Senior Law Librarian
Northeastern University
Senior Law Librarian
Requisition Number: STFR000603
Division/College: School of Law
FT/PT: Full Time
Grade: 12
Position Summary:
The Senior Law Librarian: Collection Development will provide Faculty Research Support, Reference Assistance, Legal Research Instruction, Database and Web Support and Collection Development. This professional librarian must possess a Master of Library and Information Science (“MLIS”) or Master of Library Science (“MLS”) degree and either a legal education (J.D. or LL.B.) or 6-8 years’ experience working as a law librarian. Professional library experience and law library experience are particularly desirable. The candidate will teach a two credit subject matter legal research course for upper level students one quarter a year to up to 20 students, including syllabus development; creating and/or mentoring print and electronic research exercises; developing and/or delivering lectures, demonstrations and presentations on legal research and strategy; creating and/or commenting on student exercises; and mentoring students on legal research exercises and pathfinders. The candidate must be able to work with a diverse population and possess excellent public services skills. Excellent research, reference, writing, and bibliographic skills are required. Word-processing, e-mail, basic web publishing, and basic Access and Excel skills are also required. It is helpful to know how to utilize teaching technology including overhead projection of DVD, VCR, Powerpoint presentations, PC and internet; use of ELMO projector for paper, books and objects. A sense of humor is essential. We need a responsible, motivated, creative team player who is also able to work independently. You must enjoy completing a variety of tasks. Some evening and weekend hours are required.
The Senior Law Librarian: Collection Development Librarian plays an integral and foundational role in the Law Library. S/he participates in shaping the direction and policies of the Collection for the Law Library. S/he works closely with the Associate Law Librarian for Curriculum and Collection Services and the other members of the Acquisitions team to monitor spending and strategize the distribution of spending on the collection.The Senior Law Librarian: Collection Development Librarian researches trends in legal publishing and collection development as well as other academic fields and libraries, especially the balance of print and online sources. S/he recommends readings and summarizes trends to the Collection Development Committee and attends professional development conferences. S/he is responsible for envisioning the future and making well-researched, sound recommendations for change to the Collection Development Committee and for revising the Collection Development Policy to adapt to this time of rapid change in legal publishing and technologies.
The Senior Law Librarian: Collection Development Librarian is an integral part of the Selections team. S/he is primarily responsible for most collections decisions in line with the Collection Policy, the Collection Development Committee, and spending requirements. She chooses the best cataloging records during the selection process and s/he is responsible for staying up-to-date in metadata standards and best practices in order to choose the best available records and should seek out opportunities for professional development.
Qualifications:
The Senior Law Librarian will provide Faculty Research Support, Reference Assistance, Legal Research Instruction, Database and Web Support, and Collection Development. This professional librarian must possess a Master of Library and Information Science (“MLIS”) or Master of Library Science (“MLS”) degree and either a legal education (J.D. or LL.B.) or 6-8 years’ experience working as a law librarian. Professional library experience and law library experience are particularly desirable. The candidate must be able to work with a diverse population and possess excellent public services skills. Excellent research, reference, writing, and bibliographic skills are required. Word-processing, e-mail, basic web publishing, and basic Access and Excel skills are also required. It is helpful to know how to utilize teaching technology including overhead projection of DVD, VCR, Powerpoint presentations, PC and internet; use of ELMO projector for paper, books and objects. A sense of humor is essential. We need a responsible, motivated, creative team player who is also able to work independently. You must enjoy completing a variety of tasks. Some evening and weekend hours are required.
At least two years of experience working in selections or acquisitions, preferably in a law library; familiar with selections policies and overview of process, experience dealing with publishers, their catalogs and GOBI. Demonstrated experience with and/or strong interest in Legal Bibliography is required – please address this in your cover letter. Demonstrated successful cataloging experience using AACR2, LCSH, LC classification, MARC formats, OCLC, and an integrated library system in an academic or research library is preferred but not required. We will train the right person. A familiarity with RDA is desirable.
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: Careers@Northeastern
Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.
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