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Posted 1/6/12:

Information Services Librarian, Law and Research Library Division, Arizona State Library

Secretary of State
Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Division

Law and Research Library Division

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Title: Information Services Librarian

Work Location: 1700 West Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $40,000

Apply By: January 17, 2012

Job Description Summary:
The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records serves the information needs of Arizona citizens as authorized in the Arizona Revised Statutes. Through its divisions , Library and Archives provides access to archives, library development assistance to libraries, a library for the visually and physically disabled, a museum, a public records management program and a research and law library. In the Law and Research Library this position provides specialized information services related to: law, government, genealogy, and political science. Knowledge and interest in areas of library services to the legislature and law are key elements of this position.

Responsibilities:
• Answers questions dealing with the law library collection and other collections including federal and state agency publications, genealogy, and electronic resources.
• Familiarity or experience with legal resources and service principles preferred
• Maintains thorough knowledge of professional library principles, materials and practices
• Provides library tours; plans and presents workshops; and, provides bibliographic instruction in the use of library materials.
• Prepares monthly and special reports on activities.
• Represents the library at professional meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Qualifications:
• Libraries and library work (ALA-accredited MLS), prefer some experience with legal materials
• Customer service work and attributes of excellent customer service.
• State and federal government structures and processes.
• Computer skills for research (searching ,web pages, 2.0) and of the services available electronically.
• Computer skills for research.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.

All newly hired employees are subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification Program.

RETIREMENT: This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)*.

*ASRS enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment, if not already an ASRS member at the time of hire.

BENEFITS: Comprehensive benefits package includes accrual of sick and vacation leave, and 10 holidays per year; health* and dental insurance*; retirement plan; life insurance; and long-term disability insurance. Optional employee benefits include short-term disability*, deferred compensation, and supplemental life insurance*.

*Elective benefits for new employees hired on or after July 20, 2011, will be subject to a 90-day waiting period, except for transfers from other State agencies or who regularly worked for the State of Arizona within 2 years prior to the date of hire.

Note: This position is not covered by the Arizona State Merit System Rules.

How to Apply:

Applicants interested in being considered must submit their resume via email to hrjobs@lib.az.us or through U.S. Mail:
Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records
HR Jobs
1700 W. Washington, Room 200
Phoenix, AZ 85007

This position is not covered by the Arizona State Personnel Merit System Rules.

An EEO/Reasonable Accommodation Employer

 

Re-Posted 12/15/11:

Instructional Librarian, Phoenix School of Law

The Instructional Librarian provides instruction, reference, and research services to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other users of the Phoenix School of Law Library. The Instructional Librarian reports to the Director of the Law Library.

Phoenix School of Law was established in 2005 and as of June 2010 has received full ABA accreditation. It is part of the InfiLaw consortium of law schools and is committed to a learning experience that is student-centered and creates practice-ready graduates. The Law Library provides access to over 100,000 volumes and volume-equivalents and many electronic resources. The Law Library currently serves a law school with 25 full-time faculty members and over 700 students. For more information visit: www.phoenixlaw.edu.

Summary: Phoenix School of Law Library seeks applicants for an Instructional Librarian. The Instructional Librarian works as part of a reference, instruction, and research support team that supports the Law School community and alumni. The applicant should be proficient in legal and other research strategies and resources. The applicant should be familiar with new information technologies as they apply to instruction and communication. The applicant should be willing to share teaching methodologies, presentations, and tutorials with the legal academic community. The applicant should maintain an awareness of developments in law librarianship and legal education. The Instructional Librarian participates actively in developing and implementing the Law Library's policies, programs, and services to its community of users.

Responsibilities:

Required Qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited school; substantive knowledge of American law equivalent to successful completion of the first year of an ABA-accredited JD program; willingness and ability to complete an ABA-accredited JD degree within two years of starting employment; legal research experience; positive and service-oriented attitude; willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere with multiple projects and diverse users; strong oral and written communication skills; passion for innovation and creativity; humility; and experience working in a professional, team-based environment.

Preferred Qualifications: J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school; substantial knowledge of traditional legal bibliography and legal electronic resources; provision of legal reference services; teaching experience; experience using Desire2Learn (D2L), TWEN, Blackboard or other learning management systems; distance education and/or online learning or teaching experience; professional experience in academia.

To Apply:

In addition to a competitive base salary, PhoenixLaw offers an exceptional benefits program.
Send cover letter and resume via email to hr@phoenixlaw.edu.

Contact Information:

Email: hr@phoenixlaw.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Posted 8/24/11:

Research Librarian, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

The Ross-Blakley Law Library seeks an energetic and creative librarian with a strong service orientation to join our team. Among other duties, this librarian will provide research support to the faculty and students in the College’s Center for Law, Science & Innovation and the College’s brand-new Program on Law and Sustainability. This will provide an opportunity for a librarian to develop expertise in many new, developing areas of Law and Science and an opportunity to provide leadership in a team-oriented environment. This librarian will also serve as the liaison to other assigned members of the College faculty and will participate in the library’s reference and instructional services, which will include a number of reference shifts each week. This librarian will also assist with projects for non-assigned faculty as needed.

Required qualifications: an M.L.S. from an ALA accredited institution and J.D. from an ABA accredited institution. We will accept applications from candidates being granted M.L.S. or J.D. by time of appointment.  

Desired qualifications: experience as a reference librarian in a law library or other special library; demonstrated interest in science; demonstrated legal research experience; demonstrated knowledge of technology applications for academic law libraries; demonstrated ability to engage with faculty and the intellectual community of the law school by attending faculty seminars and communicating regularly with faculty; demonstrated effective communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Application deadline: Friday, September 30, 2011; if not filled, the 30th of every month thereafter until the search is closed.

To apply, send a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references to: Beth DiFelice, Assistant Director and Head of Public Services, Ross-Blakley Law Library, Arizona State University, P.O. Box 877806, Tempe, AZ 85287-7806 / beth.difelice@asu.edu. The letter of application and resume must address the required and desired qualifications.

This is a full-time, continuation track position at the rank of Assistant Librarian. Reports to the Assistant Director/Head of Public Services. Librarians work 40 hours a week, which may include some evening and weekend hours. Starting salary DOQ. Arizona State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

About the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law: The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, renamed for the retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice in 2006, is pursuing a bold and transformative model for public legal education in the 21st century, a model we call “legal education in the future tense.” This model re-imagines the law school as a multifaceted legal studies center serving law students, professionals from other fields, and undergraduates seeking broad-based exposure to legal issues. At the core of this expansion is a dedication to making the law school a valuable resource for addressing major regional, national, and international problems of law and public policy. The College houses the Center for Law, Science & Innovation, the oldest, largest and by far the most comprehensive law and science center in the country, and the new Program on Law & Sustainability. For more information on the College’s other programs and degrees, see our web site.

Ross-Blakley Law Library - http://www.law.asu.edu/Library

Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law - http://www.law.asu.edu/

Center for Law, Science & Innovation - http://www.law.asu.edu/lsi

Program on Law & Sustainability - http://www.law.asu.edu/programs/Programs/ProgramonLawandSustainability.aspx


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