Description:
Position Summary:As part of the Maloney 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. They teach legal research to first year law students and actively participates in developing and implementing law practice technology programs.
Essential Functions:
- 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
Essential Functions Note
- This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
- The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities:
Additional Functions:
- Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
- J.D. from an A.B.A. accredited law school or equivalent non-U.S. law degree
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- M.L.S. or equivalent from an A.L.A. accredited library school
- One year of experience providing reference services
- Internship or practicum in legal research in academic setting