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Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
The Circulation and Reference Librarian coordinates all circulation activities and provides reference services to students, faculty, and other Wolfsonian patrons. This position is the welcoming face of the library, ensuring that all patron needs are met and addressed efficiently and effectively, while managing the flow of library resources and maintenance of reading rooms.
- Determine, implement, and review circulation policies and procedures. Manage and maintain the fulfillment components of the library services platform, including item requests, patron profiles, and related functions.
- Provide training to library staff and patrons in the use of library systems and the library's online public access catalog.
- Oversee the check-in and checkout of library materials and follow up on overdue items. Maintain reserve shelves for staff and patrons.
- Perform temporary location changes and ensure materials are returned to their permanent locations. Print barcode slips for library materials.
- Handle inquiries related to reference including searching for books in the catalog, accessing books on the shelves, and retrieving information for patrons. Assist library patrons in the use of library computers, technology, services, and resources including online databases.
- Schedule research appointments. Perform reference interviews with visiting scholars and provide instruction for use and handling of materials.
- Operate book scanner in response to scanning requests from researchers and staff.
- Participate in public outreach, including tours, presentations, blog posts, and/or other means of communicating with the public about the library's collection. Manage and maintain organization of public spaces, including the reference desk and reading room. Collect statistics related to visitors and use of the physical collection for research and programs.
- Perform bibliographic data entry and create item records (accession and cataloging). Assist with the processing, maintenance, and arrangement of collections, including shelving, inventory, weeding, and other collection management tasks as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related discipline and five (5) years' experience in related field or Master's degree and three (3) years' experience in related field.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with the Alma library services platform, including cataloging.
- Experience in the careful handling of rare, fragile, or special collections materials.
- Working knowledge of digitization equipment, imaging standards, and digital workflows.
- Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop or comparable image-editing software preferred.
Job Category
- Administrative
Advertised Salary
- $50,000 - $60,000
Work Schedule
- Begin time: 8:30 AM
- End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Fingerprinting Check
- Expanded Background Check
Other Information
- Must attend meetings off campus and occasionally attend functions on weekends and evening.
- Ability to travel locally and nationally.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
- Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University.
- Travel to FIU Campus.
How To Apply Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
About FIU
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
The Circulation and Reference Librarian coordinates all circulation activities and provides reference services to students, faculty, and other Wolfsonian patrons. This position is the welcoming face of the library, ensuring that all patron needs are met and addressed efficiently and effectively, while managing the flow of library resources and maintenance of reading rooms.
- Determine, implement, and review circulation policies and procedures. Manage and maintain the fulfillment components of the library services platform, including item requests, patron profiles, and related functions.
- Provide training to library staff and patrons in the use of library systems and the library's online public access catalog.
- Oversee the check-in and checkout of library materials and follow up on overdue items. Maintain reserve shelves for staff and patrons.
- Perform temporary location changes and ensure materials are returned to their permanent locations. Print barcode slips for library materials.
- Handle inquiries related to reference including searching for books in the catalog, accessing books on the shelves, and retrieving information for patrons. Assist library patrons in the use of library computers, technology, services, and resources including online databases.
- Schedule research appointments. Perform reference interviews with visiting scholars and provide instruction for use and handling of materials.
- Operate book scanner in response to scanning requests from researchers and staff.
- Participate in public outreach, including tours, presentations, blog posts, and/or other means of communicating with the public about the library's collection. Manage and maintain organization of public spaces, including the reference desk and reading room. Collect statistics related to visitors and use of the physical collection for research and programs.
- Perform bibliographic data entry and create item records (accession and cataloging). Assist with the processing, maintenance, and arrangement of collections, including shelving, inventory, weeding, and other collection management tasks as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related discipline and five (5) years' experience in related field or Master's degree and three (3) years' experience in related field.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with the Alma library services platform, including cataloging.
- Experience in the careful handling of rare, fragile, or special collections materials.
- Working knowledge of digitization equipment, imaging standards, and digital workflows.
- Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop or comparable image-editing software preferred.
Job Category
- Administrative
Advertised Salary
- $50,000 - $60,000
Work Schedule
- Begin time: 8:30 AM
- End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Fingerprinting Check
- Expanded Background Check
Other Information
- Must attend meetings off campus and occasionally attend functions on weekends and evening.
- Ability to travel locally and nationally.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
- Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University.
- Travel to FIU Campus.
How To Apply Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in School Librarian
Verify your MLS degree meets EB-2 standards
USCIS treats a Master of Library Science as the qualifying advanced degree for EB-2. Confirm your transcript shows a completed graduate-level credential, not just graduate coursework, before your employer starts the PERM filing.
Target school districts with active PERM history
Public K-12 districts and university library systems file PERM more regularly than private schools. Search OFLC disclosure data by SOC code 25-4022 to identify districts that have sponsored librarians in the past three years.
Ask employers about the prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL before advertising the role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I-IV wage for your target county so you can confirm the offered salary aligns before accepting an offer.
Find green-card-sponsoring librarian roles through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters jobs by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on school districts and library systems that have already navigated PERM for this occupation code.
Prepare your O*NET documentation before PERM advertising begins
PERM job postings must match the O*NET standard occupational definition for School Librarians. Review the O*NET profile for SOC 25-4022 and confirm your employer's job duties description doesn't add requirements that go beyond the standard definition, which can complicate DOL review.
Understand how PERM recruitment periods affect your start date
PERM requires your employer to run a mandatory recruitment period, typically 30 to 180 days, before filing. Factor this into your timeline so you don't plan on starting the role before the DOL recruitment and filing window closes.
Green Card School Librarian: Frequently Asked Questions
Do School Librarian roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
School Librarian positions can qualify under either category. EB-2 applies when the role requires a Master of Library Science and your employer files a job offer-based petition. EB-3 covers the same role when classified as a skilled worker requiring at least two years of training. Most public school district sponsorships use EB-3 because it accommodates a broader candidate pool, but candidates with an MLS often qualify for EB-2.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for School Librarians?
The green card route through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery for EB-3 sponsorship, and many nationalities face shorter wait times at the EB-3 level. The tradeoff is that PERM takes longer to initiate because DOL requires your employer to run a full domestic recruitment process before filing.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a School Librarian employer?
The employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, advertise the position through specific recruitment channels over a set period, document that no qualified U.S. worker applied, and then submit the PERM application to DOL. For School Librarian roles, the job description must align with the standard O*NET occupational definition for SOC 25-4022 to avoid a DOL audit or denial.
How can I find School Librarian jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most job boards don't filter by green card sponsorship history, so it's hard to know which districts have actually filed PERM before. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you filter School Librarian openings by employers with documented employment-based sponsorship activity, which saves you from applying to roles where sponsorship is unlikely.
Can a School Librarian self-petition for a green card without an employer sponsor?
Self-petition is only available under EB-1A for individuals with extraordinary ability or EB-2 National Interest Waiver cases. School Librarians can potentially pursue a National Interest Waiver if their work serves a U.S. national interest, but this requires building a strong individual case. Most School Librarians will rely on employer-sponsored PERM because it's the more straightforward path for this occupation.