Reference/Instructional Services Librarian, University of Miami Law Library, Miami, FL
Posted January 5, 2017
The Law Library is seeking a Reference/Instructional Services Librarian to join our team. In addition to general reference duties, the Reference/Instructional Services Librarian is responsible for coordinating all training and outreach to students and student groups within the law school.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Responsible for creating, organizing, and marketing legal research training opportunities for law students and student groups;
- Coordinates library participation in the First Year Legal Communication and Research Skills classes (tours, training, etc.);
- Works at a centrally located, active reference desk to provide reference assistance to law students and faculty, the University of Miami community, members of the bar and the public;
- Participates in teaching library-sponsored classes;
- Responsible for faculty research requests as needed;
- Prepares educational research tools, such as guides and video tutorials;
- Possibility of teaching an advanced legal research course as an Adjunct;
- Some evening and weekend work is required;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
M.L.S. (or foreign equivalent) and J.D. (or foreign equivalent) from accredited institutions (completion of both degrees required by employment start date); excellent organizational and teaching skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to develop and implement a new program from beginning to end; strong service philosophy; desire to participate as an enthusiastic team player; energetic, hard working and flexible; able to work in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds; willing to take initiative.
Salary and Benefits:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience; comprehensive benefits package, including moving assistance and professional development funds. This position is a non-tenure track faculty appointment.
Application:
Anyone (entry level or experienced) wishing to be considered for this position should write or email Pam Lucken, Head of Reference, at [email protected] or to the University of Miami Law Library, P.O. Box 248087, Coral Gables, FL 33124 or by Fax (305-284-3554). For questions, please contact Pam Lucken by email or by telephone (305-284-3043).
The application letter should include a complete statement of qualifications, a resume and the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three persons who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s qualifications for this position. Candidates applying early will be given first consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.