| Job Summary: |
Miami University Libraries, in cooperation with OhioLINK, Ohio’s academic library consortium,
seeks to identify candidates interested in working in the campus library and experiencing
librarianship as a possible career path. This position requires a full academic year commitment
(fall and spring semester) and the ability to work 8 hours per week. The position includes an
orientation, departmental rotations, and working with a mentor. Student participants are also
expected to participate in professional development sessions to be coordinated throughout the
academic year.
This position will begin August 2024. 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 student participants
receive a broad introduction to the information studies profession—its purpose, its reach, and its
expertise. 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.
This program provides experiential learning, valuable training, and professional support within a
structured work environment. Student participants around the state will be given the opportunity
to network and collaborate. A final reflective project will be required, but will be discussed and
agreed upon with the student’s mentor. Please note no previous experience is required and it is
not necessary to be considering information studies or librarianship as a career to apply for this
position.
Please note that new hires will automatically be enrolled in the Libraries Student Leadership
Academy during their first full year of employment. It focuses on personal leadership and allows
you to reflect on your skills, vision, values, and goals. Self-leadership and self-reflection are
critical skills to develop to effectively lead and work with others.
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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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