Reference and Electronic Services Librarian/
Senior Reference and Electronic Services Librarian
The Boston University Pappas Law Library has an opening for a Reference
and Electronic Services Librarian. Candidates with appropriate
experience will be considered at the level of Senior Reference and
Electronic Services Librarian.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Head of Reference
Services, this position will have primary responsibility for organizing
electronic research services for law students and faculty. In
coordination with vendors, organize all online research training
programs for first year law students and advanced training for
upperclass students. Assist faculty with online research, advise them
of new electronic research resources in their disciplines and organize
presentations to demonstrate and teach new products and enhancements.
Actively participate in law library web site development and participate
in the Collection Development Committee to review and select print and
online resources for the library.
This position will participate as a member of the reference department
team of four professional librarians. Each reference librarian provides
extensive reference and research assistance to law students and faculty,
develops and teaches online and traditional research instructional
programs, and assists in the development, implementation and evaluation
of reference and public services policies, procedures and publications.
REQUIREMENTS: M.L.S. or equivalent from an A.L.A. accredited library
school required. J.D. from an A.B.A. accredited law school strongly
preferred. One to three years relevant experience required. Candidates
with more than three years of professional legal reference experience
and significant contributions to the profession may be considered at the
Senior level. Substantial knowledge of Westlaw, LexisNexis, Internet
and other electronic resources and experience teaching online research.
Strong service orientation, organizational and interpersonal skills
essential.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. Professional
development and research project funding available.
TO APPLY: Send a letter of application, a resume, and the names of three
references to Joanne Letty, Office of Personnel, Boston University, 25
Buick Street, Boston, MA 02215. Please reference position number
1934/J054 on your cover letter.
Boston University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
If you have any questions about this job opening, please contact Raquel
Ortiz, Head of Reference Services, (617) 353-8855, rmortiz@bu.edu
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Ms. Raquel M. Ortiz
Head of Reference Services
Boston University Pappas Law Library
765 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
EMAIL: rmortiz@bu.edu
PHONE: 617-353-8855
FAX: 617-353-5995
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