HEAD OF RESEARCH SERVICES
Underwood Law Library, Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas
The Head of Research Services coordinates the library's reference department activities and, along with the library's other reference librarians, provides reference assistance and instruction to the Dedman School of Law's faculty, staff, and students, as well as the library's other patrons.
Responsibilities. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinate reference department activities; staff the reference desk approximately 8-14 hours per week, including one weekday evening and an occasional Saturday or Sunday; as part of the reference team, participate in the library's faculty liaison program, deliver lectures on legal research and teach in the Advanced Legal Research course when offered, develop print and web-based research guides and other instructional materials, create and maintain web pages, promote library resources and services to faculty and students, and serve on library and campus committees.
Required Qualifications. Required qualifications include a graduate library degree from an A.L.A. accredited library school, a J.D. or equivalent degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school, thorough knowledge of print and electronic legal research sources, experience with a broad range of software programs related to libraries and the Internet, experience using HTML and other web-publishing tools, ability to work effectively with others, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a strong service orientation.
Preferred Qualifications. Preferred qualifications include some teaching or training experience, and experience working in an academic law library.
Environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join the professional staff at a highly-rated law school and library, located in the most beautiful area of urban Dallas, a city with a dynamic economy and reasonable cost of living. Texas has no income tax. The Underwood Law Library houses more than 590,000 volumes and is the largest private law library in the Southwest. Its collections rank in the top 18% of U.S. academic law libraries in volumes held and the top 16% in titles held. U.S. News & World Report ranks the Dedman School of Law in the top quarter of A.B.A. accredited law schools.
Compensation. The salary will be commensurate with experience. SMU offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plan with immediate vesting and tuition benefits for employees and their families.
Application. Apply online by October 31, 2004, at
http://www.smu.edu/hr/R&R/Phase%20II/ResumeSubmittal.asp. The position is available beginning November 1, 2004.
Gregory Ivy Voice: 214/768-1829
Associate Director
Underwood Law Library
Dedman School of Law Fax: 214/768-4330
Southern Methodist University
6550 Hillcrest Avenue
Dallas, TX 75275-0354 Email: givy@smu.edu
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