REFERENCE LIBRARIAN
Barry University
Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Orlando, Florida
Duties: Reference librarians provide information services to law school
students, faculty and staff using print, electronic, microform and online
resources. Librarians must be service oriented and possess and maintain a
positive can do attitude. Conducts reference interviews and provides
appropriate assistance to all library users. Requires knowledge of all
types of legal materials, including books, databases and microforms, and the
ability to choose when to use which resources. Teaches in the legal
research and writing program and in other classes as required. This
includes preparing, presenting, and grading appropriate lessons. Helps
maintain and create internal and external web pages. Develops and updates
bibliographies, library guides, and other library publications. Serves as
liaison to assigned law faculty members. Anticipates and monitors the
research needs of law faculty members.
Requirements: Master's degree from an ALA accredited library school and
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school. Knowledge of print
and electronic legal research techniques. Computer skills. Three years law
library experience and teaching experience preferred. Demonstrated
abilities in written and oral communication. Ability to meet the
requirements for promotion and tenure. Strong service attitude, ability to
work independently and as part of the Public Services Department, and pride
in one's work product.
Barry Law Library: The Law Library has seven professional librarians and
eight staff members. Of these, four librarians and three staff members are
in Public Services. The Library occupies its own building with 36,000
square feet on three floors. The Library holds over 200,000 volumes and
equivalents. The Barry University School of Law has a student body of
approximately 400 and offers both full-time and part-time curricula. For
information on moving to Orlando, go to
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/other/relocation/.
Rank and Salary: The position is tenure track with Law Library faculty
rank. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Applications: Please send letter of application and curriculum vitae to:
Glen-Peter Ahlers, Sr.
Associate Dean for Information Services
Barry University School of Law
6441 East Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32807-3650
Or by email to: gahlers@mail.barry.edu
Barry University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer
dedicated to creating a diverse community.
Nancy L. Strohmeyer
Associate Director and Head of Public Services
Barry University
Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Law Library
6441 East Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32807-3650
Phone - (321) 206-5703 Fax - (321) 206-5713
E-Mail - nstrohmeyer@mail.barry.edu <mailto:nstrohmeyer@mail.barry.edu>
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