Librarian for Emerging Technologies
Lillian Goldman Law Library
Yale University
Librarian I-III
Applications will be reviewed beginning September 23, 2008, and the position will remain open until filled.
The Lillian Goldman Law Library, with a collection of over one million volumes and volume equivalents, houses one of the world's finest collections of printed legal materials. The Law Library serves the students, faculty, and staff of a research-oriented law school with a strong tradition of interdisciplinary scholarship, as well as other researchers from the larger scholarly and legal communities. It is located in beautifully renovated facilities within the heart of the Yale Law School complex. Its collections are complemented by access to a growing array of online sources, as well as more than 11 million printed volumes housed nearby at more than twenty other campus libraries, including the Sterling Memorial Library and the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. To learn more about the Lillian Goldman Law Library and its collections and services, visit: http://www.law.yale.edu/library.
General Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Associate Librarian for Reference and Instructional Services, the Librarian for Emerging Technologies is responsible for implementing new technologies and providing electronic services to support the library's mission.
Responsibilities
The Librarian for Emerging Technologies will be the library's webmaster and will be responsible for exploring new technologies to leverage future library services, consulting with other library staff concerning digital initiatives such as implementing Web 2.0 technologies to enhance the library's online presence, coordinating the development of electronic tools for research and reference, including fully developing catalog enhancements for research such as WebBridge and developing and maintaining databases when necessary, analyzing the needs of the law library patrons and instituting electronic resources that will meet their research and reference needs. As a member of the Reference and Instructional Services Department, the Librarian for Emerging Technologies will participate in providing high-level, in-depth reference and research assistance in a dynamic and challenging environment. Depending upon interest, the incumbent may teach in the legal research curriculum, he or she will participate in a faculty liaison program, and provide reference service.
The successful candidate will have the ability to function in a collegial, teamwork-oriented environment which emphasizes customer service and delivery of exemplary library reference and research services. Librarians are also expected to take part in library and campus planning committees and task forces, and to participate in campus, regional and national professional development activities.
May be required to assist with disaster recovery situations.
Qualifications
M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited institution; J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school (significant applicable experience may substitute for one of the two degrees); significant experience working with law library-related electronic / digital resources; knowledge of current information technologies and publishing formats; thorough knowledge of legal bibliography and legal research techniques; working knowledge of web design, current authoring languages, editing and authoring tools. Fewer than two years of professional library experience would result in an appointment as a Librarian I, appointment to the Librarian II rank requires two years of professional library experience and demonstrated professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank. Appointment to Librarian III requires five years of professional library experience and demonstrated professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank.
Preferred Qualifications: Three or more years academic law library experience, familiarity with III integrated library system, teaching experience, database development skills, knowledge of CMS systems such as Drupal, skill in database and Internet searching, extremely strong service orientation, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work with diverse individuals at all levels of a complex organization, awareness of current trends in legal research and legal education.
Salary and Benefits
Rank and competitive salary will be based upon the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. Full benefits package including pro-rated 22 vacation days; 18 holiday, recess and personal days; comprehensive health care; TIAA/CREF or Yale retirement plan; and relocation assistance. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at http://www.yale.edu/hronline/stars/application/. Please be sure to include Source Code #: 5664BR.
Background Check Requirements
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment screening. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.
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