Assistant Professor (Law Library Reference Librarian) Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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Job Details
Title:
Assistant Professor (Law Library Reference Librarian)
Deadline to Apply:
04/28/2023
Application Deadline:
or until filled
Job Category:
Faculty
Department:
School of Law Library-SIUC
College:
School of Law-SIUC
Months of Appointment:
12
Position Summary:

Southern Illinois University School of Law seeks to hire a Reference Librarian at the rank of Assistant Professor. This is a tenure track faculty position in the School of Law Library.

The Reference Librarian is responsible for providing reference, research, and instructional assistance to faculty, students, and staff of the School of Law, the University community, and the general public. The Reference Librarian also serves as part of the library team that teaches legal research in the law school’s first-year, two-semester Lawyering Skills Program and participates in other direct instructional activities covering traditional and electronic research.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Chiefly responsible for providing reference, research, and instructional assistance to faculty, students, and staff of the School of Law, the University community, and the general public. The Reference Librarian also serves as part of the library team that teaches legal research in the law school’s first-year, two-semester Lawyering Skills Program and participates in other direct instructional activities covering traditional and electronic research.
This position participates in the Lawyering Skills program and, compatible with the interests and experience of the Reference Librarian and the needs of the School of Law, teaches other courses and programs offered to students in the School of Law; provides instruction to School of Law students and faculty by conducting or participating in legal research lectures and specialized topical research seminars; provides instruction in the use of the library and its materials to students enrolled in courses from other University departments through orientation tours and direct individual assistance; and participates in the reference work of the Department through direct patron assistance and related activities.
Compatible with the interests and experience of the person in this position and the library’s needs, participates in the library’s collection development program, engages in original research and publishing as described in the Law Library Promotion and Tenure Guidelines, serves the law school by participating in school wide activities, including but not limited to service on standing or special committees as requested by the Dean; and serves the library and legal professions by actively participating on the local, regional, or national level, including but not limited to service for associations, attendance at professional conferences and continuing education programs, and delivering presentations at professional meetings.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • M.L.S., M.L.I.S., M.I.S., or equivalent degree from ALA-accredited school by date of hire;
  • J.D. degree from ABA-accredited school by date of hire, although substantial or significant relevant experience may be substituted;
  • knowledge of legal bibliography and legal research techniques, including the use of Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other electronic legal information resources;
  • excellent interpersonal skills and proficiency in oral and written communication; ability to work effectively both in a team setting and independently;
  • strong service orientation.
Preferred Qualifications:

Professional reference experience in an academic law library; teaching experience, technical services experience.

Required Documents:
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae
Contact:
Judith Ray
Contact Email:
Contact Phone #:
618-453-8135
Security/Safety Sensitive:
N/A