Job Opening – USA

Reference Librarian, Drake University Law Library

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Drake University Law Library is seeking a Reference Librarian with a strong service orientation to help provide patron services to members of the Law School, Drake University, the local bench and bar, and the public. Located in Iowa?s capital city, the library enjoys a relationship with other local special libraries, including the State Law Library, and other local academic libraries, including the main library of Drake University. This is a full-time tenure-track position with faculty rank. The Reference Librarian reports to the Associate Dean for Information Resources and Technology.

Responsibilities: The Reference Librarian provides reference services (including one evening per week during the regular academic year), coordinates reference operations, provides instructional sessions to groups and classes, team-teaches a one-credit advanced legal research course , prepares and updates research guides and other library publications, supervises the Public Services Administrative Assistant, oversees interlibrary loan and document delivery services, schedules Information Desk staffing, and is responsible for other administrative duties as assigned.

Required: MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution; library and reference experience; knowledge of print and electronic information resources; demonstrated administrative and organizational ability; excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred: J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited institution; relevant experience in an academic law library.

Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent fringe benefits, including TIAA/CREF and tuition waivers for employee and dependents.
Applications: The position is available on March 1, 2011. Applications will be accepted immediately and until the position is filled; however, applications submitted by February 1, 2011 will receive priority consideration.
A full job description and further information about Drake University Law School is available at http://www.law.drake.edu/library/referencePosition.html