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Below is an announcement for a new Reference Librarian position at the
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law. This position
is open to new librarians. We will be arranging informational
interviews in Portland - please look for us at the Placement Office
beginning on Saturday, July 21!
Web Resources / Reference Librarian
The primary goal of this position will be to transform the library’s
presence on the Internet from a mere web site into an information
resource that will serve all our constituencies. To accomplish this
goal, the Reference/Web Resources Librarian will do the following: Work
closely with the College of Law’s Webmaster and Communications Office to
keep the library’s web site correct and up-to-date. Optimize and
maintain the usability and functionality of the library’s web site. Work
closely with the Instructional Services Librarian to improve Internet
support services to faculty and to new distance education programs. Act
as public services liaison to vendors of electronic resources. Identify
relevant projects for digitization. Assist the Legal Information
Center’s Archivist in maintaining an online history of the Levin
College of Law. The Reference/Web Resources Librarian will also perform
traditional Reference duties as a member of the Public Services team.
Additional responsibilities include the following:
Participate in the library’s education program: Teach advanced legal
research once a year via traditional and non-traditional (i.e., hybrid
and distance learning) classes, and design and prepare instructional
materials. Provide in-library instruction to law and non-law students.
Keep abreast of trends in adult education, bibliographic instruction and
electronic media by reviewing the academic literature and through
attendance at conferences. Perform liaison services to College of Law
faculty, centers and programs. Actively participate in collection
management and collection development, with assigned duties as a
selector for one or more subject areas. Contribute to the University of
Florida Libraries, the University of Florida, and the profession through
substantive involvement in such activities as committee work, research,
publishing, and participation in professional organizations
Required Qualifications:
J.D. and Masters in Library Science from accredited institutions.
Web design skills and experience, including understanding of and
experience with usability testing. Skill in the use of electronic legal
research tools, especially LexisNexis and Westlaw. Excellent
interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Ability to be a
“team player” and to work with people from many different departments,
backgrounds, generations, working styles, and skill sets.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent graduate of JD or MLS program with latest knowledge of web tools
and technologies. Teaching experience and ability to communicate with a
variety of academic audiences. Instructional design skills and
experience with technology applications in support of multiple education
platforms. Foreign language skills (reading proficiency in another
language).
Salary: $50,000. This is a full-time, 40-hour week tenure track
position.
The normal work schedule for this position will include an evening
shift or a weekend work day.
To apply, go to: http://jobs.ufl.edu ( http://jobs.ufl.edu/ ).
Reference number 0800039. Minority and female applicants are encouraged
to apply. Deadline for applications is July 31, 2008. Anticipated start
date is October 1, 2008, or other mutually agreed date. If an
accommodation is due to a disability is needed to apply for this
position, please call (352) 392-4621, or TDD (352) 392-7734.
Elizabeth Outler
Head of Public Services
Lawton Chiles Legal Information Center
Fredric G. Levin College of Law
University of Florida
(352) 273-0725
outler@law.ufl.edu
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