| Job Summary: |
Miami University Libraries, in cooperation with OhioLINK, Ohio’s academic library consortium,
seeks to identify candidates who have explored librarianship as a possible career path through
the OhioLINK Luminaries program, and who are interested in deepening their experience. This
position requires a full academic year commitment (fall and spring semester) and the ability to
work 9 per week. The position includes select departmental rotations, collaborating with the
program’s first-year students, and working with a mentor. Student participants are also expected
to participate in professional development sessions to be coordinated throughout the academic
year.
The typical work schedule for this role will fall between 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday-Friday, but may vary.
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| Essential Duties: |
As a paid, resume-building position offering hands-on experience, the second-year student
participants receive a deeper understanding of select aspects of the information studies
profession. Students are paired with a mentor to explore librarianship, gain valuable knowledge
in the field, and develop marketable skills that are extendable to a variety of career disciplines.
Student employees will work in one library department each semester and will focus on
developing skills through one or more projects over the course of each semester. Student
employees will serve as peer mentors for newer student employees in the Luminaries program.
A final reflective project will be required, but will be discussed and agreed upon with the
student’s mentor. Please note, candidates for this position must have previously completed a
year in the OhioLINK Luminaries Program.
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| EO/AA Statement/Clery Act: |
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
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