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University of Florida

ASSISTANT CURATOR

Gainesville, FL · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

Libraries/Museums, Humanities Department: 56020500 - NH-ENVIROMENTAL ARCHAEOLOGY Classification ... faculty, ~80-100 graduate students, ~20 postdoctoral research associates, hundreds of ...

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Rummel Klepper and Kahl

Marketing Assistant

Tampa, FL · On-site

$37K - $47K/yr

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate who enjoys writing, editing, page layout ... and photo libraries • Search for and distribute relevant Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to ...

RK&K

Marketing Assistant

Tampa, FL · Hybrid

$37K - $47K/yr

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate who enjoys writing, editing, page layout ... libraries Search for and distribute relevant Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to appropriate teams ...

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Associate, Quality

Palm Bay, FL

This role is ideal for a recent college graduate who is interested in applying data analysis ... * Assist in the review, organization, and modernization of the policy library, including content ...

Locala

Customer Success Intern

Miami, FL · On-site

This role is designed for a student or recent graduate interested in media, data, and client ... Support inventory categorization, pricing, data analysis. * Assist with internal project ...

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Customer Success Intern

Coral Gables, FL · On-site

This role is designed for a student or recent graduate interested in media, data, and client ... Support inventory categorization, pricing, data analysis. * Assist with internal project ...

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Customer Success Intern

Miami, FL · On-site

This role is designed for a student or recent graduate interested in media, data, and client ... Support inventory categorization, pricing, data analysis. * Assist with internal project ...

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What is a graduate library assistant?

Graduate Library Assistants are students pursuing advanced degrees who work in libraries, supporting daily operations and providing assistance to library users. Their responsibilities typically include helping patrons find resources, maintaining collections, managing circulation desks, and assisting with research or technology-related queries. These roles offer valuable hands-on experience in library science or related fields and often serve as a stepping stone for those considering careers in librarianship or academia.

What does a graduate library assistant do?

As a Graduate Library Assistant, you can expect to assist with a variety of tasks such as cataloguing materials, supporting information literacy sessions, helping patrons with research queries, and maintaining library databases. You may also be involved in organizing events or displays, digitizing resources, and supporting the implementation of new technologies. These responsibilities provide opportunities to collaborate with librarians, academic staff, and students, making each week dynamic and offering valuable experience for career growth in library and information science.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a graduate library assistant?

To thrive as a Graduate Library Assistant, you need a solid understanding of library science principles, information organization, and typically a relevant degree or enrollment in a library studies program. Familiarity with library management systems, cataloging software, and digital research tools is essential. Strong customer service, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you support patrons and collaborate with staff. These skills are crucial for delivering efficient library services, maintaining organized collections, and fostering a positive learning environment.

How to become a graduate library assistant with no experience?

To become a graduate library assistant with no experience, focus on developing basic organizational and communication skills, and highlight any relevant coursework or volunteer work related to libraries or information management. Many positions offer on-the-job training, so demonstrating enthusiasm and a willingness to learn can improve your chances. Obtaining a relevant certification or familiarizing yourself with library management software can also be beneficial.

What degree do I need to be a graduate library assistant?

A graduate library assistant typically needs at least a high school diploma or equivalent; however, many positions prefer or require a college degree such as an associate's or bachelor's degree in library science, information management, or a related field. Relevant skills include familiarity with library systems and good organizational abilities.

What qualifications do you need for a graduate library assistant?

A graduate library assistant typically needs a bachelor's degree or higher in library science, information management, or a related field. Strong organizational skills, familiarity with library systems and cataloging software, and good communication abilities are also important for the role.

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Assistant Director of Electronic Resources Management

Daytona Beach, FL

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ Inc.
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Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, acquisition, licensing, assessment, renewal, and lifecycle management of the library's electronic resources.

  • Manage the electronic resources budget, including monitoring expenditures, financial analysis, and long-term planning.

  • Supervise and support the Access & Discovery Librarian, and collaborate on electronic resource access, authentication, and discovery services.

Job description

Job Description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Electronic Resources Management to join the Hunt Library. This position provides strategic oversight of the library's electronic resources program, supporting the teaching, learning, and research mission of Embry-Riddle's Daytona Beach, Prescott, and Worldwide campuses. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director for Collection Strategy & Technical Services, the Assistant Director of Electronic Resources Management leads the planning, acquisition, licensing, assessment, and lifecycle management of the library's electronic resources. The position manages more than $2 million in annual electronic resource expenditures, supervises the Access & Discovery Librarian, and collaborates with colleagues across the Hunt and Hazy Libraries to ensure seamless, sustainable access to electronic resources. The successful candidate will join the Hunt Library (https://huntlibrary.erau.edu) on the Daytona Beach campus working regular business hours. Hunt Library is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace and a collegial culture of belonging for our employees and students. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide strategic leadership for the planning, acquisition, licensing, implementation, assessment, renewal, and lifecycle management of the library's electronic resources.
  • Manage the library's electronic resources budget, currently exceeding $2 million annually, including budget monitoring, financial analysis, expenditure tracking, and long-term planning.
  • Negotiate electronic resource licenses and vendor agreements while maintaining productive relationships with publishers, vendors, and university stakeholders.
  • Lead the assessment of electronic resource collections using usage statistics, cost-per-use analysis, financial data, and other assessment measures to support evidence-based collection development.
  • Supervise, mentor, and support the Access & Discovery Librarian, providing leadership for the Electronic Resources Unit through workflow coordination, goal setting, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with the Access & Discovery Librarian to support authentication, discovery services, electronic resource access, and management of the Hunt and Hazy Libraries' A-Z database lists.
  • Oversee electronic resource reporting, usage statistics, and data management using COUNTER/SUSHI standards, library analytics tools, and library management systems.
  • Participate in library planning, committee work, professional development, and other initiatives that advance library services and the university's mission.

About us

For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.

Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.

Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence-and help shape the future of aerospace.

  • Generous Time Off:Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

  • Tuition Coverage:Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.

  • Retirement Contributions:ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution - with no vesting period.

  • Personal Leave:Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS/MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution.
  • Minimum of three years of progressively responsible professional experience managing electronic resources, budgets, and workflows in an academic library.
  • Experience negotiating electronic resource licenses and vendor agreements.
  • Experience with library management and discovery systems such as Ex Libris Alma and Primo VE (or comparable), authentication platforms such as OpenAthens, COUNTER/SUSHI standards, collection assessment and analytics tools (e.g., Alma Analytics and CELUS), and enterprise financial management systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and collaborate effectively with colleagues, vendors, and other campus stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-campus environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel.
  • Experience working in a multi-campus academic library environment.
  • Experience with collection assessment, cost-per-use analysis, or evidence-based collection development.
  • Project management experience.

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit theEmbry-Riddle Career Siteand search for requisition number R311841. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

  • Cover letter

  • Resume

  • Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees:Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions - including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment - based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry-Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry-Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit ourwebsite.

Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contacteraujobs@erau.eduand should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.

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