LAW LIBRARIAN II University of Puerto Rico Law School

The Library of the University of Puerto Rico School of Law, Río Piedras Campus, is considering candidates to fill the full time tenure track position as Librarian II, starting January 2017.

Responsibilities: Collaborate in the development and advancement of new technologies in the Library and the School of Law; provide reference services to professors, students, and the general public; support professors, students, and visitors in their legal research; offer trainings regarding legal research and library skills; develop services, programs, bibliographical and audiovisual collections that reflect modern curriculum tendencies and support the School’s academic programs; participate in legal education activities organized by the Library and the School of Law; assist in teaching Legal Writing and Research courses to law students; help the faculty with the use of technological resources, including online education platforms (i.e. Moodle); evaluate print and digital services and resources; help update the Library’s website; support in academic accreditation procedures in higher education institutions; actively participate in the daily life of the School of Law and the University, as well as fulfill the responsibilities of the faculty that might be applicable to the position of Librarian II, as stated in UPR bylaws.

See job posting at http://uprrp.edu/jobs

Requirements: Masters in Library or Information Sciences (MIS, MLIS, MLS) from an institution accredited by the American Library Association (or its international equivalent); Juris Doctor (JD) from an institution accredited by the American Bar Association (not required, but strongly preferred); minimum of five (5) years of experience in law library administration or supervision, and in legal bibliographical services and resources, printed and digital; knowledge and experience in library services and digital integrated information systems; knowledge of online education systems and digital “Open Access” platforms; experience in the creation, implementation, and participation in educational programs of information systems; experience in supervising library staff in public service institutions; capacity to work individually and in a team; proficiency in Spanish and English; available to work night shifts and on weekends, and holidays; demonstrate excellent ability to work in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment; commitment to legal education; proficient in using programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint and basic knowledge of the use of Content Management Systems such as WordPress, Joomla, and others.

The deadline for receiving documents will be October 31, 2016. Applicants must send, through regular mail and email: 1) letter describing their vision for the Library of the School of Law and its areas of expertise; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) copy of the academic credentials of all their degrees; 4) evidence of completed research, publications, and creative work; 5) three letters of recommendation to:

Vivian I. Neptune Rivera, Dean

Escuela de Derecho Universidad de Puerto Rico

PO Box 23349

San Juan, PR 00931-3349

escuela.derecho@upr.edu