Research Services Librarian, Georgetown Law Library, Georgetown University Law Center, Georgetown, Washington D.C
Posted May 4, 2023
Job Overview
The Research Services Librarian is a member of the Library Research Services Department, the primary library department for the Law Center’s research and document delivery needs. They participate 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.
Work Interactions
Reporting directly to the Head of Library Research Services, the Research Services Librarian, when directed, reviews the work of other members of the Library Research Services staff, including professional librarians; and participates in managing and training of the Research Services Student Assistants.
They also participate in the general functioning of the Patron Services Section – e.g., cooperating in the reference desk rotation, holding individual research consultations with patrons, and engaging in the faculty liaison program.
The Research Services Librarian may also serve as a subject-matter specialist as assigned and called on to evaluate and select materials for the library’s collection in those assigned subject areas.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent
- One to three years academic law library experience, reference, teaching and supervisory experience
- Expert knowledge of both legal and interdisciplinary research sources and methods
- Ability to work under pressure and to set priorities
- Excellent communications skills.
Preferred Qualification
Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
Work Mode: Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation.
How to Apply:
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