Law Library Research Services Librarian, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Posted June 28, 2016
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Library Research Services, the Research Librarian participates in the planning, development, implementation and administration of the library’s research services which support the research needs of the law center, focusing on the individual scholarly and educational pursuits of the law faculty, administration and student body.
The Library Research Services Department fills the information needs of the law center community by identifying and obtaining materials and other factual information using resources from several disciplines. Principal duties include but are not limited to:
- Analyze and evaluate legal and interdisciplinary materials, synthesize factual findings, and compose memoranda to faculty to communicate research results. To meet a Georgetown Law faculty member’s research needs the incumbent negotiates completion dates and coordinates the accomplishment of the project by assigning work to student employees or completing the project personally, as appropriate. Works with other members of the library liaison program to manage completion of research projects received through the liaison program.
- Participates in managing and training of the Research Services Student Assistants.
- Participates in the general functioning of the Patron Services Section. Such duties include participating in the reference desk rotation, holding individual research consultations with patrons, and participating in the faculty liaison program.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school. Preferred: J.D. from and ABA-accredited law school.
- One to three years academic law library experience, reference, teaching, and supervisory experience required.