Under the direction of the Law Librarian III, provides legal reference assistance to
lawyers, judges, self-represented litigants and the public. Assists Law Library Administration in
enforcing library policies and procedures. Provides research instruction and database
training for library users and staff. Prepares and maintains print and web-based research guides for library users. Facilitates and promotes the use of special collections within the Library. Developscontent for the Law Library website. Contributes to collection development for print and electronic resources. Participates in law library outreach for internal and external audiences. Produces relevant marketing materials including newsletters and library displays. Occasionally assists in other library service areas or at branches. Performs other
duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation with a Master’s Degree in Library Science and/or Information Science from a
college or university accredited by the American Library Association
(Must provide original college/university transcript at time of interview)*
IS REQUIRED.
One (1) year of work experience providing reference
services in a law library
IS REQUIRED.
Validcurrent driver’s license
(Must provide proof at time of interview) *
IS REQUIRED.
PreferredQualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of law with a
Juris Doctorate Degree
IS PREFERRED.
Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
Thoroughknowledge of basic and advanced legal research sources and techniques using
print and electronic sources. Knowledge of
library operations including an understanding of library practices, trends,
integrated library systems (ILS), and emerging technologies. Knowledge of
print and electronic government documents including Federal, State and local
documents and the ability to identify and locate such documents. Knowledge of
print and electronic foreign and international legal resources. Skill
utilizing technologies and electronic communication including Microsoft Office;
Lexis Advance; Westlaw; Hein Online; web-based research; and online catalog and
circulation ILS modules. Skillplanning and teaching classes on legal research or law-related topics. Skill developing and creating legal research guides. Ability to work independently and function in a collegial, team-oriented environment, which emphasizes customer service and delivery of exemplary library services. Ability to work with diverse library users of varying levels of skill and understanding. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.
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