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Reference Librarian
D’Angelo Law Library
The University of Chicago
This is a pre-posting notice of a Reference Librarian opening to be
announced in late July. The D’Angelo Law Library will conduct informational
meetings with potential candidates interested in this position at the AALL
Annual Meeting in Boston.
Responsibilities: The Reference Librarian provides scheduled reference and
research service to the law school and university communities through in
person and virtual transactions. Participates in a rotating weekend reference
schedule during the academic year. Creates web-based and print research
guides, bibliographies and tutorials. Collaborates in maintaining the
Library’s web pages. Teaches research classes to law students. Participates
in the development of legal research instruction for law students. Interacts
with vendor representatives to ensure the availability and functionality of
electronic legal research resources. Serves in a lead role in providing
Library services and support for law students. Develops and participates in
outreach activities to law students and law school student organizations.
Works collaboratively to ensure law student success in using Library services
and resources. Other responsibilities include service on Library-wide
committees and task forces. Participation in local, regional, and national
professional and scholarly organizations is encouraged. Some evening reference
service hours may be required.
Required Qualifications: A graduate library degree from an ALA accredited
library school. A JD from an ABA accredited law school. Demonstrated
experience with legal research materials, techniques and strategies.
Substantial knowledge of WESTLAW, LexisNexis, web-based subscription services
and Internet resources. Knowledge of HTML and web-authoring tools; experience
with creating and maintaining web pages. Familarity with library computer
applications and desktop Windows software. Excellent interpersonal, written
and oral communication skills. Strong organizational and planning skills.
Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with
colleagues. Strong public service philosophy.
Desired Qualifications: Previous experience working in a law library.
Teaching or training experience. Knowledge of one or more foreign languages.
Experience with database design using Microsoft Access.
Salary and Benefits: Appointment salary will be based on qualifications and
experience. Benefits include a contributory retirement plan, health and life
insurance, paid time off including vacation, University holidays, personal
holidays, and sick leave. There is a tuition benefit plan for college-age and
younger children.
Environment: Under the supervision of the Associate Law Librarian for Public
Services, the Reference Librarian works in a challenging, collegial
environment with a long tradition of excellent reference service and with a
tremendous breadth of collections and resources. As part of the University of
Chicago Library and one of the finest research collections in the world, the
D’Angelo Law Library primarily serves the faculty, staff and students of one
of the nation’s premier law schools. The D’Angelo Law Library has a collection
of 690,000 volumes and maintains licenses in an extensive number of legal
resource databases. Its staff of 25, including 10 librarians, provides
services to 600 J.D. students, 50 international LL.M. students, and 50 full-
time faculty, visiting scholars, and fellows.
Application Process: This position will be posted in late July 2004. At that
time, applications may be submitted to: Denise Weintraub, Personnel Office,
The University of Chicago Library, Joseph Regenstein Library 210, 1100 East
57th Street, Chicago, IL 60637 or by e-mail to personnel@lib.uchicago.edu.
Email submission of application is highly preferred. Letter of application
should include curriculum vitae and, names, addresses, and telephone number of
three references. For additional information about the D’Angelo Law Library,
see www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/law/. The University of Chicago is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.
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