Please see the announcement below. Anyone interested in applying may
contact Robert Marshall (rmarshal@law.ua.edu) with questions. Please do
not reply to this address, as I will be leaving the position shortly.
Thank you! - Creighton Miller
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Head of Reference Services
Bounds Law Library of The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama School of Law invites applications for the
position of Head of Reference Services in the Bounds Law Library. This
position offers the opportunity to work in an intellectually exciting
and professionally rewarding environment. The School of Law,
consistently ranked in the top tier of American law schools, features a
faculty of over 45 scholars with diverse, innovative and
multi-disciplinary research interests. The Head of Reference plays a
critical role in the School's research and teaching missions by managing
law library reference services, including supervision of two
professional librarians, participating in the development of online
resources, conducting staff training in reference resources and teaching
legal research in the first year research and writing program.
Librarians at Alabama receive generous support for professional
development activities such as travel to AALL Annual Meetings and other
professional conferences.
Requirements: A law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from an A.B.A.-approved law
school and a master's degree (M.L.S., M.S. in L.S., etc.) from an
A.L.A.-approved library and information science program plus three years
of experience in a position involving legal reference services or
research. Candidates must present evidence of a strong service
orientation and legal reference skills. Strong interpersonal and
communication skills are essential. Supervisory and teaching experience
is preferred.
To Apply: Interested applicants should apply for this position through
the University's online job application service at www.jobs.ua.edu.
Applicants should attach (upload) a cover letter and resume with the
names and contact information for three references to their application.
Questions regarding the application procedure can be directed to Robert
Marshall, Associate Director of the Law Library, at rmarshal@law.ua.edu.
Creighton J. Miller, Jr.
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Head of Reference Services
Bounds Law Library
University of Alabama School of Law
Tuscaloosa, AL
(205)348-2373
cmiller@law.ua.edu <mailto:cmiller@law.ua.edu>
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