RESEARCH SERVICES LIBRARIAN
Pepperdine University School of Law
Pepperdine University is a private, religiously-oriented, medium-sized
university located on an 830-acre campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean in
Malibu, California. The Jerene Appleby Harnish Law Library is the focal
point of the School of Law, containing over 300,000 volumes and volume
equivalents.
Responsibilities:
Emphasis on faculty research needs and library collection development to
meet those needs. Coordinates the faculty liaison program. Provides
in-depth research and reference service to Pepperdine Law School faculty.
Responsible for collection and database development to meet faculty research
needs. Assists law library patrons in the use of the library's collection
and computer resources. Participates in the legal research program, teaching
first-year classes, as well as online training and other workshop classes
given throughout the year. Prepares instructional materials to facilitate
use of the library. Supervises student research assistants. Participates
in regional and national professional organizations. Performs other duties
and special projects as assigned. Regular evening and weekend reference
hours. Reports to the Associate Director for Library Services.
Qualifications:
M.L.S. or equivalent graduate degree from an ALA-accredited library school
and a J.D. from an ABA-approved law school. Excellent organizational,
verbal, and writing skills. Strong inter-personal skills. Strong service
orientation. Strong problem-solving ability. Teaching ability. Must be
able to work independently as well as cooperatively as a member of the law
library staff. Working knowledge of Lexis, Westlaw, and the Internet. At
least 2 years relevant experience in a law library is preferred.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Applications:
Please send a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of three references to:
Katie Kerr
Associate Director for Library Services
Pepperdine University School of Law
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Malibu, CA 90263
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Pepperdine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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