POSITION: RESEARCH LIBRARIAN
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LAW SCHOOL
ASA V. CALL LAW LIBRARY
The University of Southern California Law Library's primary mission is to
support the teaching and research activities of the USC Law School
community, which consists of approximately 600 law students and 40 full-
time faculty members, many of whom have interdisciplinary research
interests. The USC law faculty is recognized as one of the most
productive in the country. The Library also serves the USC community as a
whole as well as the general public. The Director of the Law Library is
the Chief Information Officer of the Law School, with responsibility for
both the Library as well as all of the information technology and
computing services for the Law School. The Library and Computing staff is
composed of 10 professional librarians (including 3 research librarians),
14.5 support staff members, and a number of student assistants.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reports to the Assistant Director of the Law Library.
Provides in-depth research and reference service to the USC Law School
faculty. Assists all Law Library patrons in the use of the Library's
collection and computer resources. Participates actively in the teaching
of legal research classes, including classes for the first year Legal
Research course and the Advanced Legal Research elective course, as well
as online training and other special workshops and classes given
throughout the year. Prepares instructional materials and exercises for
these classes and other written materials to help facilitate the use of
the Library and encourage the utilization of available resources.
Participates in collection and database development, including the
updating of the Law Library's Web page. Helps supervise and provide
direction to the Library's student Research Assistant. Works one evening
a week during the regular school year.
QUALIFICATIONS: M.L.S. or equivalent graduate degree from an
ALA-accredited library school and a J.D. from an ABA-approved law school.
Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work collegially and in a team environment with a strong
commitment to service. Working knowledge of LEXIS, Westlaw, and the
Internet. At least two years of relevant experience in a law library is
preferred.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Highly competitive, reflecting qualifications and
experience. $50,000 minimum. Benefits include 22 vacation days,
5 optional holidays, health care, dental, and optical benefits, and
TIAA/CREF and other retirement plans (the employee contributes 5% and the
University contributes 10% of salary).
TO APPLY: To be considered for the Research Librarian position, please
send a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of three references whom we can contact. Please send
these materials to:
Brian Raphael
Assistant Director of the Law Library
University of Southern California Law Library
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0072
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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