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

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
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