68552BR
University Job Title
Foreign and International Law Research Librarian
Bargaining Unit
None – Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Regular
Compensation Grade
library
Work Location
University Library System
Worksite Address
127 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Work Week
Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Searchable Job Family
Library
Total # of hours to be worked:
37.5
Position Focus:
This position offers working experience amongst a diverse community of scholars and access to a world-class collection of print and digital materials. A successful candidate will be creative, thoughtful, agile, culturally competent, and display emotional intelligence. A librarian in this position will be committed to the diverse, international and multicultural nature of Yale Law School’s programs and its contribution to the evolving scope of the University’ global mission.
Collection Development
We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about foreign and international law. The primary focus of this position offers an opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to the law library’s work in the areas of foreign, comparative, and international law collection development, management, and maintenance. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Foreign and International Law and be a member of the foreign and international law team. The candidate will be part of the law library’s collection development team with selection responsibilities based on the candidate’s experience and language skills.
The Lillian Goldman Law Library’s Foreign and International Law Collection is regarded as one of the leading collections in the nation, supporting excellence in teaching, learning, and research. Our selectors currently collect in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Chinese. Our Foreign and International Law Collection is a hybrid collection, consisting of both print and electronic materials. For more information, please see our Collection Development Policy: https://library.law.yale.edu/collection-development-policy
Research and Instruction
The Foreign and International Law Research Librarian will also be part of the general research and instruction team and be expected to provide legal research and reference services to students, faculty, staff, and the Yale community in a variety of ways. In addition, and based on the candidate’s experience and interest, the successful candidate may participate in legal research instruction offered at Yale Law School.
Outreach
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with library colleagues from all departments and library administration to lead and coordinate the library’s social media and other outreach efforts to promote library’s work, projects, publications, events, and other initiatives.
This position will also participate in developing and maintaining the Library’s online presence via the web site and other electronic means. The candidate will help maintain and/or develop print and online tools to educate and assist patrons in conducting legal research and using library resources. Interest in keeping up with evolving technologies is desired.
The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work on a variety of projects and initiatives, including creating exhibits and developing other law library activities according to the library’s needs and the candidate’s interest and aptitude. Strong emphasis on teamwork and commitment to fostering collaborative environment is desired.
Service to the Library and Professional Engagement
All professional librarians participate in library planning committees, working groups, and task forces within the Law Library, Law School, and the University Library. There are opportunities for professional growth, scholarship, and involvement in campus, regional, and national professional organizations and collaborative activities. A successful candidate will be expected to be professionally active and represent the Library and the University in the academic, scholarly, and professional community. Strong individual growth and professional development is desired.
This position will be assigned a rank of Librarian 1 to Librarian 3. Librarian ranking information can be found at http://bit.ly/YULRanksPromotions .
Dept/Section URL
https://library.law.yale.edu/
Essential Duties
1. Contribute to the law library’s work in the areas of foreign, comparative, and international law collection development, management, and maintenance 2. Selection responsibilities based on the candidate’s experience and language skills. 3. Provide legal research and reference services to students, faculty, staff, and the Yale community in a variety of ways. 4. May participate in legal research instruction offered at Yale Law School. 5. Work collaboratively with library colleagues from all departments and library administration to lead and coordinate the library’s social media and other outreach efforts to promote library’s work, projects, publications, events, and other initiatives. 6. Participate in developing and maintaining the Library’s online presence via the web site and other electronic means. 7. Help maintain and/or develop print and online tools to educate and assist patrons in conducting legal research and using library resources. 8. Work on a variety of projects and initiatives, including creating exhibits and developing other law library activities according to the library’s needs. 9. Participate in library planning committees, working groups, and task forces within the Law Library, Law School, and the University Library. Be professionally active and represent the Library and the University in the academic, scholarly, and professional community.
Required Education and Experience
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school (or foreign equivalent) and Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science (or foreign equivalent).
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Demonstrated interest or experience in foreign and international law collection development. Proficiency in Foreign Languages Skills (German, French, and/or Italian language skills preferred).
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Demonstrated experience in providing research and reference support in areas of U.S. legal research. Demonstrated knowledge or interest in foreign, international, and comparative law.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Demonstrated ability to function in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment that emphasizes customer service and delivery of exemplary research and instructional services. Strong public services orientation.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; emotionally intelligent; positive attitude. Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively across units. Demonstrated ability to think independently, consult appropriately, and solve problems.
Required Skill/Ability 5:
Self-motivated, superior attention to detail, excellent organizational skills. Strong analytical ability, creative, and agile.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Experience with foreign and international law materials. Two years of experience providing research and reference support in an academic, public, or private law library. Experience teaching in a classroom setting or another learning environment. Experience with web development tools, web-based tools, social media, or other library technologies beyond online research databases.
Drug Screen
No
Health Screening
No
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.
Covid Vaccine Requirement
Please note that the university has a COVID vaccination requirement; visit for details. For up-to-date information visit COVID-19 website
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
Affirmative Action Statement:
Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, at [email protected], or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 8th Floor, Five Post Office Square, Boston MA 02109-3921. Telephone: 617.289.0111, Fax: 617.289.0150, TDD: 800.877.8339, or Email: [email protected].
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Yale University is a tobacco-free campus
