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Public Services Librarian, Phoenix School of Law (two positions)
Associate Dean, San Diego School of Law
Reference Librarian, Los Angeles County Law Library

Posted 7/6/08

Public Services Librarian (two positions)
Phoenix School of Law

Compensation: Commensurate with education and experience.

Job Description: The Phoenix School of Law's Information Resources Center (IRC) is currently seeking applicants for two additional Public Services Librarian positions.

As a member of the IRC team the selected applicant will perform a variety of public services functions in a new, growing, vibrant, student-centered academic law library setting. As a member of the IRC Public Services team the selected applicant will:

Participate in providing legal and non-legal reference services to the faculty and growing student body during shifts at the reference desk.
Participate in the continuously developing faculty liaison program.
Actively participate in collection development.
Assist with writing and implementing policies and procedures.
Providing bibliographic instruction.
Provide legal research instruction though one-on-one sessions, lectures, and participation in the Lawyering Process (traditionally known as legal research and writing) Program.
Participate in supervisory duties as directed.
Other duties as assigned.

The ideal applicant must be willing to have a flexible schedule, be adaptable, show initiative, possess excellent customer service skills, show great attention to detail, communicate clearly, and be able to work in a team environment.

Requirements:

M.L.S. or the equivalent from an ALA-accredited library school.
J.D. or the equivalent from an ABA-accredited law school (preferred), or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Law library experience.
Experience working with the public in a customer service role.
Expert knowledge of legal research in all formats.
Working knowledge of standard office computer software programs (Windows, MS Office applications).
Knowledge of the Library of Congress classification system.
Proficiency with integrated library software.
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to lift and carry at least 30+ pounds and to push and pull 100-pound rolling book carts.
Ability to sit for long periods of time.
Ability to monitor a computer display for long periods of time.
Experience with Millennium or other Innovative Interfaces products, preferred.
Academic law library experience, preferred.
Classroom teaching experience, preferred.

In addition to a competitive base salary, PhoenixLaw offers an exceptional benefits program, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, two flexible spending accounts, gym membership subsidy, and a generous 401(k) Plan. Send cover letter and resume as attachments via e-mail to hr@phoenixlaw.edu or fax to 602-682-6993, Attn: Human Resources. Final candidates will complete a phone interview with a third party, Talent-Plus. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Associate Dean, Library and Information Services
San Diego School of Law

The University of San Diego School of Law invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean, Library and Information Services. This is a faculty tenure / tenure track position reporting directly to the law school dean.

Responsibilities:
Duties include full administrative responsibility for the Pardee Legal Research Center, a 533,000-volume library serving a faculty of 60 and 1,100 law students. The library has a staff of 22 and a budget of $3 million. Information services responsibilities include supervision of two law school technology staff, coordination of information services to the law school, and overseeing the school technology plan, in consultation with the University's Chief Information Officer.

Required:
Candidates must have a JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school; an MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited institution; significant experience in law library administration and information technology; and highly developed leadership and interpersonal skills.

Preferred:
Demonstrated experience in an academic law library supporting significant scholarly research; a record of professional engagement and scholarship.

Salary and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with experience; USD provides a full range of employment benefits.

University of San Diego:
USD is a highly-ranked private Roman Catholic university offering a full range of academic programs. Located on the Pacific Rim and minutes from Mexico, the campus occupies a mesa overlooking the Pacific Ocean and is an oasis of fountains, tropical landscaping, and Spanish Renaissance architecture. The law school is nationally recognized for the distinction of its faculty. For more information, visit . To Apply:
Send materials to:
Chair, LRC Director Search Committee
c/o Kay Manansala
University of San Diego School of Law
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110

or submit materials by e-mail to lawdean@sandiego.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Posted 6/23/08

Librarian, Reference and Research
Los Angeles County Law Library

Title: LIBRARIAN, REFERENCE AND RESEARCH
Division: Access Services Division
Salary Grade: 5
Reports To: Head of Reference

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Librarian, Reference and Research is responsible for providing information, direction, general reference, and in-depth research in response to inquiries from Library users. In addition, this position participates in collection development and in the development of web-based content, pathfinders, guides, and instructional materials. The Librarian ? Reference and Research participates in Library seminars both within and outside the Library, tours, projects, and programs.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct reference interview and respond to inquiries using all available print and online resources.
Ability to work effectively in a busy reference environment.
Develop and maintain bibliographic guides and research pathfinders including print and online resources.
Create research materials for distribution and/or sale in specific areas of legal research.
Provide bibliographic instruction to users with varying levels of knowledge and experience.
Provide instruction and training for new products and services for both the staff and users.
Stay current on library trends, general legal processes, and new literature.

MINIMUM REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Must possess excellent verbal, written, and customer service skills.
Good computer ability in order to provide access to legal information using Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, digital databases and the internet to users.
Ability to effectively handle difficult customers, exercise sound business judgment, explain library procedures, follow all policies and procedures; demonstrated use of all library equipment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A graduate degree from a school accredited by the American Library.
One to three years previous experience as a reference law librarian preferred but willing to train a recent graduate with no prior library experience.
Working knowledge in one or more foreign languages helpful but not required.

LACLL offers an excellent benefit package.

TO APPLY
Send resume, cover letter, and names, addresses, and phone numbers for three professional references to:

Susan Niemeyer, J.D.
Manager, Human Resources
Los Angeles County Law Library
301 W. 1st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Email: jp1001@lalawlibrary.org

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