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Florida National Univer

Library Assistant

Hialeah, FL · On-site

Assists the campus librarian in processing of new acquisitions. Required Qualifications and Experience: * At minimum, an Associate's degree * English/Spanish required. * Clear verbal communication to ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate librarian in Florida is $46,374.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,000.00 and $54,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an associate librarian?

Associate Librarians are professional staff members in libraries who assist with a wide range of services, including helping patrons locate materials, managing collections, and supporting library programs. They often work under the supervision of a senior librarian and may have specialized roles such as reference, cataloging, or instruction. Associate Librarians typically hold a degree in library science or a related field and play a key role in ensuring library operations run smoothly. Their responsibilities can vary depending on the size and type of the library.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate librarian?

To thrive as an Associate Librarian, you need a solid understanding of information organization, research methodologies, and library science principles, often supported by a master's degree in library science or information studies. Familiarity with integrated library systems (ILS), digital cataloging tools, and database management is typically required. Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills help associate librarians engage effectively with patrons and colleagues. These competencies are essential for delivering accurate information, supporting diverse user needs, and maintaining efficient library operations.

What are some of the main challenges an associate librarian might face during a typical week?

Associate Librarians often juggle a variety of responsibilities, such as assisting patrons with research, managing collections, and supporting library programs. One common challenge is balancing time between direct patron service and behind-the-scenes tasks like cataloging or developing digital resources. Additionally, adapting to rapidly changing technology and ensuring equitable access to information can be demanding. Collaboration with colleagues in outreach or instructional initiatives is frequent, requiring strong communication and organizational skills.

What is the difference between Associate Librarian vs Librarian?

AspectAssociate LibrarianLibrarian
Required CredentialsMaster's degree in Library Science (MLS or MLIS)Master's degree in Library Science (MLS or MLIS)
Work EnvironmentPublic, academic, or special libraries; entry to mid-level rolesPublic, academic, or special libraries; more experienced roles
Employer UsageOften an entry-level or supporting role within librariesFull professional role with broader responsibilities
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between an Associate Librarian and a Librarian lies in experience and responsibilities. Associate Librarians typically hold entry to mid-level positions requiring a master's degree in library science, focusing on supporting library operations. Librarians usually have more experience and take on broader, more complex responsibilities within the library. Both roles require similar credentials and work in comparable environments, but the Librarian role often involves greater independence and decision-making authority.

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Infographic showing various Associate Librarian job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,374 per year, or $22.3 per hour.

Foreign, International, and Comparative Law Librarian

ST THOMAS UNIVERSITY INC

Miami Gardens, FL

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Summary

This role is the library’s subject-matter expert in Foreign, International, and Comparative Law (FICL). The primary focus is providing high-level research support to specialized law school programs—such as Human Rights and Human Trafficking academies—while managing the library’s international law collections. It is a "scholar-librarian" role that balances complex, global research inquiries with faculty-facing instructional support.

Essential Functions

STU Libraries uses an all-around service model in which all librarians are expected to serve all students. Therefore, in addition to the specific duties listed below, this librarian will respond to all research and reference requests regardless of position and provide service to the entire STU community.

Foreign, International, and Comparative Law Librarian and Reference Duties
  • Prepare instructional material and training sessions and participate in legal research instructional programs as requested or needed by law school faculty or student organizations.
  • Keep statistics on faculty requests, reference, special projects, and other assignments.
  • Provide direct support to the law school faculty and students for research, materials, and training requests, particularly those related to foreign and international law materials.
  • Provide direct support to the Law School programs focused on foreign and international law, including the Human Rights LL.M./J.S.D. program, the Human Trafficking Academy, and other similarly situated programs.
  • Provides general reference, directional, and research guidance service for foreign, comparative, or international law inquiries using both print and online resources.
  • Provides complex reference & in-depth research searches for foreign, comparative, or international law inquiries using both print and online resources.
  • Works within the Collection Development Policy guidelines to establish and maintain the foreign, comparative, and international law collection. Coordinates with the Director and Associate Director for Administration and Research Services when planning for changes and additions to the international law and foreign law collections.
  • Reviews and evaluates advertisements, website information, and other sources for new titles and editions and makes recommendations on new purchases, replacements, updates, and removals from the collection.
  • Participate in general Reference & Research services as part of regular workflow, including regular shifts at the reference desk.
  • Generates subject-specific materials, such as research guides, as assigned.
Other duties
  • Represent the Law Library in local, regional, and national meetings as requested.
  • Serve on University and/or Law School Committees and participate in University and Law School events as requested.
  • Keep informed of new trends in access services and the law profession.
  • Recommend materials and services to Library Administration based upon current trends in use amongst faculty and students.
Competencies
  • Working knowledge of Foreign and International Law materials.
  • Strong and effective communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Strong supervisory skills with the ability to manage and develop staff.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with students and faculty from a wide diversity of backgrounds and educational experiences.
  • Organizational, planning, and administrative skills, including the ability to work

effectively on broad as well as detailed projects.

  • Ability to work in a network environment, including working with an integrated library system.
  • Knowledge and ability to work with legal databases and common law school and educational technologies, and the ability to design library instructional tools.
  • Strong technical skills, interest in technology, and the ability to troubleshoot simple technology problems, failures, or deficiencies- expertise with law school technologies such as TWEN, Lexis Classroom, Canvas, is essential.
  • Ability to understand library system technology that can be used to improve services, instruction efforts, and workflows.
  • Strong service orientation and effective problem-solving skills.
  • Be flexible with work assignments and work hours.
Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility for any other position. This position may occasionally supervise non-professional staff, including work-study students, engaged by the Law Library public services department. This position may supervise student research assistants.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; push library carts full of books; climb on stands to shelf books. The employee must occasionally lift or move library materials and supplies, up to 30 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6

p.m. This position occasionally requires schedule changes with weekend/evening hours.

Travel

Travel is primarily for Professional Development. The employee will be asked to represent the Law Library in local, regional, and national meetings as requested by the Library Director.

Education and Experience

M.L.S. from an A.L.A. accredited library school program is required.

J.D. from an accredited ABA institution is required.

Previous academic law library experience is strongly preferred. Two or more years of experience in law libraries is preferred.

Additional Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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