Research and Instruction Librarian, Law Library
Institution: Cornell University
Location: Ithaca, NY
Category: Admin – Libraries
Posted: 09/23/2016
Type:Full Time
Cornell Law Library seeks a Research and Instruction Librarian to work part-time, 20 hours per week.
Under the supervision of the Head of Research and Instruction, the Research and Instruction Librarian will perform the following duties:
- Teach legal research in the first-year Lawyering course.
- Provide reference and research services to the Law School and University communities in traditional and online environments.
- May assist with instruction in two clinics managed by the Law Library (the Legal Research Clinic and a new Legislation Clinic anticipated to commence in spring 2017 and the summer Foundations in American Law program.
- Participate in the creation and revision of content for the Law Library’s website, research guides, social media, and other online services and resources.
This position is a benefits eligible one-year term appointment, and offers a competitive hourly rate. It is available on January 1, 2017. Renewal of this position is dependent upon continued funding.
Required Qualifications:
- JD from ABA-accredited institution
- Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth legal research
- Strong service orientation
- Excellent written and oral communication, technology, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and function in a collegial, teamwork-oriented environment, which emphasizes customer service and delivery of exemplary library research services.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Teaching experience
- Experience providing library reference and research services
- MLIS or equivalent from ALA-accredited institution
- Two years professional academic law library or related experience
Application Procedure: Please attach a cover letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers, and addresses for three references (preferred as one PDF document) to your application materials. In the “Experience” section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the ‘Drop Files Here’ box to manually drag document(s) into your application. Applications will be reviewed as received. The deadline for applications is October 21, 2016. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For more information, contact Nina Scholtz, [email protected], 607-255-5862.
Background:
The Law School has approximately 611 JD students, 126 LLM students, including students in the new Masters of Law program in Law, Technology and Entrepreneurship at Cornell Tech in New York City and 15 JSD students. Cornell Law School has 59 permanent faculty, and is the home of the Legal Information Institute. The Law Library houses an outstanding collection of print and digital resources and promotes a challenging environment, which supports the use of new technologies and a tradition of excellent services. Professionals and support staff work closely with the Law School and the University Library. The Law Library is part of the Cornell University Library (CUL) system.
Cornell University is an Ivy League comprehensive research university located in Ithaca in the scenic Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. The town and university offer a unique cosmopolitan and international atmosphere in a beautiful natural setting of waterfalls, gorges, and lakes.
University Job Title:
Assistant Librarian-SP
Level:
002
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Company:
Endowed
Contact Name:
Bonnie Bailey
Number of Openings:
1
Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Background check may be required.
2016-09-22-07:00
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Contact:
Cornell University
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