International Documents Librarian - Florida International University

Location: USA - FL - Miami

Florida International University is seeking an International Documents Librarian. The International Documents Librarian has broad responsibilities for the planning, implementation and promotion of international government information services. This position has specific responsibilities for collection development, maintenance and outreach activities for the International Collection and the European Union and United Nations (EU/UN) depository collections. The International Documents Librarian participates in the Libraries’ subject liaison program and will work closely with faculty in the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs International Relations Department. The International Documents librarian will also provide reference and consultation services, plan and instruct information literacy sessions, and develop instructional materials relevant to the university curriculum. As a member of the Government Resources and Information Department, the successful candidate will provide government reference, research assistance, and participate in the Libraries’ information literacy and instruction program. Some weekends may be required. As a library faculty member, the International Documents Librarian is expected to participate in professional development, research, and service activities in order to meet the Libraries’ and University’s requirements for promotion.

Responsibilities:

• Administers the international and EU/UN depository collections.
• Provides collection development for the international documents collection and International Relations.
• Provides documents reference and microforms assistance, including extended research assistance/consultations for all patrons.
• Participates in providing reference and information services including library instruction.
• Collaborates with Technical Services areas to develop processes and procedures for incoming international documents materials and claiming missing depository materials as needed.
• Participates in local, regional and national organizations as appropriate.
• Participates in professional development, research, and service activities to meet the Libraries’ and University requirements for promotion.

Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with broad populations including faculty, students, researchers and the general public.
• Demonstrated ability to excel both independently and as a team member in a collaborative working environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in Reference and Instruction.

Desired Qualifications:

• Two or more years as a librarian in an academic environment.
• Experience with community engagement and outreach.
• Evidence of collaborative decision making.
• Basic knowledge of cataloging.
• Experience with managing international documents depositories and collections.

About the Libraries: For information about the FIU Libraries, please visit http://library.fiu.edu.

Application instructions:

Applications must be submitted on-line at careers.fiu.edu.

When applying please reference Job Opening ID: 520132.

Attach a cover letter, a resume, and the names and contact information for 3 professional references, in a single file. To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by January 6, 2020. Review will continue until position is filled.

All inquiries should be directed to Gricel Dominguez, Chair of the Search and Screen Committee, at [email protected].