Reference
Librarian
-Arthur W. Diamond
Law Library-
The Diamond Law Library at Columbia University has an
opening for a Reference Librarian. Reference Librarians provide general and
in-depth reference service in Anglo-American, international and foreign law
to
faculty, students and others at the Law School Library; and share
departmental
administrative responsibilities with other reference librarians on a
rotating
basis.
Responsibilities
also include searching legal, bibliographic and other databases via the
Internet
and other sources; training law students and others in the use of legal
materials and databases through extensive classroom teaching, the leading
of
tours, and one-on-one instruction; preparing bibliographies and
instructional
materials; assisting with the coordination of interlibrary loan
transactions;
and other related duties.
Reference
Librarians share regular evening and weekend hours.
Requirements: JD and MLS from accredited institutions or
the equivalent combination of training and experience;
reading knowledge of at
least one foreign language; extensive experience with use of legal and
non-legal electronic information resources; good communications skills;
strong
service orientation and organizational skills; high level understanding of
digital information systems and software; and experience with web site
creation. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
One of the world's
leading research universities, Columbia provides outstanding opportunities
to
work and grow in a unique intellectual community. Set in the Morningside
Heights academic village, Columbia also presents the unmatched dynamism,
diversity and cultural richness of New York City. The University Libraries,
grounded in collections of remarkable depth and breadth, are also building
extensive electronic resources and services. The Libraries at Columbia are
committed to collegiality, professionalism, innovation and leadership.
We offer excellent benefits including 100% Columbia tuition exemption for
self and family and assistance with University housing. Columbia will also
pay
50% tuition for your dependent child who is a candidate for an
undergraduate
degree at another accredited college or university.
For immediate
consideration please e-mail your resume and the name/contact information
for 3
references to:
libjobs2@columbia.edu using a single
attachment. Please reference Search # UL70108010 in the subject line of
your
email and include your e-mail address. Applications will be accepted
immediately and until the position is filled; however, applications
submitted
before August 1, 2008 will receive priority consideration.
Columbia University is An Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply
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