RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• M.L.S. or equivalent from an A.L.A. accredited library school
• J.D. from an A.B.A. accredited law school or equivalent non-U.S. law degree
• 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:

• One year of experience in teaching or training
• One year of experience providing reference services
• Internship or practicum in legal research in academic setting