The Reference Librarian provides reference services and instruction to the students, staff and faculty of the Elisabeth Haub Law School at Pace University. This position will help library visitors locate relevant legal information, both in person and virtually. This position will also teach legal research skills to members of the Haub Law School in the first-year legal skills class and provide subject specific instruction as requested by faculty and as part of the upper-level research and citation requirement. The Reference Librarian will also help create and maintain research guides and other materials for the Law School community.

Duties: 

• Provide reference and research services to members of the Pace community and other library patrons.
• Provide research instruction, including the preparation of research guides and instructional materials.
• Provide library supervision as needed in absence of the Library Director.
• Contact assigned faculty liaisons at least once a semester, respond to assigned faculty members’ requests and follow up on any requests that are delegated to other library staff, and provide training to your liaisons’ Research Assistants.
• Participate in collection review, including providing recommendations for new acquisitions.
• Manage the microforms collection maintaining records of the collection, organizing and housing microform materials.
• Manage the U.S. Government Documents depository collection including selecting and reviewing depository material, recommending acquisition of other documents, developing and maintaining manuals of procedure, locating government information and publications, and clearing up any depository problems.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervision:

This position may assist in supervision of student employees. 

Position Qualifications:

• M.L.S/M.L.I.S. from an ALA accredited school.
• J.D. from an ABA accredited school.
• Teaching experience and familiarity with different formats (e.g., in person, virtual).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with and willingness to learn new technology.
• Flexibility and ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Academic law library experience strongly preferred.
• Government Documents experience preferred.

Work Hours:

Monday thru Friday plus some weekend reference service during the fall and spring semesters. Exact hours may vary.

EEOC: Applications are encouraged from people of color, individuals of varied sexual and affectional orientations, individuals who are differently-abled, veterans of the armed forces or national service, and anyone whose background and experience will contribute to the diversity of the law school.  Pace is committed to achieving completely equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. 

Summary

About the Institution

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

Benefits Offered

Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).
• Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
• 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
• Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
• Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).
• Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).
• Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).

AA/EEO Statement

Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.

Annual Security Report Notice

Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University’s Safety and Security department publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed here. The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University.

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