Reference And Outreach Services Librarian

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Reference and Outreach Services Librarian

Responsibilities: Providing library services to students, staff, faculty, alumni, attorneys and public patrons. Reference and research services, Law student instruction, serving as a library liaison to Law faculty, collection development, Web page editing, social media and other duties as assigned. Provide reference services by e-mail, telephone, and in-person to faculty, students, staff, alumni, attorneys and other public patrons. Prepare guides, handouts and other materials (both print and Web-based) to assist students, faculty and other patrons with the library collection and services. Serve on the Collection Development Committee to evaluate, update and implement collection development policies; and identify titles for selection, cancellation and weeding. Provide liaison support to Law School faculty, including training in the use of print and electronic resources, preparation of bibliographies, and facilitation of interlibrary and document delivery. Serve as the primary faculty liaison to all adjunct faculty. Teach legal research as part of the LRWA (Legal Research, Writing and Analysis) I and II programs, including instruction in both print and electronic resources. Participate in other bibliographic instruction classes, including substantive law classes; Career, Academic and Alumni Services Office (CAAS) presentations; orientation; and library tours. Under the supervision of the Head of Reference and Instructional Services, take primary responsibility for developing the teaching materials, presenting the materials to the librarians, and scheduling instruction in the LRWA III and IV courses. Take primary responsibility for maintaining the Law Library’s Library and Technology blog, Facebook page, and Twitter feed, and manage the Law Library’s display case. Provide backup, as needed, to the Faculty and Web Services Librarian reviewing and uploading Social Science Research Network (SSRN) papers and making edits to the Law School and Law Library Web sites. Work with the Circulation Department to provide backup coverage at the Circulation Desk when necessary, and assist in collection management decisions. Participate in professional development activities, library committees, and Law School and university activities. Perform other duties as assigned.

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