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Reference & Access Services Librarian at St. John's University School of Law Job

METRO | 599, New York, NY, United States, 10261

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The Rittenberg Law Library at St. John’s University School of Law is seeking a collaborative and service-focused person to join our law library team.

The Reference & Access Services Librarian will join a service-centered team that is an integral part of the life of a strong, inclusive, and vibrant law school community. They will provide comprehensive access services for the space and resources of the Library and serve as a member of the Reference team, whose members collaborate to provide reference services and legal research instruction.

The position is full-time, Monday-Thursday, 8 hours per day with flexible start times; Friday, 6 hours per day with flexible start times; 1 remote day per week, subject to business needs.

Essential Functions:

  • Supervise and coordinate training for the Library’s Access & Collection Services staff and student employees to provide comprehensive access and collection services to the law school community.
  • Oversee resource sharing and document delivery services.
  • Supervise circulation services, physical collection maintenance, and course reserves.
  • Coordinate student services outreach and initiatives.
  • Identify and manage departmental projects to enhance access to and use of the physical collection.
  • Provide extensive reference and research services to law faculty and students.
  • Participate in the preparation and delivery of research workshops and curate subject-specific research guides.
  • If the successful candidate has a J.D., then they will also participate in the preparation and delivery of credit-bearing research instruction, including the required research course in the second-year curriculum. This work is compensated separately.
  • Participate as a team member in initiatives led by other Librarians and the Associate Dean for Library Services.
  • Foster strong working relationships with colleagues both at St. John’s and in other libraries.
  • Knowledge of legal materials and current research methods, along with strong analytical skills.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, within a collegial environment.
  • Effective leadership skills.
  • Commitment to engaging in professional development.
  • A strong work ethic and commitment to excellent service.
  • Adept in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and other standard business and academic applications.
  • Ability to combine the pursuit of excellence with a spirit of kindness and collaboration.
  • A commitment to being part of an inclusive and anti-racist law school.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Either a J.D. from an ABA-approved law school or an M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited library school.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a law library setting.
  • Instructional experience, including informal or formal instruction.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Both a J.D. from an ABA-approved law school and an M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited library school.
  • Three or more years of experience in an academic law library, including legal research, reference, and/or access services.
  • Experience coordinating and managing interlibrary loan and document delivery services, including familiarity with interlibrary loan software.
  • Experience working with new and emerging technologies in libraries.
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