Full Job Description
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.
- 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.
Professional reference experience in an academic law library; teaching experience, technical services experience.