Posted 11/4/2009: Educational Services Law Librarian, Phoenix School of Law, Information Resources Center, PHOENIX, ARIZONA

Phoenix Law is expanding its Library department and is seeking an Educational Services Law Librarian.  The Educational Services Law Librarian will have a variety of duties that include teaching legal research sessions, providing reference service, and preparing instructional materials.  The new Librarian will also help to coordinate exhibits, create research guides and promotional displays for the library. The Educational Services Law Librarian serves on the Collection Development Team and works closely with others to enhance collection use by students and Phoenix Law’s Faculty scholars.

 

As one of a team of six librarians, the Educational Services Law Librarian participates in the evening and weekend reference rotation. Our new librarian will also assist in developing library policies and procedures. Depending on the experience and interests of the candidate, and on the needs of the library, the new Librarian will participate in basic and advanced legal research instruction, online training, Lawyering Process liaison program (commonly known as Legal Research and Writing), library tours, and other educational programs.

This position should be of interest to someone who wants broad exposure to a new and emerging academic law library.  Candidates who are flexible and interested in assisting with a wide range of duties will be preferred.

MLS from an ALA-accredited institution; JD from an ABA-accredited institution preferred. • Experience with legal research materials, including online legal databases. • Preferably one to three years of professional experience in a law or academic library and experience with teaching legal research a plus. • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with faculty, students, and staff. • Firm commitment to law librarianship. • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and technology skills. • Must be able to work independently as well as cooperatively as a member of the law library staff.

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

In addition to a competitive base salary, PhoenixLaw offers an exceptional benefits program.

To apply please send cover letter and resume via email to hr@phoenixlaw.edu.

When applying, please mention that you saw this ad on LISjobs.com/Library Job Postings on the Internet.