[LAW-LIB:54669] GMU Law Library Position Announcement: Associate Law Librarian

From: Femi Cadmus (ocadmus1@gmu.edu)
Date: Wed Feb 06 2008 - 13:58:30 PST

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    George Mason University Law Library
    Associate Law Librarian

    The George Mason University Law Library in Arlington, Virginia is
    seeking an experienced librarian who will report directly to the
    Associate Dean for Library & Technology, in overseeing administrative
    functions and coordinating the library's collection development
    activities. This position will also participate in the faculty liaison
    program, teach online legal research classes, and provide other
    bibliographic instruction.

     

    Primary Duties

       1. Supervise and evaluate the library administrative assistant who
          also does all looseleaf filing for the library.
       2. Coordinate the library's collection development efforts, including
          identifying titles for selection and cancellation, negotiating
          contracts with vendors, and working closely with the acquisitions
          manager in the book order fulfillment process.
       3. Provide instruction in computer assisted legal research to first
          year students as part of the Legal Research, Writing and Analysis
          program. Participate in other bibliographic instruction classes
          including orientation and library tours.
       4. Providing liaison services to designated faculty.
       5. Oversee administrative functions which include serving as the
          library's HR liaison, monitoring the wages and work study budget,
          managing the hiring and recruitment process for wages, work study
          and permanent staff, managing the library's security access
          control system, and overseeing all facilities and housekeeping issues.

     
    Qualifications: M.L.S. from an ALA accredited library school and J.D.
    from an ABA accredited law school. Minimum of five years professional
    law library experience. Solid knowledge of legal resources and teaching
    experience required. Ability to communicate and work effectively with
    faculty and students and strong customer service skills are essential.
    Supervisory or management experience desirable.

    Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

    For a detailed position description, please see
    http://www.law.gmu.edu/libtech/associatelaw.html Applications must be
    made online at http://jobs.gmu.edu for position FA-329Z. Review of
    applications will begin immediately and close on March 14, 2008.

    AA/EOE.

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    Femi Cadmus

    Associate Law Librarian for Collection & Administrative Services

    George Mason University Law Library

    3301 Fairfax Dr.

    Arlington, VA 22201

    Tel: 703-993-8107

    Fax: 703 -993-8113



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