Job Description
Join Miami-Dade's premier library system as a Senior Library Assistant and unlock a high-paying career in information management. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment where your expertise directly impacts community access to knowledge. This premium role combines traditional library duties with modern digital innovation, making it ideal for ambitious professionals seeking growth in the cultural sector.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex reference inquiries using advanced research methodologies and specialized databases
- Oversee digital resource curation, including e-books, archives, and multimedia collections
- Lead community outreach programs for underserved populations with bilingual capabilities
- Implement cataloging standards using MARC and RDA frameworks for diverse collections
- Supervise junior staff and volunteers, ensuring exceptional service delivery
- Develop and deliver information literacy workshops for diverse age groups
- Coordinate inter-library loan systems and network resource sharing initiatives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from ALA-accredited institution
- Minimum 5 years progressive library experience with supervisory exposure
- Advanced proficiency in integrated library systems (ILS) and metadata management
- Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) with cultural competency training
- Expertise in digital preservation techniques and web-based resource management
- Proven experience in grant writing and program development for cultural institutions
- Valid Florida driver's license with clean driving record for outreach duties