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Reference Librarian - Law Library
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Reference Librarian – Law Library
Georgetown University – Georgetown Law Center
Job Overview The Reference Librarian provides extensive reference service to the Law Center’s faculty and students by participating in the reference desk rotation, conducting individual research consultations, writing research guides, and participating in other law library instructional programs as needed. The role also involves basic and advanced legal research instruction, participating in liaison programs, library tours, and other educational programs. The librarian evaluates and selects materials for the library’s collection in assigned subject areas.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in reference desk rotation, handling approximately 4,000 reference questions per year.
Conduct individual research consultations and provide individualized research advice and instruction to students.
Teach formal classroom instruction to approximately 5,000 students, offering over 150 classes annually.
Participate in legal research and writing instruction, legal liaison programs, journal liaison, faculty liaison, and other educational programs.
Evaluate and select materials for the library’s collection in assigned subject areas.
Work with students and faculty on a nearly constant basis to support research needs.
Requirements and Qualifications
J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school or a non‑U.S. J.D. equivalent.
Master’s degree from an ALA‑accredited school of library and/or information studies or an equivalent non‑U.S. master’s degree.
Knowledge of legal and interdisciplinary research sources and methods, including international, foreign, and comparative law.
Experience with legal research materials, including online legal databases.
Current awareness of new technologies and library trends in legal research and instructional programs.
Excellent communication skills.
Preferred
One to three years of professional experience in a law or academic library.
Experience with teaching legal research.
Work Mode Designation Hybrid – this position has been designated as
Hybrid 4 . Work mode designations are regularly reviewed and may change to meet evolving needs. Details are available on the Georgetown Human Resources website.
Compensation Salary range: $54,616.00 – $100,493.33.
Benefits Georgetown University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work‑life balance benefits, employee discounts, and a variety of voluntary insurance options.
EEO Statement GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Please submit a cover letter and résumé (preferably combined into a single PDF) via the Georgetown Career Center portal. For more information or assistance with accommodations, please contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action.
Apply Here Apply via the Georgetown Careers portal: https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/Law-Center/Reference-Librarian---Law-Library_JR24216
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Job Overview The Reference Librarian provides extensive reference service to the Law Center’s faculty and students by participating in the reference desk rotation, conducting individual research consultations, writing research guides, and participating in other law library instructional programs as needed. The role also involves basic and advanced legal research instruction, participating in liaison programs, library tours, and other educational programs. The librarian evaluates and selects materials for the library’s collection in assigned subject areas.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in reference desk rotation, handling approximately 4,000 reference questions per year.
Conduct individual research consultations and provide individualized research advice and instruction to students.
Teach formal classroom instruction to approximately 5,000 students, offering over 150 classes annually.
Participate in legal research and writing instruction, legal liaison programs, journal liaison, faculty liaison, and other educational programs.
Evaluate and select materials for the library’s collection in assigned subject areas.
Work with students and faculty on a nearly constant basis to support research needs.
Requirements and Qualifications
J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school or a non‑U.S. J.D. equivalent.
Master’s degree from an ALA‑accredited school of library and/or information studies or an equivalent non‑U.S. master’s degree.
Knowledge of legal and interdisciplinary research sources and methods, including international, foreign, and comparative law.
Experience with legal research materials, including online legal databases.
Current awareness of new technologies and library trends in legal research and instructional programs.
Excellent communication skills.
Preferred
One to three years of professional experience in a law or academic library.
Experience with teaching legal research.
Work Mode Designation Hybrid – this position has been designated as
Hybrid 4 . Work mode designations are regularly reviewed and may change to meet evolving needs. Details are available on the Georgetown Human Resources website.
Compensation Salary range: $54,616.00 – $100,493.33.
Benefits Georgetown University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work‑life balance benefits, employee discounts, and a variety of voluntary insurance options.
EEO Statement GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Please submit a cover letter and résumé (preferably combined into a single PDF) via the Georgetown Career Center portal. For more information or assistance with accommodations, please contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action.
Apply Here Apply via the Georgetown Careers portal: https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/Law-Center/Reference-Librarian---Law-Library_JR24216
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