Position: Law Librarian Argosy University USA

Academic Affairs

Argosy University

Master’s Degree

16011

Western State University College of Law Fullerton, CA 92831, US

03/09/2017

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Job Description: Law Library Reference

Responsibilities for this position include: Provides reference assistance to law students, faculty, and other WSCL patrons; Participates in student instruction and outreach activities including the first-year Legal Writing and Research program, orientation, specialized in-class research sessions,  as well as research courses taught exclusively by librarians; Participates as a member of the collection development team for both online and print collections; Contributes to the creation of print and electronic reference tools; and Supervises the Reserve Desk and student library assistants as needed.  Some evening and weekend hours required.  This position reports to the Director of the Law Library.

Required:

·         JD from an ABA-accredited (or foreign equivalent) institution and a MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited (or foreign equivalent) institution. Persons with a JD who are currently accepted in an MLS degree program at an ALA-accredited school are encouraged to apply.

·         In-depth knowledge of legal sources and legal research in electronic and print formats.

·         Strong customer service orientation.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·         Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred:

·         Experience working in an academic law library.

·         Teaching Experience.

·         Demonstrated interest in or experience with law practice technology.

Abilities:

·         Ability to work effectively in groups.

·         Ability to work well within the principles and practices of collection development.

·         Ability to teach legal research to individuals at the reference desk, to small groups and in the classroom. 

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Work Environment
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Notice
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