[LAW-LIB:58511] Reference Librarian Position Opening

From: Edinger, Elizabeth A. (EDINGER@law.edu)
Date: Thu Mar 19 2009 - 08:30:46 PDT

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    The following position has been re-opened:

     

    EVENING REFERENCE LIBRARIAN

    The Judge Kathryn J. DuFour Law Library is seeking candidates for the
    position of Evening Reference Librarian. The Evening Reference
    Librarian reports directly to the Associate Director and Head of Public
    Services, and, together with the Reference staff, provides reference and
    research services to a law school community of 60 full-time faculty and
    900 day and evening law students. The regularly scheduled hours for
    this position are Sunday - Thursday, Noon - 8 p.m.

    Specifically, the Evening Reference Librarian:

    1. Provides direct reference assistance to all Law School library
    patrons seeking information in person, by telephone or chat service.
    2. Assists and instructs faculty and students in effective legal
    research techniques and sources through hands-on training and advanced
    instruction, individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings,
    including participation in the first-year Legal Skills Program.
    3. Provides substantial research assistance to the law school
    faculty, including preparation of bibliographies, monitoring current
    awareness, searching legal and non-legal databases, and performing
    in-depth subject area research.
    4. Participates in the supervision of part-time Circulation desk
    staff and the contract security officer employed by the library.
    5. Participates actively with the library staff on library goal
    planning, collection development, and library policy.
    6. Prepares library guides, bibliographies and web guides for
    general research use.
    7. Assists in the operation and troubleshooting of the computer lab
    and library component of the law school network. Provides direct
    assistance to faculty and students on the use of a variety of computer
    software applications.

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent degree from an
    accredited law school and a Master's of Library Science (M.L.S.). Two
    years experience as a professional librarian, preferably in the
    reference department of a law library. Substantial experience in a legal
    environment (four or more years in a law library) may substitute for the
    J.D. degree. Evidence of significant participation in professional
    activities, such as law librarian associations, publications, etc., is
    essential. A strong service orientation, with the ability to exercise
    tact and good judgment and to maintain a warm and approachable manner in
    the midst of a busy workflow is a must.

    Position open until filled, but resumes received by April 15, 2009 will
    receive first consideration.

    To Apply: Submit a completed CUA Application for Employment
    <http://humanresources.cua.edu/forms/Application.doc> , as well as a
    cover letter, resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three
    professional references to: The Catholic University of America, Office
    of Human Resources, ATTN Employment Manager, Washington, D.C. 20064. You
    may also apply by e-mail to: koker@cua.edu or by fax to: (202) 319-5802.

     

     

    Elizabeth A. Edinger

    Associate Director & Head of Public Services

    Judge Kathryn J. DuFour Law Library

    The Catholic University of America

    3600 John McCormack Road, NW

    Washington, D.C. 20064

    Telephone: (202) 319-5228

     



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