Reference and Electronic Services Librarian/
Senior Reference and Electronic Services Librarian
The Boston University Pappas Law Library has an opening for a Reference and
Electronic Services Librarian. Candidates with appropriate experience will
be considered at the level of Senior Reference and Electronic Services
Librarian.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Head of Reference Services,
this position will have primary responsibility for organizing electronic
research services for law students and faculty. In coordination with
vendors, organize all online research training programs for first year law
students and advanced training for upperclass students. Assist faculty with
online research, advise them of new electronic research resources in their
disciplines and organize presentations to demonstrate and teach new products
and enhancements. Actively participate in law library web site development
and participate in Electronic Collection Development Committee to review and
select online resources for the library.
This position will participate as a member of the reference department team
of four professional librarians. Each reference librarian provides
extensive reference and research assistance to law students and faculty,
develops and teaches online and traditional research instructional programs,
and assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of reference
and public services policies, procedures and publications.
REQUIREMENTS: M.L.S. or equivalent from an A.L.A. accredited library school
required. J.D. from an A.B.A. accredited law school strongly preferred.
One to three years relevant experience required. Candidates with more than
three years of professional legal reference experience and significant
contributions to the profession may be considered at the Senior level.
Substantial knowledge of WESTLAW, LEXIS-NEXIS and the Internet and
experience teaching online research. Strong service orientation,
organizational and interpersonal skills essential.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. Professional
development and research project funding available.
TO APPLY: Send a letter of application, a resume, and the names of three
references to Joanne Letty, Office of Personnel, Boston University, 25 Buick
Street, Boston, MA 02215. Boston University is an Equal Opportunity,
Affirmative Action Employer.
If you have any questions about this job opening, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Russell Sweet
Head of Reference Services
Pappas Law Library
Boston University School of Law
765 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
Phone: (617) 353-8855
Fax: (617) 353-5995
E-mail: rsweet@bu.edu
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