dillon
- Contact Email:
- tdillon@aii.edu
- Contact Phone:
- 412-518-4340
- Contact Fax:
- How to apply
Apply online at: https://dc-miami-international-university-of-art-design-llc.prismhr-hire.com/job/148154/campus-librarian
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