Reference & Research Services Librarian needed at the University of Richmond! Apply now...
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Posted By: Hija Chang on August 14, 2017 FEATURED Content The Reference and Research Services Librarian provides reference, research, and instructional services to law faculty and law students, University faculty and students, and other library users. The position teaches the Legal Research component of the first-year Lawyering Skills program and upper-level legal research instruction. The librarian monitors law-related print and electronic resources and notifies faculty and others about relevant resources and specific items and creates library publications, including regular library news, online research guides, and promotion of faculty scholarship. RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching Legal Research •Teach legal research to assigned sections of the first-year Lawyering Skills program •Teach upper-level legal research classes as assigned •Promote students’ legal research skills in doctrinal courses through lectures and research guides •Prepare students for practice by coordinating and teaching in the Library’s supplemental legal research instruction •Develop and present legal research training for Law School faculty and staff •Provide library information and instructional tours Reference Assistance •Provide reference assistance, including assistance with library materials and databases, and staff the reference desk as scheduled •Provide reference and research assistance to faculty •Promote awareness and use of library resources, including both print and digital materials •Develop and maintain research guides to assist faculty, students, and other patrons •Supervise and coordinate faculty research projects, working with research assistants and directly with faculty, including though the Library’s pool of research assistants Promote Library Awareness and Scholarship •Promote awareness of library services by preparing and editing guides, library news, and displays •Promote awareness of faculty scholarship by tracking publications, developing and maintaining displays, and coordinating Library events celebrating faculty scholarship Collection Development •Evaluate library print and electronic resources to advise the Collection Development committee and to support special collections •Support access to Library resources by coordinating digitization projects University Service •Serve as a member of Law Library, Law School, and University committees, as appointed and assigned •Serve as a faculty advisor to students, as assigned •Assume an active role in the law school community by participating in faculty workshops, colloquies and related events •Recommend reference and public service policies and procedures to the Head of Reference, Research & Instructional Services and the Associate Dean for Library & Information Services Professional Service •Participate actively in local, state, and national law library and library organizations and associations by attending professional meetings and activities •Write articles and/or presentations for various law and library related publications and associations. Other Duties as Assigned Education & experience: •D. from ABA-accredited law school •Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science from ALA-accredited institution •Reference or public services library experience required •Law library experience preferred WORK HOURS: •Full-time, exempt position •Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; 7.75 hrs./day; 38.75 hrs./week •Occasional evenings and weekends will be required on a rotating basis SALARY STRUCTURE: Pay Grade 7 To see more detailed salary information please review the University of Richmond's Compensation Structure. Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond (www.richmond.edu) blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. Richmond offers a unique combination of undergraduate and graduate programs. Our School of Arts & Sciences anchors Richmond as a nationally ranked liberal arts university. A ranked business school, the nation’s first school of leadership studies, a highly respected law school, a nationally recognized international education program and the community-focused School of Professional and Continuing Studies build on that strong foundation and make this university something unique. UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE Click this link to view and apply for this job! If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Hija Chang
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