Florida Atlantic University

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Position Summary:

Established in 1964 as the first public university in southeast Florida, Florida Atlantic University serves 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students on six campuses along Florida's beautiful southeast coast in Broward, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties. Florida Atlantic has ten distinguished colleges that offer more than 180-degree programs, including the Schmidt College of Medicine, and is home to one of the world's preeminent marine science education and research centers, the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. Florida Atlantic University is taking its place among the world's great research centers and has been given the designation of a "High Research Activity" university by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. In 2015, it earned the distinction of being a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution.

The Florida Atlantic University Libraries have prioritized working collaboratively with an R1 campus community on a Top 100 research initiative that includes a highly library engaged campus and community environment. FAU Libraries house approximately 3.7 million items and provide access to over 80,000 electronic journals, nearly 500 databases, and a growing collection of e-books and streaming videos. The Libraries house many distinctive collections, including artists’ books, sound recordings, print music, rare books and manuscripts, and University Archives. The Digital initiatives and Scholarship Unit provides the Research Hub learning space for graduate students, post-docs, doctoral students, researchers, visiting scholars, and community users. In addition, this unit creates online collections from unique materials held in Special Collections and University Archives, serving as the University repository for intellectual output generated on campus including FAU created journals and curated displays.

The Florida Atlantic University Libraries seek a student focused, high-energy, collaborative, organized, engaged, positive, innovative, strong written and verbal communicator, and self-starter, who adapts well to change and can manage multiple projects. We endeavor to be a highly engaged organization that believes in striving for excellence, utilizing assessment and data for decision-making, and maintaining a culture of appreciation/gratitude, as an R1 University pursuing a Top 100 national ranking. Successful candidates are also expected to demonstrate commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.

Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean for Access, Research, and Learning Services, with a dotted line reporting to the Associate Dean of University Libraries who oversees services to offsite campus centers, the Broward Services Librarian will extend the Libraries’ proactive, user-centric service model to actively engage and collaborate with the FAU Broward community and support its instructional and research needs in traditional and innovative ways with a special emphasis on graduate programs and faculty research.

This position provides introductory and in-depth orientations to library services and resources for graduate students and faculty using exhibitions, public programming, classes, online tutorials, social networking, and other innovative techniques to engage the FAU Broward community. In collaboration with the Research and Instructional Services Unit within the Libraries, the Broward Services Librarian will participate in library outreach and programming efforts, serve as a liaison with assigned academic and student support units, participate in collection management for assigned areas, and conduct in-person and virtual reference and instructional services. This position will also prioritize providing focused services for Florida Atlantic graduate students and faculty at the University/College Libraries on the Florida Atlantic Davie Campus. The Broward Services Librarian will serve one day a week at a Florida Atlantic Broward Campus (e.g. Fort Lauderdale, Dania Beach, or Davie in Broward County) using the University Libraries’ state vehicle (if desired), and the remaining days at the S.E. Wimberly Library on the Boca Raton Campus (Palm Beach County) including virtual support for the Broward campuses.

Virtual services to the FAU Broward community will also be provided from the Boca Raton Campus. When working from the Boca Raton Campus, the Broward Services Librarian will also prioritize working on liaison activities, collection management responsibilities, marketing materials, research guides, professional development, professional service, scholarship/research activities, and faculty governance.

Essential Functions:

• Provide focused in-person and virtual library services to FAU students, researchers, and faculty at Broward campus locations.
• Provide focused services specifically for FAU graduate students and faculty at the University/College Libraries on the Florida Atlantic Davie Campus including conducting systematic reviews.
• Provide reference and information assistance in-person and virtually to external and internal library users for all types and formats of library materials and services.
• Promote and market the Ask a Librarian online reference service for Broward locations.
• Provide instructional sessions using library resources to an assorted community and student body, working across various disciplines.
• Provide group, one-on-one, distance learning, and hybrid instruction for courses, workshops, and programs.
• Engage in liaison activities across disciplines such as architecture, communication and multimedia studies, visual arts and art history, and ocean and mechanical engineering.
• Support scholarly communication, promoting awareness and adoption of open educational resources (OER), and contributing to collection management.
• Promote and market Digital Commons and Research Commons to faculty, researchers, graduate students, and post-docs.
• Develop subject/discipline promotional materials that effectively communicate the Libraries’ digital collections and other resources to the community by utilizing research guides, online tutorials, and other media.
• Actively engage with University and library colleagues to ensure current collections and services meet the needs of the FAU Broward community and support the University’s and Libraries’ mission and strategic plan including maintaining R1 status and obtaining Top 100 status.
• Support the Libraries’ KPIs and other strategic initiatives.
• Participate in FAU programs and events that promote student recruitment, academic preparedness, and graduation.
• Participate in Libraries’ engagement events.
• Work closely with library colleagues on community outreach and development activities.
• Contribute to developing and strengthening a positive view of the FAU Libraries as an active partner in the University’s educational and research mission and assist with promoting the Libraries’ needs and services.
• Serve on appropriate Libraries, University, regional, state, or national committees including professional committees, and actively participate in faculty governance.
• Investigate opportunities to carry out, publish, and present original scholarship, research, and scholarly projects related to the area of expertise or responsibility.
• Develop an annual professional development plan.
• Submit reoccurring library faculty activity reports as assigned.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

The FAU Libraries at Florida Atlantic University seek applicants who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from various backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that mutually benefits the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

FAU Benefits and Perks:

Position is a non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant University Librarian on a 12-month contract with service and sustained expectation of scholarship, research, and/or creative endeavors (as outlined in the FAU Libraries’ Promotion Guidelines: https://library.fau.edu/staff/faculty/promotion-guidelines) required for promotion. Salary is dependent upon professional experience including publication and service record.

FAU Libraries offers (as budget permits):

• Financial support for professional memberships.
• Financial support for professional development participation, leadership, and service activities including travel.

FAU offers significant competitive benefits and perks. In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, faculty, and local communities, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/ manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/co mmunity-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf.
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's outstanding offers, visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php.

Minimum Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent.
• Minimum of one to three years of experience in an academic, special, or corporate library.
• Demonstrates record of scholarship and service meeting the standards of the Assistant University Librarian rank at Florida Atlantic Libraries: (https://library.fau.edu/staff/faculty/promotion-guidelines).
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member and team leader where consultation, flexibility, creativity, collaboration, and cooperation are essential.
• Experience in teaching and facilitating the learning of individuals from various backgrounds and levels of readiness.
• Ability to assess library and instruction services for effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ability to assess library collections for additions or refining.
• Demonstrates strong organization skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use information technologies for effective communication and work productivity.
• Demonstrates initiative and strong interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism and exceptional work ethic.
• Ability to analyze and adapt to change in an ever-evolving and rapidly growing institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Second Master’s degree and/or doctorate.
• Two years of experience in academic/higher education.
• Experience working with graduate students and faculty researchers.
• Experience conducting systematic reviews.
• Experience with architecture, communication and multimedia studies, visual arts and art history, and ocean and mechanical engineering, and instruction related to these disciplines.
• Experience with shared library services with partner/joint use institutions.
• Demonstrates sustained record of scholarship, research, and/or creative endeavors.
• Demonstrates record of service with leadership roles on committees and projects in libraries and in the library profession.
• Experience working with an integrated library system (ILS) and discovery tool (e.g., Ex Libris Alma/Primo VE).
• Experience using Canvas learning management system.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current trends in instruction and outreach relevant to academic libraries.
• Experience delivering reference service in academic, special, or corporate libraries in all formats (in-person, chat, email, consultations, and through other technologies).
• Experience in teaching and facilitating the learning of individuals from various backgrounds and levels of readiness in an academic setting.
• Experience using learning management systems and Microsoft products.
• Ability to conduct systematic reviews and assist instructional/research faculty with grant proposals.
• Demonstrates service commitments in leadership roles on committees, contributing to the profession through significant professional service.
• Demonstrates sustained scholarship, research, and creative endeavors, contributing to the profession through peer-reviewed publications in librarianship and presentations at regional or national library-related conferences.
• Demonstrates initiative and strong project management skills in contributing to and leading significant projects.
• Demonstrates commitment to actively participating in library engagement and service activities.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.
• Experience working in a multi-campus environment or multi-institutional consortia.

Salary:

$55,000.00 - $60,000.00

College or Department:

University Libraries

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2025-06-30

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:

FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following:

1. Cover letter addressing the essential functions, minimum qualifications, and knowledge, skills, and abilities regarding this position.

2. Curriculum vitae.

3. Provide a written statement on the following topic: How to successfully provide resources and services to graduate students and researchers at off-site learning facilities (250 words).

4. Provide the names and contact information for three references.

In the event that individuals providing references wish the references to remain confidential, references should be sent to Maris Hayashi (mhayashi@fau.edu).

Transcripts:

The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.

Accommodations:

Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

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