Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Assistant Librarian assists the Senior Director of the LLRC with the daily tasks of the MRU Library and Learning Resource Center. The Assistant Librarian aids students in obtaining online journals, periodicals, databases, and other resources to locate materials or information. The Assistant Librarian helps students with APA formatting. Compiling records and collaborating with sorting and shelving books are also functions for this position.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Enforces, maintains, and explains MRU & LLRC policies and procedures to users.
• Assists with daily tasks of the Library and Learning Resource Center, such as checking out library materials, receiving returns, assisting students in locating books, reserving study rooms, etc.
• Assist students and faculty in finding and using library resources (library catalog, databases, APA Writing Tips/Tools, etc.)
• Answer routine reference inquiries, and refer students/guests needing further assistance accordingly
• Returns or oversees students' returns, books, and materials
• Locates books or other reference materials to assist students; refers requests requiring professional assistance to reference librarian.
• Explains to students: computer systems, other reference sources, and how to use such methods
• Completes routine descriptive cataloging
• Examines books for damage
• Promote the LLRC to users
• Assists in preparing exhibits and seasonal displays throughout the library
• Serves as a backup for the Senior Director of the LLRC
• Reasonable and reliable attendance
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Working knowledge of office equipment
• Ability to remain professional and courteous while interacting with students & guests to the LLRC
• Ability to work with diverse constituencies
• Ability to lead groups; ability to act independently, take the initiative, and promote innovation
• Ability to deliver timely, accurate, and precise information in a fast-paced environment

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science
• Minimum two years of relevant library experience or training

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times
• Must climb ladders or stepstools, push and pull book carts, and lift and carry books.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed.

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Miami, FL 33166: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Library: 1 year (Preferred)

For over 26 years, MRU has been providing students with a variety of education. MRU offers graduate and undergraduate courses in the field of Nursing and graduate programs in Business and Education. visit mru.edu

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For over 26 years, MRU has been providing students with a variety of education. MRU offers graduate and undergraduate courses in the field of Nursing and graduate programs in Business and Education. visit mru.edu

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