Position opening-Reference Librarian-University of Dayton Law Library-Deadline: January 31, 2007

From: Thomas.Hanley@notes.udayton.edu
Date: Fri Jan 05 2007 - 05:28:53 PST


Dear Colleague:

Please bring this to the attention of anyone you know who might be
qualified and interested.
 
Many thanks,
Thomas L. Hanley, Director
University of Dayton Zimmerman Law Library
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-2780
937-229-2444
hanley@udayton.edu
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Reference Librarian: University of Dayton Zimmerman Law Library.
Requirements: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library/information
science school. JD from an ABA-approved law school. Knowledge of legal
information creation, delivery, and organization. Working knowledge of
personal computers and networked environments. Strong communication
skills and a commitment to patron services. Ability to work independently
and as an effective team member.
Preferred: Thorough knowledge of legal systems and legal profession.
Understanding of the diverse nature of a law library's services.
Familiarity with the full range of print and electronic legal resources.
Working knowledge of web page evaluation and other educational
technologies. Experience in the training and instruction of groups.
Duties: Promote and provide legal research and reference services for
students and faculty of the University of Dayton School of Law and others.
 Provide instruction in the use of legal resources and legal research
methodology. Assist the Head of Public Services in the creation of
effective reference and public services policies and publications,
including the Law Library web page. Keep current with available library
materials and online sources in order to serve as a member of the
Collection Development Committee. Maintain currency in law librarianship
and information technology. Perform additional duties and special
projects as assigned. The position may involve early evening hours and
may involve some weekend hours. May assist with Circulation functions and
supervision.
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications.
Deadline: January 31, 2007
The successful candidate for this position will join the law library staff
in a newer, state-of-the-art building. Every staff workstation is
networked and every seat in the law library has power and data connections
or wireless access to allow network access to student, faculty, and staff
laptop computers from anywhere in the library. Classrooms in the building
accommodate advanced audio-visual presentations, as well as complete
network access.
Send letter of application and resume to: Thomas L. Hanley, Director of
the Law Library, University of Dayton Zimmerman Law Library, 300 College
Park, Dayton, OH 45469-2780. The resume should include the names and
contact information for three persons you have requested to provide
complete information to the Search Committee regarding your qualifications
and suitability for the position for which you are applying.
Telephone: (937) 229-2444. email: hanley@udayton.edu
Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary (The Marianists), the University of
Dayton is Ohio’s largest independent university and one of the nation’s
ten largest Catholic universities. The University of Dayton is strongly
committed to increasing diversity. The University is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. W/M/D/V/DV are encouraged to
apply.



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