JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:
LAW LIBRARIAN - RESEARCH SERVICES
University of Southern California (USC) Gould School of Law
Gabriel and Matilda Barnett Information Technology Center and The Asa V.
Call Law Library
The USC Law Library's primary mission is to support the teaching and
research activities of the USC School of Law community, which consists
of approximately 600 J.D. students, 90 foreign LL.M. students, and 40
full time faculty members. The USC law faculty is recognized as one of
the most productive and interdisciplinary in the country. The Law
Library also serves the USC community as a whole as well as the general
public.
There are 10 professional full time law librarians at the USC Law
Library. The Associate Dean for the Law Library is the Chief
Information Officer of the Law School, with responsibility for both the
Law Library as well as all of the information technology and computing
services for the Law School. USC librarians are eligible to be
considered for a promotion to a continuing appointment rank after 6
years of service.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reports to the Head of Research Services. Provides in
depth research and reference service to the USC Law School faculty.
Assists all Law Library patrons in the use of the library's collection
and computer databases. Participates actively in teaching the legal
research courses for the J.D. and LL.M. students as well as special
workshops, classes, and tours given throughout the year. Prepares
instructional materials and exercises for these classes and other
written materials to help facilitate the use of the library and
encourage the utilization of available resources. Participates in
collection development. Assists with updating the Law Library's Web
page. Helps train and provide direction to the library's student
Research Assistants. Works one evening a week during the regular school
year.
QUALIFICATIONS: M.L.S. or equivalent graduate degree from an ALA
accredited library school and a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work collegially and in a team environment with a strong
commitment to service. High level of knowledge of both print and
electronic legal resources, including LexisNexis, Westlaw, and other web
resources, and ability to effectively instruct others on their use.
Some relevant experience in an academic law library is preferred. USC
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: The salary is highly competitive, commensurate
with qualifications and experience. Benefits include 24 vacation days,
health care, dental, and optical benefits, and TIAA/CREF and other
retirement plans (employee contributes 5% and the university contributes
10% of salary). Eligible for semester's paid leave approximately every
6 years.
TO APPLY: To be considered for the Law Librarian - Research Services
position, please e-mail a letter of application, your resume, and the
names and contact information for three references to:
libadmin@law.usc.edu; or you can mail these materials to: Albert Brecht,
Associate Dean, Chief Information Officer, and John Stauffer Professor
of Law, University of Southern California Law Library, MC0072, Los
Angeles, CA 90089-0072.
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