POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: REFERENCE LIBRARIAN
Harvard Law School Library seeks an experienced and enthusiastic reference
librarian to join the Anglo-American reference department. The law school
has 1,650 JD students, 160 LLM and SJD students, and 75 full time faculty
members. The Anglo-American reference department has a staff of 6
librarians and 2 reference assistants. The library's principal building is
undergoing a $35 million renovation and is scheduled to be reopened in
September 1997. The reference department has been expanding services for
both students and faculty and we are looking forward to the increased
opportunities the new facility will offer.
Duties: Participates in all activities of the Anglo-American reference
department; provides general and in-depth reference in Anglo-American law to
faculty, students, and staff of Harvard Law School and university and the
general public; participates in development and implementation of
instructional programs, including first year legal research instruction;
supports research and instructional needs of faculty including the
development of web-based and printed bibliographies and other relevant
materials; prepares printed and web-based library guides and resource
materials; participates in various library committees; works regularly
scheduled hours at the reference desk including week-ends on a rotating
basis.
Requirements: MLS from ALA accredited library school; JD from ABA
accredited law school; strong interpersonal skills and service orientation;
ability to work in a changing environment; demonstrated teaching ability
with both print and online resources including Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw, and
internet resources; excellent problem solving skills. Candidates should be
thoroughly comfortable with emerging technologies and enthusiastic about
developing expertise to improve the delivery of information within the law
school community. Substantial law library experience as well as familiarity
with Commonwealth materials is preferred.
Salary: Highly competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
Available: July 1, 1997. Applications will be accepted until position is
filled.
To Apply: Send a letter of application, resume, and names of three
references to Harry S. Martin, III, Librarian and Professor of Law, Harvard
Law School Library, Cambridge, MA 02138.
Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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