Career Center

Ransom Everglades is seeking a forward-thinking librarian for the upper school library. The Ransom Everglades libraries continue to evolve to support student learning in the  21st century; the school seeks a candidate eager to contribute to discussions about the future of libraries and their place--physical and virtual--in independent schools. The librarian contributes to the development and implementation of all aspects of the library operations, including circulation, reference, cataloging  and special projects, and supervision of the open-plan library space. We are searching for a librarian to focus especially on liaising with the academic departments to create book and database collections that support our curriculum, collaborate with librarians and the faculty in the development of libguides, maintain the webpages of the libraries, and contribute to the teaching of library and research skills to middle and upper school students. The libraries at Ransom Everglades develop and curate a collection that represents diverse cultures, perspectives, and viewpoints, and to promote a love of reading in the Ransom Everglades community; rotating library displays and featured collections encourage reading on a wide variety of topics. Recent displays, for example, have featured Native American literature, Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage, celebrations of black history month and women’s history month, and diverse genres of music. Librarians provide formal and informal opportunities for reference and research support for students and faculty. A unique opportunity exists for qualified candidates to support the Ransom Everglades archives. A collection of thousands of  materials, the archives holds materials related to the history of the school since the late 19th century. Significant cataloging work and an effort to make the resources of the archives more visible within the  community is expected in the archives over the next several years. 

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, Information Studies,  or a similar field from an ALA-accredited institution; previous experience in an independent school or  college or university library; advanced search and research skills using proprietary databases; experience  creating online resource pages (e.g. LibGuides) to support academic work of students and faculty; experience working in special collections and/or archives; excellent written and verbal communication  skills; strong interpersonal skills; a willingness to embrace the school’s commitment to diversity, equity,  and inclusion, and a love for working with and inspiring students.

Position Start Date: August 2023

To Apply, submit:

• a completed employment application
• a cover letter addressing your interest in working in an independent school and fit for Ransom Everglades 
• a current CV, and
• unofficial transcripts

To:  careers@ransomeverglades.org  

Initial interviews will take place by video conference. Finalists either will be invited to campus for an in-person interview and will be asked to submit at least three references and/or letters of recommendation.  For more information about Ransom Everglades School, see our website: www.ransomeverglades.org

About Ransom Everglades School

Founded in 1903, Ransom Everglades School is an independent, co-ed, grade 6-12 school of just over 1,100 students in Miami, Florida. The school is located on two campuses, one of which sits on the shore of Biscayne Bay. Proud of a tradition of academic excellence, the school is also characterized by a robust athletics program including 69 teams in 25 different sports, thriving visual and performing arts programs, and an historic, mission-driven commitment to community service.

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