Librarian Positions, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA
Posted August 8, 2017
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School of Professional and Continuing Studies Librarian
https://richmond.csod.com/ats/
Law Reference & Research Services Librarian
https://richmond.csod.com/ats/
1. School of Professional and Continuing Studies Librarian – 501535
SUMMARY:
The librarian is the liaison to the University’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies and collaborates with faculty from this school to select, manage and develop collections to support these areas and other areas as assigned. Working with School of Professional and Continuing Studies faculty and students, the SPCS Librarian will foster successful interactions to support and enhance research, teaching, and learning through library instruction for liaison areas and First Year Seminars. The initial application review will begin August 21, 2017.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Creates instructional resources and tutorials, provides library instruction, and offers research and consultation appointments to students in liaison areas and to other members of the campus and community as required, using pedagogical best practices and current instructional technologies.
- Creates and maintains research guides and web content that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of critical information literacy practices for students and faculty in liaison areas. Maintains other library web pages as assigned.
- Conducts environmental scans of SPCS subject areas in order to identify current and emerging scholarly projects, areas of inquiry, and pedagogical trends. Align library resources as appropriate to support these departments.
- Collaborates with staff in the library and SPCS to support program outreach and maintenance goals. (e.g., committee work at SPCS and weeding work)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Understanding of the research process in a range of disciplines
- Understand the special needs of adult and non-traditional students and use current best practices and pedagogy in andragogy for teaching/learning with this group of students
- Knowledge of and experience with current and innovative pedagogical trends in teaching and learning, including, but not limited to the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy
- Innovative and energetic teaching and presentation skills
- Demonstrated initiative in working across organizational boundaries
- Experience working cooperatively with people from diverse backgrounds
- Professional and pedagogical commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Knowledge of library technologies and emergent technologies related to library service
- Experience with web-based publishing technologies and LibGuides
- Excellent Internet and database searching skills
- Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- Ability to work and learn independently
- Flexibility and adaptability to work effectively in a dynamic, evolving environment
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- MLS, MIS, or MLIS from a program accredited by the American Library Association
- 2-4 years’ current experience in an academic library or educational setting
- Coursework in adult learning theory or pedagogy and/or experience working with non-traditional/adult student population.
Highly Preferred:
- A second advanced degree in a related educational field
WORK HOURS:
- Full-time, exempt position
- Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; 7.75 hrs./day; 38.75 hrs./week; Saturdays as required
- The position requires extensive evening and weekend instruction/reference coverage as needed throughout the school year
2. Reference & Research Services Librarian – 501976
SUMMARY:
The Reference and Research Services Librarian provides reference, research, and instructional services to law faculty and law students, University faculty and students, and other library users. The position teaches the Legal Research component of the first-year Lawyering Skills program and upper-level legal research instruction. The librarian monitors law-related print and electronic resources and notifies faculty and others about relevant resources and specific items and creates library publications, including regular library news, online research guides, and promotion of faculty scholarship.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching Legal Research
- Teach legal research to assigned sections of the first-year Lawyering Skills program
- Teach upper-level legal research classes as assigned
- Promote students’ legal research skills in doctrinal courses through lectures and research guides
- Prepare students for practice by coordinating and teaching in the Library’s supplemental legal research instruction
- Develop and present legal research training for Law School faculty and staff
- Provide library information and instructional tours
Reference Assistance
- Provide reference assistance, including assistance with library materials and databases, and staff the reference desk as scheduled
- Provide reference and research assistance to faculty
- Promote awareness and use of library resources, including both print and digital materials
- Develop and maintain research guides to assist faculty, students, and other patrons
- Supervise and coordinate faculty research projects, working with research assistants and directly with faculty, including though the Library’s pool of research assistants
Promote Library Awareness and Scholarship
- Promote awareness of library services by preparing and editing guides, library news, and displays
- Promote awareness of faculty scholarship by tracking publications, developing and maintaining displays, and coordinating Library events celebrating faculty scholarship
Collection Development
- Evaluate library print and electronic resources to advise the Collection Development committee and to support special collections
- Support access to Library resources by coordinating digitization projects
University Service
- Serve as a member of Law Library, Law School, and University committees, as appointed and assigned
- Serve as a faculty advisor to students, as assigned
- Assume an active role in the law school community by participating in faculty workshops, colloquies and related events
- Recommend reference and public service policies and procedures to the Head of Reference, Research & Instructional Services and the Associate Dean for Library & Information Services
Professional Service
- Participate actively in local, state, and national law library and library organizations and associations by attending professional meetings and activities
- Write articles and/or presentations for various law and library related publications and associations.
Other Duties as Assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of legal resources, print and electronic, and computer-assisted legal research systems
- Organizational ability
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to interact positively with students, faculty, and other users
- Strong teaching skills and demonstrated effectiveness in conveying legal information in classroom and other instructional settings
- Basic knowledge of foreign, comparative, and international law resources (preferred)
Education & experience:
- D. from ABA-accredited law school
- Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science from ALA-accredited institution
- Reference or public services library experience required
- Law library experience preferred
WORK HOURS:
- Full-time, exempt position
- Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; 7.75 hrs./day; 38.75 hrs./week
- Occasional evenings and weekends will be required on a rotating basis