Librarian I

We are seeking a full-time Librarian I to provide dynamic library services at Mayo Clinic’s Venables Library, the smaller of two academic libraries in Rochester, Minnesota. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the success of learners and faculty. The librarian will develop professionally as a health sciences librarian and be part of an organization known for excellence in patient care, education, and research.

The Venables librarian will primarily support the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences but also welcome patronage from other Rochester-based Mayo Clinic Schools. Direct supervision will be provided by the library supervisor at Mayo Clinic’s Mitchell Library, which primarily serves the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine.

The Librarian I will collaborate with faculty to ensure the library’s collections meet instructional and research needs, support students and learners in effectively accessing and using library resources, design and deliver library orientations and instructional sessions for a variety of academic programs, and contribute to library-wide initiatives such as literature searching and special projects.

While independently responsible for the daily operations of the Venables Library, the Venables librarian will join the collaborative Mayo Clinic Libraries team, benefiting from the resources, expertise, and collegial support of a large academic health sciences library system. 

Under general supervision, the Librarian I performs professional level responsibilities encompassing library science, archival work, information management and information technology. This position may perform work related to public services, technical services, systems, or archives. Public services responsibilities may include the provision of reference, research and educational services to faculty, staff, students, patients, and others. Technical services responsibilities may include acquisitions, collection development, cataloging, database/electronic resource access and/or serials management in support of the Mayo Clinic Library system. Archives responsibilities may include development, processing, description, digitization, and preservation of archival materials. Staff may also develop catalogs, manage accession/deaccession, and contribute expertise to the institution's strategic plan. Depending on library setting, the Librarian I may direct work unit activity in the absence of the supervisor. May participate on library committees or task forces. May perform other tasks that support services, maintain workload, or provide coverage in the work unit or elsewhere in the Mayo Clinic Library system. 

Minimum Education and/or Experience Required: (Education Requirements and Experience): 

• Master's degree from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent archival degree, or currently enrolled with anticipated graduation in less than 1 year. 
• Recent experience as an employee, student worker, or volunteer serving in a library, archives, museum, technology center, or similar customer service environment.

Other Requirements:

• Enthusiastic about learning and willing to work collaboratively with others to develop professional skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Demonstrated initiative, good judgment, flexibility, and common sense. 
• Commitment to excellent customer service. 
• Commitment to quality improvement. 
• Ability to work well in a team-based and self-directed work environment

Authorization to work and remain in the United States, without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorships now, or in the future (for example, be a U.S. Citizen, national, or permanent resident, refugee, or asylee). Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. 

Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.