Position Title: Entry-Level Librarian
Department: Vise Library
Supervisor: Director of the Vise Library
FLSA Status: Exempt
The entry-level librarian position is a professional librarian position responsible for supporting the organization, accessibility, and discoverability of library resources while providing instructional services to students, faculty, and staff. This position combines cataloging responsibilities, including public service duties such as library instruction, research assistance, and scheduled circulation desk coverage.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a willingness to learn and grow within an academic library environment. Training will be provided, but candidates with Master's degree from an ALA-accredited college or university in Library and Information Science.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Cataloging
- Perform original and copy cataloging of print, electronic, and multimedia library materials using accepted cataloging standards (MARC, RDA, AACR2, and Library of Congress subject headings).
- Maintain and update bibliographic and authority records in the library management system.
- Assist with collection maintenance projects, including inventory, withdrawals, and record cleanup.
Library Instruction
- Provide library instruction sessions to support information literacy initiatives for students and faculty.
- Develop instructional materials, guides, and tutorials to support library services and research.
- Offer reference and research assistance in person, via email, and online.
Requirement
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in library science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program, or completion expected within six months.
Why Join Our Library Team?
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career librarian seeking hands-on experience in both technical and public services. We are committed to mentoring and professional development and welcome candidates who are eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to a supportive academic environment.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program
What We Do
At Cumberland University, we strive every day to inspire our students to rise and fulfill their greatest potential. We have an inexhaustible drive for excellence, which fuels our desire to be the leading university in Tennessee who prepares students for meaningful careers and impactful lives. We offer competitive associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, including online degree programs that blend the arts and humanities with practical knowledge and skills to position our students for a lifetime of success.
