Ref & Tech Law Librarian – Uni Wisconsin Madison

POSITION VACANCY ID:

89565-AS

EMPLOYMENT CLASS:

Academic Staff-Renewable

WORKING TITLE:

Reference and Technology Law Librarian

OFFICIAL TITLE:

ACADEMIC LIBRARIAN(R04DN) or ASSOC ACAD LIBRARIAN(R04FN)

HIRING DEPARTMENT:

A455000-LAW SCHOOL/LIBRARY/LIBRARY

FTE:

100%

ANTICIPATED BEGIN DATE:

JUNE 01, 2017

TERM:

This is a renewable appointment.

ADVERTISED SALARY:

Minimum $52,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

DEGREE AND AREA OF SPECIALIZATION:

Master’s degree in library science (or its equivalent) from an ALA-accredited school and
JD from an ABA-accredited law school

MINIMUM NUMBER OF YEARS AND TYPE OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:

Required Qualifications:
Knowledge of legal sources and strong legal research skills
Demonstrated awareness of current technology trends in law libraries
Enthusiasm, creativity, and ability to propose new projects and workflows
Knowledge of website architecture, design and accessibility
Teaching and presentation experience
Excellent written and interpersonal skills
Strong organization and analytical thinking skills
Ability to work on a team, act independently and know when to seek assistance.
Willingness to work occasional evening and weekend hours

Preferred Qualifications:
One or more years of professional library reference experience
Academic law library experience
Basic HTML and CSS knowledge
Experience promoting library services
Experience teaching legal research or other course
Experience serving as a liaison to law faculty and/or staff

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Reference and Technology Librarian (RTL) is responsible for promoting and implementing technology that will support faculty, students and staff at the University of Wisconsin Law School in their research and scholarship. The RTL shares reference and instructional duties with the other reference staff. Reports to the Head of Reference.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Minimum salary is $52,000, but final negotiated pay will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Madison – the state’s capital city with a population of over 230,000 – is a beautiful and affordable city that regularly makes the national “best of” lists. It offers a combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural offerings, outdoor recreation, distinctive restaurants, unique shops and vibrant nightlife.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison combines on a single campus nine schools and three colleges, enrolling approximately 40,000 students from more than 115 countries and every state in the U.S. Its 900-acre campus on the shores of Lake Mendota is considered one of the most beautiful in the country. The university’s location in south central Wisconsin makes for convenient access to Milwaukee (80 miles), Chicago (150 miles) and Minneapolis (270 miles).

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