The St. John’s Law School Rittenberg Library seeks applications for the position of Reference & Access Services Librarian. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Library Services, The Reference & Access Services Librarian will join a service-centered team that is an integral part of the life of a strong, inclusive, and vibrant law school community.  The Librarian is responsible for providing comprehensive access services for the space and resources of the library and is a member of the Reference team, whose members collaborate to provide reference services and legal research instruction.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate training for the Library’s Access & Collection Services staff and student employees to provide comprehensive access and collection services to the entire law school community.
• Oversee resource sharing and document delivery services.
• Oversee circulation services, physical collection maintenance, and course reserves.
• Serve as liaison to legal research resource vendors, including Westlaw, Lexis, and Bloomberg Law.

• Coordinate student services outreach and initiatives.
• Identify and manage departmental projects to enhance access to and use of the physical collection.
• Provide extensive reference and research services to law faculty and students.
• Participate in the preparation and delivery of research workshops and curate subject-specific research guides.
  • If the successful candidate has a J.D., then they will also participate in the preparation and delivery of credit-bearing research instruction, including the required research course in the second-year curriculum.
• Participate as a team member in initiatives led by other Librarians and the Associate Dean for Library Services.
• Foster strong working relationships with colleagues both at St. John’s and in other libraries.
• Work together with all Library team members in carrying out the long and short-term goals and objectives of the Library and the Law School.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Either a J.D. from ABA approved law school or an M.L.S. from ALA accredited library school.
• A minimum of 1 year experience working in a law library setting.
• A commitment to being part of an inclusive and anti-racist law school.
• A strong work ethic and commitment to excellent service.
• Knowledge of legal materials and current research methods, along with strong analytical skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, within a collegial environment.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Commitment to engaging in professional development.
• Ability to combine the pursuit of excellence with a spirit of kindness and collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience in an academic law library, including legal research and reference and/or access services.
• Experience coordinating and managing interlibrary loan and document delivery services, including familiarity with Illiad.
• Experience using Innovative Interfaces products, including Sierra (or Millennium).
• Experience working with new and emerging technologies in libraries.
• Familiarity with and interest in open educational resources for legal education.
• Instructional experience, including either informal or formal instruction in a professional setting.

Submit specified application materials to selbyc@stjohns.edu.