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ACCESS SERVICES LIBRARIAN
Furman Smith Law Library, Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University
Macon, Georgia
Responsibilities: This librarian teaches a one-credit, first-year legal
research course in collaboration with a team of librarians. This librarian
provides leadership and is responsible for overall management of Access
Services (circulation, course reserves, interlibrary loan and document
delivery), which is staffed by two full time staff members and a number of
student workers. Additionally, the person in this position participates in
a rotating reference schedule including evenings and weekends and
participates in the faculty liaison program. Librarians serve on law
library, law school and university committees and participate in
professional development opportunities.
Required qualifications: MLS (ALA) and JD (ABA); excellent legal research
skills; aptitude and experience conducting research in a variety of print
and electronic resources; effective interpersonal, oral and written
communication skills; strong organizational abilities; strong service
orientation and the ability to establish and maintain good working
relationships with coworkers, faculty, students, and the bar; ability to
work both independently and as a member of a motivated team of professional
librarians. Preferred: Law library experience, supervisory experience,
demonstrated teaching experience, knowledge of OCLC and Innovative
Interfaces.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Mercer offers a
competitive benefits package including 22 days of vacation plus University
holidays.
The Furman Smith Law Library serves approximately 420 law students and 30
law faculty. The Law School is part of a dynamic university with degree
programs in medicine, pharmacy, engineering, business, education and
theology. The University has over 7000 students on its Macon and Atlanta
campuses. Mercer Law School is located in a beautifully restored historic
district in downtown Macon, which is a city of 150,000 known for its
antebellum mansions, cottages, churches, and interesting museums. Macon's
moderate climate and moderate cost of living, as well as its proximity to
Atlanta, make it a desirable place to live. For more information about
Mercer University Law School and the Macon community, visit us at
<http://www.law.mercer.edu/> www.law.mercer.edu.
Mercer University is an EOE/AA/ADA Employer. Applications from women and
minorities are encouraged. Interested candidates should complete the brief
online application at <http://www.mercerjobs.com/> www.mercerjobs.com
(vacancy number P08-003), and attach (1) a letter of application, (2) a
current resume, and (3) the names and contact information for at least three
professional references. The position is available July 1, 2007.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and review will continue
until the position is filled.
Suzanne L. Cassidy
Director, Furman Smith Law Library
Professor, Walter F. George School of Law
Mercer University, Macon, GA 31207
(voice) 478-301-2665 (fax) 478-301-2284
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