The Rittenberg Law Library at St. John’s University School of Law is seeking a collaborative and service-focused person to join our law library team.

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. They will provide comprehensive access services for the space and resources of the Library and serve as a member of the Reference team, whose members collaborate to provide reference services and legal research instruction. 

The position is full-time, Monday-Thursday, 8 hours per day with flexible start times; Friday, 6 hours per day with flexible start times; 1 remote day per week, subject to business needs.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise and coordinate training for the Library’s Access & Collection Services staff and student employees to provide comprehensive access and collection services to the law school community.
• Oversee resource sharing and document delivery services. 
• Supervise circulation services, physical collection maintenance, and course reserves. 
• 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. This work is compensated separately.
• 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. 

Competencies: 

• 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.  
• Effective leadership skills.
• Commitment to engaging in professional development.
• A strong work ethic and commitment to excellent service.
• Adept in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and other standard business and academic applications.
• Ability to combine the pursuit of excellence with a spirit of kindness and collaboration.  
• A commitment to being part of an inclusive and anti-racist law school. 

Required Education and Experience: 

• Either a J.D. from an ABA-approved law school or an M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited library school.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a law library setting.
• Instructional experience, including informal or formal instruction.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Both a J.D. from an ABA-approved law school and an M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited library school.  
• Three or more years of experience in an academic law library, including legal research, reference, and/or access services.
• Experience coordinating and managing interlibrary loan and document delivery services, including familiarity with interlibrary loan software.
• Experience using Innovative Interfaces products, including Sierra.
• Experience working with new and emerging technologies in libraries.