USA: Reference Librarian Brooklyn Law School Library

Brooklyn Law School Library seeks a dynamic, innovative, user-focused individual to serve as a Reference Librarian. Applications from entry-level candidates are welcome and encouraged. Brooklyn Law School is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

The position is available as of January 2017.

Position Summary

The Reference Librarian will join a library staff of ten librarians and ten paraprofessionals.  The Library provides reference service to faculty, staff, students, and alumni six days per week, both in person and electronically.  Reference Librarians teach Advanced Legal Research courses as well as other formal and informal classes. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the research and instructional needs of BLS faculty, students, and other library users
• Teaching students legal research skills in the classroom as well as providing informal legal research instruction
• Staffing the Library’s Reference Desk, including some evening and/or Saturday shifts
• Marketing library services and resources to the BLS community, including primary responsibility for the library’s social media
• Participating in the Library’s faculty liaison program and preparing web-based research guides
• Participating in collection development

Required:

• M.L.S. or equivalent and J.D. from accredited institutions
• Working knowledge of legal materials and research strategies needed by law faculty and students
• Demonstrated expertise and aptitude for learning technology related to job duties
• Strong service orientation
• Excellent teaching skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups within an academic community

Preferred:

• Experience teaching or training people to use legal research tools
• Experience working in an academic law library

To apply:

Applications should be sent to: Janet Sinder, Director of the Library & Associate Professor of Law, [email protected]

Applications should include:

• A cover letter describing interest, qualifications, and experience
• A current resume detailing education and relevant experience
• The names and contact information for three professional references

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.  Preference will be given to applications received by October 14, 2016.