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University Librarian roles at public universities, research institutions, and community colleges can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Institutions that rely on specialized cataloging expertise, archival systems, or subject-area librarianship regularly file I-140 petitions for foreign professionals. Finding employers with active sponsorship history is the first step.
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Department: library administration
Essential Functions
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and the Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library seek a forward-thinking, innovative, and data-driven leader to serve as the University Librarian and Chief Knowledge Officer (UL/CKO). Reporting to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the UL/CKO serves as the senior academic and administrative leader of Criss Library and as the university’s executive leader for institutional knowledge strategy. As a member of the university’s senior academic leadership team, the UL/CKO plays a central role in shaping UNO’s academic, research, and digital future.
Broadly speaking, the UL/CKO is responsible for the development and implementation of a bold strategic vision that aligns the library’s priorities with UNO’s mission and vision as an urban, public-serving, research university. This includes serving as the university’s executive leader for institutional knowledge strategy, guiding how knowledge is created, organized, and accessed across the university. The UL/CKO provides leadership for scalable digital infrastructure, AI-enabled scholarship, and research data systems that advance interdisciplinary innovation, research growth, and student success. Through enterprise-wide approaches to information lifecycle management, open scholarship, and artificial intelligence literacy, the UL/CKO positions UNO as a national model for innovative knowledge stewardship and digital scholarship as well as an indispensable and future-ready academic partner for the campus community.
The UL/CKO is also charged with executive leadership over all aspects of library administration and operations with the goal of ensuring that the library offers both welcoming and functional physical facilities and also meets the needs of the campus community, advancing student success and retention, teaching and learning, scholarship, and engagement. The position is also responsible for oversight of library faculty and staff and for fostering collegial and collaborative working environment and supporting excellence in librarianship.
For additional information about the position including the full Leadership Profile, please visit the University Librarian and Chief Knowledge Officer webpage: https://www.unomaha.edu/academic-affairs/position-search-pages/university-librarian-search.php.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
Work Schedule
Additional Duties
Required Qualifications
An ALA accredited Masters Degree in Library and Information Science (or a related degree) with five (5) years of progressive experience in administering library budgets, staff and resources.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with an additional MA or PhD in a relevant discipline and a history of supporting traditional library functions as well as forward-looking initiatives.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
Negotiable based on qualifications and experience
Posting Number: 2026F-00121
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
All application materials must be submitted digitally through the UNO Employment site and should include a) a letter of application describing the applicant’s interest in the position, relevant qualifications and experience, and vision of an academic library with a metropolitan mission like UNO’s, and b) a current CV that includes names and contact information for four (4) professional references. For full consideration, application materials should be submitted by Friday, July 31, 2026. The review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Job Title: University Librarian and Chief Knowledge Officer
Department: library administration
Essential Functions
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and the Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library seek a forward-thinking, innovative, and data-driven leader to serve as the University Librarian and Chief Knowledge Officer (UL/CKO). Reporting to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the UL/CKO serves as the senior academic and administrative leader of Criss Library and as the university’s executive leader for institutional knowledge strategy. As a member of the university’s senior academic leadership team, the UL/CKO plays a central role in shaping UNO’s academic, research, and digital future.
Broadly speaking, the UL/CKO is responsible for the development and implementation of a bold strategic vision that aligns the library’s priorities with UNO’s mission and vision as an urban, public-serving, research university. This includes serving as the university’s executive leader for institutional knowledge strategy, guiding how knowledge is created, organized, and accessed across the university. The UL/CKO provides leadership for scalable digital infrastructure, AI-enabled scholarship, and research data systems that advance interdisciplinary innovation, research growth, and student success. Through enterprise-wide approaches to information lifecycle management, open scholarship, and artificial intelligence literacy, the UL/CKO positions UNO as a national model for innovative knowledge stewardship and digital scholarship as well as an indispensable and future-ready academic partner for the campus community.
The UL/CKO is also charged with executive leadership over all aspects of library administration and operations with the goal of ensuring that the library offers both welcoming and functional physical facilities and also meets the needs of the campus community, advancing student success and retention, teaching and learning, scholarship, and engagement. The position is also responsible for oversight of library faculty and staff and for fostering collegial and collaborative working environment and supporting excellence in librarianship.
For additional information about the position including the full Leadership Profile, please visit the University Librarian and Chief Knowledge Officer webpage: https://www.unomaha.edu/academic-affairs/position-search-pages/university-librarian-search.php.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
Work Schedule
Additional Duties
Required Qualifications
An ALA accredited Masters Degree in Library and Information Science (or a related degree) with five (5) years of progressive experience in administering library budgets, staff and resources.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with an additional MA or PhD in a relevant discipline and a history of supporting traditional library functions as well as forward-looking initiatives.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
Negotiable based on qualifications and experience
Posting Number: 2026F-00121
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
All application materials must be submitted digitally through the UNO Employment site and should include a) a letter of application describing the applicant’s interest in the position, relevant qualifications and experience, and vision of an academic library with a metropolitan mission like UNO’s, and b) a current CV that includes names and contact information for four (4) professional references. For full consideration, application materials should be submitted by Friday, July 31, 2026. The review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in University Librarian
Match your credentials to the right EB tier
An MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program typically satisfies EB-2 advanced-degree requirements. If your degree is from a foreign institution, get a credential evaluation completed before applying so employers can confirm your eligibility without delay.
Target institutions with PERM filing history
Research universities, large public library systems, and academic medical center libraries file PERM applications far more often than small private colleges. Prioritize employers whose DOL disclosure data shows prior labor certifications for librarian-category roles.
Search green card jobs on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter University Librarian positions by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're applying to institutions that have already committed to the PERM process for this role category.
Confirm the prevailing wage before negotiating
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage. Look up the wage level for your specific job duties and location using the OFLC Wage Search before any offer discussion, so you know the floor your employer must meet.
Ask about the recruitment window during the offer stage
PERM requires your employer to run a federally prescribed recruitment process before filing, which typically takes three to six months. Ask the hiring manager early whether they've started that process or intend to, since your start date and status options depend on that timeline.
Document specialized subject expertise for PERM job descriptions
PERM job descriptions must match your actual duties, so any specialized skills, such as rare language cataloging, digital preservation systems, or archival collection management, need to appear explicitly. Work with HR to ensure the posted requirements reflect what your role genuinely requires.
Green Card University Librarian: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a University Librarian role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on your credentials and the role's requirements. EB-2 covers University Librarian positions requiring an advanced degree, which the MLS or MLIS typically satisfies. EB-3 covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's equivalent. Your employer's attorney structures the PERM job description to target the appropriate category based on what the position genuinely requires.
How does the green card PERM process differ from H-1B sponsorship for librarians?
PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period, and at the EB-3 level there's no annual lottery or cap concern for most nationalities. H-1B visa has an 85,000-cap lottery that runs once a year. PERM takes longer overall, typically one to three years from labor certification to a green card, but the outcome is lawful permanent residence rather than a status you must renew every few years.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor University Librarians for green cards?
Research universities, state university systems, academic medical libraries, and large public library systems are the most consistent green card sponsors for librarian roles. These institutions have established HR and legal infrastructure for PERM filings and regularly hire specialized catalogers, digital archivists, and subject liaison librarians from outside the country. Smaller private colleges sponsor far less frequently.
How can I find University Librarian jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Search for University Librarian roles on Migrate Mate, which filters positions by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This lets you focus your applications on institutions that have already demonstrated willingness to go through the PERM labor certification process for this job category, rather than discovering late in the interview process that sponsorship isn't available.
What role does O*NET play in my PERM application as a librarian?
PERM applications require employers to align the job description with a Standard Occupational Classification code, and O*NET provides the occupational profile that defines typical duties and required knowledge for librarian roles. If your position involves duties outside the standard O*NET profile, such as digital preservation or rare materials curation, those distinctions must be documented carefully to support both the PERM filing and any subsequent EB-2 advanced-degree argument.