Virtual Reference Library Jobs in Daytona Beach, FL

The Opportunity
The Hunt Library at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) invites applications for the position of Research and Instruction Librarian serving a diverse population of residential and online students. The Research and Instruction Services Department is currently hiring for a Research and Instruction Librarian who is passionate about serving students through research consultations and instruction, developing information literacy, and engaging in creative partnerships with faculty through liaison relationships.
The successful candidate will join the Hunt Library https://huntlibrary.erau.edu/, serving Daytona Beach and our Worldwide Campus of online students, working regular business hours including nights and weekends. This professional staff position reports to the Associate Director for Research and Instruction Services. Hunt Library is a forward-thinking, technologically advanced library organization on the Ex Libris ALMA ILS and offering a robust range of electronic collections and integrated library software.
Duties include working as part of a team providing reference services in-person, virtual, and electronic modes, developing online learning objects, sharing in synchronous and asynchronous library instruction, and participating in collaborative team and cross-departmental assignments and special projects. No aviation or aerospace background is required: we welcome librarians from a wide variety of academic disciplines who will enjoy working with our dedicated, hardworking students. Growing the research presence and agenda is at the heart of the ERAU strategic plan, and Hunt Library provides an excellent opportunity for librarians who want to engage with the development of research skills among undergraduate and graduate students. Consider joining our team. Recent graduates and mid-career librarians are encouraged to apply.
A leader in the provision of higher education in the fields of aviation and aerospace, ERAU offers regionally accredited bachelors', masters', and doctoral degrees. For more information on ERAU, see http://www.erau.edu/about/index.html . For more information on the Hunt Library, go to http://huntlibrary.erau.edu/about/ . Information on the new library facility is available at https://studentunion.erau.edu/.
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
Qualifications
The Hunt Library values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to hiring staff who share these values. We strive to create a collegial, inclusive culture of belonging for our staff and students, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Required Qualifications:
• ALA-accredited master's degree in library science or information studies.
• Library reference and research assistance experience, or an interest in research librarianship as a career path.
• Library instruction experience and/or an interest in developing pedagogical skills in librarianship.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technology tools and skills and remain current with emerging technologies and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse population of faculty/staff, students, and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively across library and organizational teams for projects such as collection management, promotion of library resources, and development of new library artifacts and initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, time management, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience communicating effectively in a virtual environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Academic library experience.
• Instruction or training experience and comfortable presenting to small and large groups.
• Database knowledge and searching proficiency.
• Experience developing online learning objects or online modules.
• Experience training, supervising, or mentoring student assistants.
• Experience developing, providing, or assisting with events.
• Proficiency with learning management software such as Canvas.
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311970. 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 our website.
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.