| About LOCATION |
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. |
| Title of Position |
Reference/Law Practice Technology Librarian |
| Position Number |
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Number of hours worked per week |
35 |
| Department |
Law School Library |
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| Position Summary |
As part of the Library’s reference team, the Reference/Law Practice Technology Librarian provides reference and research assistance to law school students, administrators, and faculty at the reference desk and in a library liaison program. Teaches legal research to first year law students and actively participates in developing and implementing law practice technology programs.
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| Essential Functions |
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- Provides general reference assistance to law students, faculty and administrators at the reference desk
- Serves as library liaison to faculty and administrators
- Provides in-class research instruction and creates research guides
- Participates in collection development activities as a member of the Acquisitions Committee
- Actively participates in student outreach programs
- As an Adjunct Associate Professor of Law, teaches introductory legal research in a required first-year research course.
- Actively participates in developing and implementing law practice technology programs, teaching a for-credit law practice technology course, presenting in doctrinal classes, and administering a law practice technology certificate program.
- Contributes to creating a diverse, inclusive, and effective library through the development, implementation, and evaluation of collection development, reference, and public services policies, procedures, and publications
- Reports to the Head of Reference who may assign additional functions as necessary
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| Additional Functions |
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| Required Qualifications |
- M.L.S. or equivalent from an A.L.A. accredited library school
- J.D. from an A.B.A. accredited law school or equivalent non-U.S. law degree
- 0-1 year experience in teaching or training
- Substantial knowledge of print-based and online legal research systems and resources
- Strong service orientation
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work evening, weekend and holiday hours
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- One year of experience providing reference services
- Internship or practicum in legal research in academic setting
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| Minimum Starting Salary |
$70,000 |
| Maximum Starting Salary |
$88,000 |
| Note |
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. |
| Is this a Union position? |
No |
