POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
TOURO COLLEGE JACOB D. FUCHSBERG LAW CENTER LIBRARY
Foreign & International Law Librarian
The Touro Law Center Library is seeking candidates for the position of
Foreign & International Law Librarian. The successful candidate will provide
reference and research services to students, faculty, staff, alumni, Friends
and the broader legal community.
The Law Center is located in Huntington, on the scenic and historic north
shore of Long Island, an hour away from New York City. The more than 40
full-time committed and enthusiastic law faculty members provide a
practice-oriented educational curriculum to approximately 800 students in
both full-time day and part-time evening programs. The library contains over
430,000 volumes and equivalents, and provides access to many electronic
resources. The staff at present includes seven professional librarians and
fourteen support staff members. In approximately six months, the Law Center
will be moving to a new building in Central Islip. The new library will be a
beautifully-designed, technologically up-to-date facility. More information
on Touro Law Center is available at http://www.tourolaw.edu
<http://www.tourolaw.edu/>
Under the direction of the Head of Public Services, the librarian in this
position will be responsible for providing reference service and research
support, including: preparation of bibliographic guides; sharing reference
desk hours; participating with the reference team in research training for
law students; participating in regional and national professional
organizations; and contributing to law library scholarship.
The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include
TIAA/CREF, medical and life insurance, and disability benefits. The Search
Committee will review applications until the position is filled.
Qualifications:
Required: J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school; MLS or equivalent
degree from an
ALA accredited institution; excellent writing skills.
Preferred: Knowledge of the Innovative Interfaces integrated library system.
Although exposure to foreign and international materials is preferred,
candidates willing to develop expertise in this area will be given
consideration.
Touro Law Center is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority
candidates are encouraged to apply.
Letters of interest, resumes, and three references should be sent to: James
G. Durham, Head of Public Services, Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law
Center Library, 300 Nassau Road, Huntington, NY 11743. Email:
jdurham@tourolaw.edu
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