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What is a regional library?

A Regional Library is a large library that serves as a central resource for a specific geographic area, typically supporting smaller local libraries within its region. These libraries often provide expanded collections, special services, and professional expertise that may not be available at local branches. They may also coordinate interlibrary loans, offer outreach programs, and facilitate staff training. Regional libraries play a crucial role in ensuring equitable access to information and resources across communities.

What are some typical challenges faced by staff working in a regional library, and how can they be addressed?

Staff in a regional library often encounter challenges such as serving diverse community needs, managing limited resources, and keeping up with evolving technology. Balancing traditional services with digital offerings requires adaptability and ongoing professional development. Collaborative teamwork and regular communication help address these challenges, ensuring that programming, outreach, and collection management remain effective and responsive to patrons' needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a regional library manager, and why are they important?

To excel as a Regional Library Manager, you generally need a master's degree in library science, experience in library operations, and strong organizational skills. Familiarity with integrated library systems (ILS), digital cataloging tools, and library management software is typically required. Leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities are essential soft skills for managing staff and engaging with diverse communities. These competencies ensure efficient library operations, effective team management, and the delivery of high-quality services across multiple branches.

What is the difference between Regional Library vs Public Library?

AspectRegional LibraryPublic Library
Required CredentialsMaster's degree in Library Science (MLS) or equivalentVaries; often requires MLS or equivalent, but some positions may accept bachelor's degrees
Work EnvironmentServes multiple communities or regions, often in larger facilitiesServes local communities, often in smaller, community-focused settings
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment agencies, regional education systemsMunicipal governments, local government agencies
Common Search & ComparisonRegional Library jobs, Regional Library vs Public Library

The main difference between a Regional Library and a Public Library lies in their scope and size. Regional Libraries typically serve multiple communities across larger areas and often require advanced credentials like an MLS. Public Libraries focus on serving local communities and may have more varied credential requirements. Both roles involve providing access to information and community programs, but the Regional Library operates on a broader regional level, often with larger facilities and staff.

What are the most commonly searched types of Library jobs in Florida?

The most popular types of Library jobs in Florida are:

What cities in Florida are hiring for Regional Library jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Regional Library job openings:

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Infographic showing various Regional Library job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Faculty Services and Scholarly Communications Librarian

Miami Gardens, FL • On-site

ST THOMAS UNIVERSITY INC
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Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Summary

Under the direction of the Law Library Director and Associate Director, this staff member will serve as Faculty Services Librarian. The Faculty Services Librarian is the primary point of contact in the Law Library for faculty scholarly and teaching needs including research support, publications assistance, training of research assistants, and providing classroom lectures as requested by the College of Law faculty.

Essential Functions

Faculty and Student Services Duties

  • Develop and implement training programs for research assistants in the effective use of library databases and other resources.
  • Develop coordinated research assistant program to provide faculty with “on-demand” research assistance.
  • Prepare instructional material and training sessions and participate in legal research instructional programs as requested or needed by law school faculty or student organizations.
  • Assist with collection development with emphasis on non-print material.
  • Keep statistics on faculty requests, reference, special projects, and other assignments.
  • Provide direct support to the Law School faculty for research, materials, and training requests including Canvas, Westlaw/TWEN, LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law, and other law school technologies and resources.
  • Assist faculty with their research needs and scholarship using SSRN, and Scholastica. Keep apprised of new and upcoming faculty publications.
  • Collect all Law School course syllabi each semester and coordinate with the Law School webmaster to make syllabi available to the STU Law School community. Collect past exams from willing faculty and likewise make available to the law school community.
  • Participates in general Reference & Research services as part of regular workflow, including regular shifts at the reference desk.
Scholarly Communications Duties 
  • Promote and manage the development and growth of a formalized scholarly communications program including the use of Digital Commons.
  • Promote STU Law faculty publications and facilitate delivery to a larger audience using tools such as Digital Commons or similar.
  • Build and maintain collaborative partnerships related to digital initiatives with faculty, researchers and other campus units.
  • Monitor advancements in scholarly communication, OA, IRs, and related areas and communicate implications to Law School and campus stakeholders.
  • Provide guidance and training on scholarly communication/digital scholarship for the Library, Law School faculty, and students.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL Duties)
  • Work closely with the Access Services Librarian to ensure proper and timely delivery of Interlibrary Loan materials requested by faculty.
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
  • 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 background 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 has direct supervision of Law Library research assistants. This position indirectly supervises any non-professional staff, including work-study students, engaged by Law Library public services department.

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. Three or more years of experience in law libraries is preferred. Previous library administration experience preferred.

Other 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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