Reference/Research Librarian, Seton Hall University, Newark, NJ

The Peter W. Rodino, Jr. Law Library at Seton Hall University, located in Newark, NJ, seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Reference/Research Librarian position.

Responsibilities:

• Provides reference and specialized research assistance to students, faculty, administrators, staff, alumni and others permitted access to library services.
• Provides research assistance and instruction directly to these groups, at the reference desk, by phone, email, and in individual consultations by appointment.
• Serves as library liaison to faculty to support their research and teaching interests.
• Develops expertise in areas of law related to the law school curriculum and faculty research.
• Provides research instruction in the classroom.
• Manages all aspects of inter-library loan.
• Participates in collection development in all formats.
• Develops, creates and maintains online research guides.
• Contributes to the Library’s social media presence.
• Reports to the Acting Director who may assign other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• JD from ABA approved law school or equivalent non-US law degree.
• MLS or equivalent from ALA accredited library school.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Excellent knowledge of both traditional and electronic legal resources.
• Demonstrated commitment to emerging library practices and technologies and their applications to instruction.
• Strong service orientation.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Academic law library experience preferred.
• Instruction experience preferred.

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Additional Salary Information: Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

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