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The University of Illinois College of Law invites applications for the
position of *Reference Librarian*, a full-time academic, tenure-track
faculty appointment with the rank of Assistant Professor of Library
Administration. This position reports to the Head of Public Services of the
Law Library in the College of Law.
The Reference Librarian assists the Head of Public Services in developing
exceptional and innovative services to the College of Law faculty.
Additional responsibilities include active participation in the public
services team, regular provision of reference services including some
evenings and weekends; teaching one section of the first-year legal research
course, participation in other formal and informal legal research
instruction to law students and others on campus; preparation of print and
electronic research aids and collection guides; and mentoring of library
science graduate assistants.
The Law Library serves a vibrant College of Law including approximately 45
full time faculty, 600 JD students, and 50 LLM students and also serves the
legal information needs of a major research university. The Law Library
offers its users a broad array of electronic information sources and a print
collection in excess of 750,000 volumes including selective US and EU
depository items. The Law Library staff currently consists of
10.5professional librarians, seven support staff positions and four
part-time,
graduate assistants who are pursuing masters degrees in library science. For
more detailed information about the Law Library, please visit
http://www.law.uiuc.edu/library/, and for information about the campus,
please visit www.uiuc.edu. The position requires an M.L.S. from an ALA
accredited program or internationally recognized equivalent in library
science by date of hire; JD from an ABA accredited program or
internationally recognized equivalent degree by date of hire; strong service
orientation; excellent oral and written communications skills, strong
interpersonal and organizational skills; working knowledge of Westlaw, Lexis
and the Internet; and ability to work cooperatively in a collaborative
environment. Working knowledge of current technology and trends and 1-3
years experience working in an law library are preferred.
Salary is competitive and is commensurate with credentials and experience.
Librarians have faculty rank, and must demonstrate excellence in
librarianship, research, publication, and university/professional/community
service in order to meet university standards for tenure and promotion.
This is a continuous, full-time, twelve month position.
*Minimum Education and Work Experience:*
Requires M.L.S. from an ALA accredited program or internationally recognized
equivalent in library science by date of hire and JD from an ABA accredited
program or internationally recognized equivalent degree by date of hire.
*Skills Desired:*
Desire strong service orientation; excellent oral and written communications
skills, strong interpersonal and organizational skills; working knowledge of
Westlaw, Lexis and the Internet; and ability to work cooperatively in a
collaborative environment. Working knowledge of current technology and
trends and 1-3 years experience working in an law library are preferred.
*Documents Required to Apply for this Position:*
Submit cover letter; resume; E-mail address; and names, addresses, and phone
numbers of three references.
*Resume and Required Documents Should be Forwarded To:*
Janis L. Johnston, Director
University of Illinois College of Law Library
504 E. Pennsylvania Ave.
Champaign, IL, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 333-2914
Email: jljohnst@law.uiuc.edu
*Job Available:* As soon as possible
*For full consideration, apply by:* *03/30/2008*
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer
-- Stephanie Davidson Head of Public Services Assistant Professor of Library Administration University of Illinois College of Law Library (217) 333-8415 stephnd@law.uiuc.edu
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